Move Smart, Snack Smarter 2.0

This post is a blast from the past yet well worth the reminder as a client and I were recently discussing the importance of snacks and exercise. Enjoy!

Most women know that to lose weight, or feel great about your body, there is an element of healthy exercise or moving your body and an element of healthy nutrition and food.

The problem is most women will either train or move more and not necessarily change their eating habits. Or it could be the other way around; eating healthier yet exercise isn’t as much of a priority because of work, kids, partner, family or friends.

The solution is snacking smarter. On your busiest days when you have deadlines, or the kids are mucking around and not doing as you ask, you will probably skip a meal or two, not because you mean to, because it isn’t a priority.

When you skip a meal or two, the body goes into starvation mode and holds onto fat stores. This also slows down your metabolism and you are then more prone to having a larger portion when you next eat a meal, than actually is needed.

Here is what to do instead; make having snacks available to you, a priority. Snacks that are healthy and ready to go. In your fridge or cupboard, at work or at home to ensure that you have healthy snacks to enjoy. That way you feel fuller and more nourished during your day.

Here are three ways to ensure you snack smarter

1. Smart snack shopping

When you food shop whether in store or online, Purchase snacks that are fulfilling, nutritious and make you feel great, ensure they are on your shopping list. Smart snacks can consist of:

• Carrot sticks and hummus
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Homemade muesli slice
• Raw brownies
• A piece of Fruit

2.  Connect with your Tummy

Talk to you stomach before you eat.

This may sound eccentric, yet evidence has shown the mind body connection is of utmost importance in relation to healing and promoting well-being.

You have a relationship with every cell in your body and how you relate to yourself effects your health. So if you are not going to eat for a while, let your stomach know when food will be available, if you are going to eat unhealthily, let your body know so it can prepare itself.

I have done for a few years now and the results of the increase in my well-being still surprise me today

3. Get organised to remember your snacks

Whether you pack your bag or bags in the evening before or get ready in the morning, set a reminder on your smart phone or computer to remember your snacks. That way you have them with you and can enjoy them.

Let me know how you go and if you need to help.