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Monday Motivation - "Food for Thought" Ever wonder what would happen if you stopped eating refined carbs? It’s well known that refined and processed carbs contribute to weight gain, and so reducing the amount of these in your diet would logically lead to a leaner, healthier you.... But is it true, or is it hype? And is it really worth giving up your "carb-o-holic" ways? Here’s what you can expect when taking a break from refined carbs 1. You'll BURN FAT When you stop eating simple carbs your body no longer has readily available calories to burn, and so it clicks over into burning stored fat as energy. This means that your clothes will start feeling looser around your body... and we all LOVE that feeling! 2. You'll FEEL LESS HUNGRY Fat burns longer and slower than simple carbs and so your energy stores will take longer to deplete. This means that you’ll find yourself skipping that afternoon pick-me-up coffee and powering through until mealtime without hunger pains. You’ll also notice that it takes longer to feel hunger in the mornings after waking up, once you’ve cut the simple carbohydrates and refined sugars out of your diet. 3. You'll HAVE MORE ENERGY Living on a diet filled with simple sugars and refined carbohydrates puts your body in a continual energy roller coaster. Right after you eat your energy is high and then, whoosh, an hour later your energy levels crash. All of that changes once you cut out those simple carbs. The low carb meals that you switch to are filled with nutrient dense foods that sustain your energy levels for hours at a time, saving you from that frustrating roller coaster. 4. Your STOMACH GETS FLATTER Probably the most exciting of the body changesonce you’ve been off of simple carbs for a few weeks your stomach will visibly become flatter. It’s a well-deserved reward and one that will keep you motivated to continue your healthier eating habits. While eating healthy, nutritious meals is awesome, don’t forget that proper fitness training is the other part of what we need when it comes to getting and staying fit. Like Help? Call or email me today and we will get you started on the program that will reshape your health once and for all!

Let’s face it, we live in a world where food temptations are everywherewhich leads to cravings, which leads to eating things that you shouldn’t, which leads to pounds gained. Again. And again. And again. Until you’re so "fed up" with yourself that you don’t even know where to begin to get yourself back on track.... Food cravings don’t need to have the upper hand on you anymore. Here’s how you can fight back using your most powerful asset: Your Brain! Remember that your mind is an amazing thing. Once your mind is made up about something it’s nearly impossible to change it. The key to overcoming food temptations and putting an end to food craving is in building negative associations in place of existing positive ones. Let's break this process down in two steps: Step One: Create a STRONG Negative Association with Unhealthy Food You may not have realized it, but up until this point you’ve placed unhealthy foods on a pedestal in your mind. As long as the wrong foods are on that pedestal you’ll continue to give into your cravings. Take these unhealthy foods off that pedestal by listing off everything negative about them These foods make you unhealthy. These foods cause weight gain. These foods drain your energy. These foods kill your confidence. These foods lessen your quality of life. Every time that you feel tempted to eat an unhealthy food, focus on your list of negatives. Kick the junk off the pedestal and put something healthy in its place. Step Two: Create a STRONG Positive Association with Wholesome Foods! Now that your mental food pedestal has been cleared, put truly wholesome food items on it. Juicy fresh fruit, crispy vegetables and savory lean meats are the place to start. List off the things that you love about healthy food These foods make you healthy. These foods support your Immune. These foods promote fat loss. These foods boost your energy. These foods build your confidence. These foods improve your quality of life. I encourage you to immerse yourself into the world of healthy, wholesome foods. Browse the aisles of your local natural foods store. Stroll through a farmer’s market. Pack healthy snacks to bring to work. Clear your kitchen of junk. Use the techniques above consistently and you will soon find that healthy, wholesome foods are your favorite. And craving the wrong foods will be a thing of your past! Call or Message me today - I’ll get you started on a fitness program to complement these new associations and you'll be off to your best self yet!

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