Tag: Diet

Confessions of a Serial Nighttime Eater

I confess—I am a serial nighttime eater! I am almost a model eater during the day—picking healthier foods, always staying low fat to protect my heart, including lots of fruits and veggies and I don’t eat in between my meals. Yeah, I learned all the tricks of dieting from many weeks of Weight Watcher meetings and reading articles on dieting and healthy eating.

 

Many years ago I began having sleep problems and would wake up multiple times nightly. I would get so miserable from not being able to sleep or from small aches and pains that I wound up getting something to eat (my comfort food 😊). Apparently I set up a pattern through years of doing this and now I wake up and just get a bite to eat. I have tried eating my favorite fruit, watermelon, at night. Weight Watchers says fruits are unlimited!! You can guess what all the watermelon causes!! I am awake extra times just to go to the bathroom.

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Sweat-Free Ways to Look Thinner

Summer is quickly approaching and we will have many hot, humid days. We cannot cover up with baggy sweatshirts and sweaters—unless we want to live in air conditioning!! NO!! We want to be active and enjoy outside activities including swimming. Let’s get ready for summer so we can be proud of our bodies. Are they perfect bodies? Probably not, but we want to be in the best shape possible. All it takes is making a few changes in our daily routines.

Have you read our last two articles for hints on getting in shape? If you missed those, get some inspiration by reading these two blog articles:

Shed Winter Weight Now

Little Changes to Shed Winter Weight

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Little Changes to Shed Winter Weight

Last week we started on a journey…our journey to losing weight and getting our summer bodies! How are you doing? I made a few changes and any step towards achieving our goals is a positive one.

By the way, if you missed last week’s blog, you can get read about it by going to https://ultalife.co/blog/shed-winter-weight-now/

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The Amazing Elephant

Our good friend, Dave, sent me this picture of him and his wife riding on an elephant while on a wonderful vacation.  Dave said the ride was a bit bumpy!! I have never traveled abroad or ridden an elephant, but I became  intrigued to learn more about these giant creatures, elephants.

Did you know elephants can be as tall as 13 feet and weigh up to 15,000 pounds!! Wow! They have pillar like legs to hold up this great weight. I have been trying to lose a few pounds—thankfully I don’t have that much to worry about!! An adult elephant can eat 300-400 pounds of food a day.

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Do You Eat Even When Not Hungry?

We love our food!! We eat to maintain and support our bodies, but some of us eat even when we are not hungry. Or we eat when we are hungry and never stop until we are stuffed.

Overeating can lead to weight gain and obesity, but there are so many other risks associated with overeating. It can lead to Type 2 Diabetes. Web MD says Type 2 Diabetes means your body cannot use insulin correctly and this makes your blood sugar levels harder to control. If left untreated, this can lead to other problems like damage to your kidneys, your eyes and your heart.

Then consider depression and anxiety. Often overweight people suffer with these. Are they bought on by overeating and being overweight….or does the depression or anxiety cause a person to continue eating way past the full signal? Either way, the extra pounds are just not good for your body!

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Eating for the Holidays

The Christmas Season is especially difficult for those trying to diet—lose weight or even just maintain their weight. I used to start a diet thinking I had to deprive myself of good things…and to feel hungry all the time!!

Those kinds of diets usually fail. While you might lose a few pounds, you will tend to gain eat-methem back. No one can live in a constant state of hunger!! If you tell yourself you cannot have a certain food (like chocolate), guess what you will crave!! I have actually had chocolate call my name!!

 

I learned years ago that dieting is never a good idea. What you should do is make lifestyle changes. Modify your eating in ways you can continue. Don’t deprive yourself for 2 weeks and then go crazy eating after that!

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Are You On A Diet?

Tips for eating and enjoying it—but not gaining weight.

I have learned some tips that have helped me through the years. I have been a long time Weight Watcher member and have tried to find ways to eat in whatever situation I am in…and make it work. I don’t beat myself up if I am not perfect. I just get up and start over the next day.

Growing up, my mom was a great cook. Bacon (and the grease) was used in almost every vegetable for seasoning. Sure it is great—but not healthy or low calorie. Instead of using bacon or lots of butter when cooking my veggies, I have learned to use chicken broth—or even just bouillon cubes.  My green beans cooked this way are great. I use one bouillon cube per pound of fresh green beans. Try sautéing a chopped onion in just a dab of olive oil first and that will also add extra flavor.

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How to Beat Stress One Healthy Habit at a Time

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Stress is unavoidable. How you deal with it, however, is the key to a happier, healthier life. You may not be able to completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can certainly loosen its grip on your life.

Here are some stress-busting tips you can try right away:

  • Use exercise as a stress reliever. The neurotransmitters in your brain are affected positively when you exercise. Studies have found that people who exercise more during periods of high stress show fewer physical symptoms than those engaged in physical activity less.
  • Get outdoors. The natural world helps lower cortisol, a stress hormone. Find somewhere beautiful to go for a walk or take pictures. You can even bring your dog along with you or ask a friend if they want to spend some time with you. This allows you to make the most of your time without pressure.
  • Breathe deeply. Shallow breathes prevents your body from oxygenating the way it should. When you breathe deep, you’re benefiting your nervous system and correcting imbalances internally and energetically. Take a few seconds to breathe in deeply, hold your breath, and exhaling. It feels good, doesn’t it?
  • Do what you love. You’ve got to make time for yourself and the things that you love to do. It’s easy to get caught up in To Do Lists. Instead, give yourself the freedom to explore, engage, create, and learn.

Give stress the boot once and for all. Follow the advice listed above for a happier, healthier life altogether. By learning how to manage stress now, you avoid it negatively impacting your health in the future.

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Nutrition and Supplements Work Together

My friend, Susie, and her husband, Bill, have been married just a few years and have busy lives with work, home and their two small children.  Bill seems to get some problem every few weeks—a virus, a rash, a cold, lack of energy, etc. Susie is really into nutrition and plans to start him on a diet which she believes will make him better.

Hmmm….so I paid attention to the diet. I could use more energy!! It is simple—for 30 days–no sugar and no processed foods. Initially, I thought it sounded simple until I really started thinking about it. Even when I cook at home, I often use prepared foods in my recipes. Could I even use bottled tomato juice or chicken broth from a carton? How about canned soups, bread….I guess a cake mix is out of the question. And then my favorite condiment is ketchup—-full of sugar and processed!!

So even though I am sure we would be more healthy without ANY sugar and ANY processed foods, I am just not sure I could follow that regimen for 30 days—maybe 1 or 2 days.

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IGNITE the Fire and UNLOCK the FAT!!

Losing weight!! Most of us attempt diets and sometimes we get results. Other times it seems we limit our intake and try to make healthy choices only to find the scales never budging. Discouragement can lead us to overeating AGAIN—we feel like there is no reason to continue with our diets if we are not going to see results.

Maybe you just need ‘something’ to work with your system as you continue healthy eating habits and exercising (you are doing some exercise, aren’t you?). That ‘something’ could be Ultalife IGNITE Fat Burner! We offer you a 60 day supply—and please remember you cannot take a supplement for a week or two and determine it does not work for you!! Be faithful both with your good eating habits, exercise and taking your UltaLife IGNITE Fat Burner.

Another great benefit of IGNITE Fat burner is that it increases your energy. When you have more energy, you will tend to do more physical things and for longer periods of time….and that is always a great combination for weight-loss.

UltaLIfe Ignite Fat Burner—

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