Conquer Those Carbohydrate CravingsWritten by Jeff Lugeanbeal
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2. Spend some time in your pantry and even your refrigerator. Pitch all cookies, crackers, white bread, chips, store bought fruit juices, etc.. These foods have no nutritional value, only empty calories that will no doubt cause you to crave more foods and gain weight faster. 3. Eat healthy snacks such as protein shakes, nuts, fruit, veggies with dip, etc. At each snack, eat a small portion of protein, carbohydrate and fat. These healthy foods have a positive impact on your body. They give your body vital nutrients, and most importantly, stop cravings. You’ll feel better, and won’t be as tired during day. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Limit your amount of caffeine. I know, I sure love drinking a cup of coffee first thing in morning. If you are a caffeine addict, meaning you drink three cups or more of caffeine a day, try to cut it back to one or two. As far as cravings go, caffeine sure gives our bodies a jolt and can make us feel good and even more alert, but after that initial jolt and you “come back down” your body will either crave more caffeine or carbohydrates. 6. The ultimate goal is to eat healthy foods, which in turn gives our bodies proper nutrition, which in turn makes us feel better. But this can take time. If you are used to eating junk food, and always craving food, don’t worry. Start out slow if you have to. Your body will take time to adjust to a new way of eating. You may even feel lousy for a few days or even a week, while your body adjusts to healthy foods. Follow these tips for a few months and you will feel great!
Jeff Lugeanbeal- Sought after Health and fitness professional, motivational and nutritional coach, is a recognized authority On the subject of weight loss. His Web site, www.worldwideweightloss.com provides a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything you'd ever need to know about permanent, natural fat loss and will help you achieve the body you’ve always wanted.
| | Sniffing Out Mindfulness: Your Nose KnowsWritten by Maya Talisman Frost
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Question: What are most surprising, um, nuggets that you revealed about nose? "Probably most striking things I learned involved pseudoscience of nose, and terrible experiments that were carried out in 1940s by Ivy League doctors--especially on immigrants and women. I was also amused to learn how much physical nose played a role in history. In 18th century, nasal shape was used to determine psychological characteristics of people, and such "methodology" was even applied when picking national and military leaders." If you're like most people, many of your most vivid memories are inextricably linked to a specific smell. Lilacs in bloom, freshly-cut grass, burning leaves, pine boughs--these conjure very distinct memories of seasons past. Our sense of smell helps us create memories while serving as a trigger years later as we recall them. The nose is being studied for its role in Alzheimer's disease. According to Gabrielle, "Though we start losing some of our ability to detect odors as early as age 30, and it is common to suffer smell loss after age 60, a rapid deterioration among senior citizens can sometimes be associated with cognitive impairment." Doctors in Portugal are using nasal tissue in adult stem-cell research. Although embryonic stem-cell research remains highly controversial, nobody seems too upset at idea of a little nose-picking in name of science. Imagine possibility of finding cures for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, paralysis and cancer thanks to our noses. It's enough to make you appreciate your own olfactory factory--no matter what size or shape. Be mindful of your nose. Breathe in and smell world. Notice your fragrant memories as they waft by throughout day. The nose plays a huge role in connecting us to all that matters most. It may lead to some surprising cures for what ails us. And that's nothing to sneeze at.
Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse offering specialized mindfulness training in Portland, Oregon. Her work has inspired thinkers in over 100 countries. To subscribe to her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage, visit http://www.mindmasseuse.com.
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