Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Life is about BALANCE!

Many of us, in an effort to meet or maintain our goals cut out things we enjoy.  Well let me tell you something. STOP IT! life should be about balance and not deprivation.  Ok, you like Oreo cookies...who doesn't so on occasion eat a few. Enjoy your favorite guilty pleasure food and libation.  I'm not saying a whole bottle of your favorite wine or a pint of Ben & Jerry's, but an occasional glass, or a cup of ice cream will not only put a smile on your face, it will also help you stay on track.  Research has proven that this type of splurge actually helps prevent bingeing. 

Here is my best advice on splurging... 
1. Plan your treat and DO NOT cut our calories that day to "make room" for it.
2. Plan your treat after exercise when you have more glycogen storage and your metabolism is boosted.
3. PORTION CONTROL...again it is about balance.

Our goals should lead us to our permanent lifestyle that is healthy, positive, and reproducible on a daily basis. 

Life...Be in it! 

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