In This Edition: 3 tips to stop night time snacking Yoga at The Yellow Umbrella Wellness Center
Thanks to all of you who took the time to answer my survey!
One of your biggest struggles is snacking at night. So here are my top 3 tips to help you stop eating after
dinner.
1. Eat a full meal with vegetables, protein and carbs at lunch and at dinner |
You don't need a lot of carbs, 1/2 cup is perfect, however, you do need to include them at lunch and at dinner, along with protein and lots of vegetables. So many people come to see me for weight loss and they
are avoiding carbs. Yes, you need to avoid poor quality carbs, white bread, white pasta, white rice, etc. But, by filling up on the good carbs listed above you will feel satisfied for a long time, which will keep you from reaching for unhealthy snacks in between meals.
Don't make the mistake of having a really light lunch, you will be hungry
later!
This is a crucial thing that most people aren't doing.
2. Eat a little dried fruit after dinner |
Are you used to having desert after dinner and finding it really hard to let go of that habit? Try replacing it with some dried fruit, until you are able to let go of it completely.
Take out a small portion of raisins, or apricots or dates, or even prunes if you need to be more regular and have that as a snack. Go for organic, as raisins are high in pesticides. Dried apricots should be brown. Bright orange dried apricots have been treated with sulfites.
This is what I did for a while, when I was working on getting over of my sweet cravings, and it worked! After a while the need
for sweets after dinner went away completely, as I learned to eat right for my body type.
3. Get a hug or find something else to do |
Most of my Gonad Body types (or pear
body types) think that they feel hungry at night, but what they are really hungry for is some affection! So go cuddle up with someone special, get some hugs and loving, or show yourself some self care/ self love, by pampering yourself with a bubble bath, putting on your favorite music, reading your favorite book or magazine, taking a walk.
The Adrenal body types, tend to interiorize their stress, often without even realizing it. They might tend to eat when feeling stressed at night. It is so beneficial for them to do everything that they can, to learn how to better manage stress. Yoga, meditation, deep abdominal breathing. Using some of the suggestions above... Try using essential oils, journaling, spend time with pets, getting into nature, etc.
Outdoor yoga on the deck at the Yellow Umbrella Wellness Center |
We are loving our yoga classes on the deck! Imagine lying on your back with beautiful trees and blue sky over head, it is soo nice!
Located where I
have my office in the Beaurepaire village. Every Wednesday evening from 6 PM to 7:30, join us on the deck in back of the center for a wonderful Sivananda yoga class
This is a traditional, classical style of yoga, based on the meditative aspect of yoga.
Classes are weather permitting, as we don't have a room to use inside. Drop in $17 per class. Call or email to let me know if you'll be joining us 514-577-1963 489 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield, QC H9W 4C3
I hope to see you there!
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