How I went almost 37 years without knowing this, I do not know…
I am powered by simple yet effective stuff like this 😍
Did you know this hack?
How I went almost 37 years without knowing this, I do not know…
I am powered by simple yet effective stuff like this 😍
Did you know this hack?
Any salt lovers out there? I like salt in moderation… my husband is a master at seasoning and never overdoes it, thankfully. But I don’t like overly salty things except for the odd salt and vinegar chip craving, really. Almost everything else I can take or leave it. Of course, a little salt activates the flavor… but thats a LITTLE.
A lot is a bad thing… puts you at risk for tons of health issues, bloats you, can dull your taste buds… so what can we better season our food with? SPICES!
There is no shortage of spices you can use to create a wide, and I do mean WIDE variety of flavors. And it’s a lot healthier, too.
Do you have a favorite spice to cook with?
Saying this out of love, and out of recognition that most people mean well…
But… unsolicited advice, ESPECIALLY if you are not a Diabetic and have no idea what we go through, never goes over well.
Most of us are open for discussions and conversation, but offering up advice or opinions as though they are fact is just frustrating.
Truly most of the Diabetics I know are doing the best they can, and sometimes even thats not enough. I speak from experience when I say someone speaking matter of factly about how “if you just ate less sugar” or “eat less bagels” is not only insulting, but it is never that simple, ever.
I know you mean well, but unless you speak from experience and are down in the trenches with the rest of us Diabetics, please be careful about unsolicited advice. It often hurts feelings and makes us feel worse about where our health is.
This girl right here is always right at home in nature! Always have been, always will be. Few things remain as constant!
Occasionally, I will take my workouts outside, to a park, on the beach… not as often as I would like (because I have to get home and shower, and still get all the way down to work!), but sometimes.
And honestly, besides the much better scenery, there are plenty of benefits to getting your fitness on outside! Here are a handful!
Do you know of any others? Do you often workout outdoors? This is also where Beachbody On Demand comes in really handy – you can take your workouts to wherever your heart desires!
Meal Planning is a huge tool, but sometimes it can be overwhelming! My husband I don’t really plan out our dinners because we like to go based on what tickles our fancy that day, but I especially am looking to do a little more of it to really maximize our savings and usage of groceries (I really loathe wasting food or having to throw it away!)
Here are some helpful tips to make it a little less intimidating!
Start with a few basic meal planning tips, and work your way forward. It will get easier, and you will certainly be better off for it!
As usual, making something easy to do is about forging new habits. Below you’ll find some of the simplest habits that’ll have you happily munching on more fruit and veg in the least amount of time. Once you’ve chiseled out these habits, getting your 8 a day really will be as natural to you as making a cup of coffee, or whipping up a sandwich.
Simple ways to eat more veggies:
How are YOU doing with eating your veggies? Do you have a favorite way to eat them?
So, I am one who works at a desk all day. I frequently get up, go to the bathroom, refill my water, walk just for the sake of stretching, etc. Standing all day would be bad news for my slightly weak back (it used to be very weak but regular exercise has strengthened my core considerably, which has helped my chronic back pain), so rather than going for a standing desk, I just make sure I get up very frequently, stretch, move around and whatnot.
One of my favorite websites, MindBodyGreen, has this helpful article for those of us who work at a desk all day and might need some tips on staying healthy in spite of our desk jobs.
Great tips found here – do you have any other tips to add? Do you work a desk job?