Weekly challenge, GO TO SLEEP! :-)
As some of you are aware our body follows, or a least tries to follow a rhythm. This rhythm is called the Circadian rhythm, it's a natural cycle that basically signals your body and tells it when to wind down and fall asleep, when to get up, when to eat, etc. This week we are focusing on the quality of your sleep. The quality of your sleep is immensely important. This week I want you all to go to bed at the same time each night. The reason is this practice will easily improve the quality of your sleep. Your body...
Double your odds of Losing Weight
Here's a couple of knowledge bombs. If you have a person who you regularly work out with, i. e. commonly known as a workout partner. The chances of you being more consistent with your workouts,sticking to your goals long term, AND EATING LESS FOOD GOES UP...
Be nice and complement a stranger this week…daily :-)
This week I'm going completely off the reservation. This week's challenge is going to be a legit challenge, it's going to be fun, but it'll likely be a bit awkward :-). This week I want you to give a genuine compliment to at least one complete stranger everyday :-). Why do I want you to do this? There's a couple of different reasons. First off, when you compliment someone you give them a little, “pick me up.” You like when someone compliments you and gives you a little boost right? So, instead of just being a receiver, I would love for you to...
Lose MORE WEIGHT by adding FIBER!
Let's get your nutrition SWOLE :-) This week's challenge has to do with fiber. I won't lie this is kind of a selfish challenge. I've looked at my nutrition lately and my fiber is kind of lacking. So I figured, if my fiber is lacking the chances are that your fiber game is lacking as well. So let's get after it. There are dozens of reasons why we need fiber and why fiber is good for us, however let's quickly review the different kinds of fiber. Soluble fiber Soluble fiber means it dissolves in water. Basically, it forms a gel-like substance that helps keep...
Want to feel better and have more energy?
Try this Weeks Challenge: Eat PREbiotics to strengthen your PRObiotics As you may recall in January, I talked about PRObiotics and how important they were for your overall health. They help with your digestion, but they also play a key role in dozens of other bodily functions. As you may recall, PRObiotics are good microorganisms that live inside your gut, they are basically little creatures that run about inside you. Don’t freak out : ). No, these are not evil parasites looking to consume your brain and take over your body. PRObiotics live inside your gut and help you live a...
Do you treat yourself like poop?
Are you a Jerk?! When you talk to yourself are you a judgmental jerk? When you stand in front of the mirror and look at yourself what do say? How about when you try on clothes, are you supercritical? In short, how do YOU speak to yourself? Are you a judgmental bully or a caring loving BFF? I am willing to bet that most of you reading this are far meaner and critical to yourself then you would ever dare to be to anyone else...
Banning Electronics Past 8 PM…who can do it?
No ELECTRONICS PAST 8 PM This weeks challenge is a dosy, one a dug up from the pits of hell. I can already hear you screaming in terror and torment. Why would I want you to experience this torment? In short, the lights on most devices - computer, TV, phone, etc - messes with your body’s cortisol production making it difficult to sleep. Cortisol is know as the “stress” hormone and its purpose is to get us jacked and ready to run or fight….NOT to go to sleep. This in turn negatively affects your melatonin a hormone that is supposed to help...
Name five things about yourself that you appreciate!
All right, this week's challenges is list five things about yourself that you appreciate. Did this automatically make you uncomfortable? I assume it did, lol. The good news is, you're not alone. Hopefully, if you follow my guidance, we're going to turn this around this week. Your task, is to write 5 things that you appreciate about yourself each and every day of this week :-). To make it even more fun/slash challenging, they need to be different things each day. I know, that makes it so much harder….but, you totally got this :-). Why are we doing this challenge? Truth be told,...