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Morning habits are what set the tone for our day.  If you know you are not the best at healthy decisions on the spot then prep the night before or make a meal prep day (normally Sunday) to set up all your meals for the week: just writing it down or actually prepping them all. with photos >>Here are 34 healthier breakfast options For Inspiring Greatness:< <   click here 1. Nut Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed Toast Try this superfood twist on classic PB and toast with 1/2 a banana (sliced) and a sprinkle of  chia , which is packed with vitamins and minerals (like six times more calcium than dairy milk!). Vegetarian Vegan GF (sub bread) 2. Berry and Yogurt Smoothie Here’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush. Blend frozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your choice (almond milk, juice, coconut water—whatever you like). Freeze overnight and thaw throughout the da...

Fitness Testing is extremely important to see where you are and where you have been! Many times we have an idea of our ability but we empower ourselves so much more when we have tested ourselves and put the numbers on paper. Also, to mention, it can be a great workout in itself. Test yourself or test with a buddy every 3 or 6 months. For Personal Trainers or Gym/Studios: I recommend hosting free fitness testing every 3 months, allow yourself to meet potential new clients and help people become aware. Offer resources on height-to-waist ratio and why it is important to know your BMI. Let them know their risks and provide resources.

"Have you ever found yourself mindlessly eating a tub of ice cream while you brood about your latest romantic rejection or eating a hamburger and fries in front of your computer as you furiously try to make a work deadline?" -psyc.today " Levels of "the stress hormone," cortisol, rise during tension-filled times. This can turn your overeating into a habit. Because increased levels of the hormone also help cause higher  insulin  levels, your  blood sugar  drops and you crave sugary, fatty foods. So instead of a salad or a banana, you’re more likely to reach for cookies or mac and cheese. That’s why they’re called “ comfort foods .”" -webMd "Your brain and body prepare to handle the threat by making you feel alert, ready for action and able to withstand an injury. In the short-term, adrenaline helps you feel less hungry as your blood flows away from the internal organs and to your large muscles to prepare for “fight or flight.” However, once the effects...

Somewhere down the line of life the majority of people have rationalized that carbohydrates are bad, that they make us fat. Diet fads only perpetuate this conception even more, with popular diets like the Adkins diet that instilled in us to avoid all carbs. Of course we know that if we eat a lot of bread we gain weight quickly too. Carbs rich foods are generally associated with comfort foods too, and so you can see the connection of how the majority concludes that CARBS = WEIGHT GAIN. Cutting carbs is not the answer to long term weight loss. The big problem with our carb intakes is the choice of carbs. Most people love white bread and they love to eat it on an empty stomach, this is the worst to do...yes, when they sit that bread basket on the table to nibble on before the food comes = big no-no. Eat the bread last or with your meal; put the salad in first - bread later. My biggest advice is to stop thinking of food as good or bad and start thinking of it as nutritious or empty...