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THE BUSY GIRL’S GUIDE TO MEDITATING
Research shows that taking the time to find some inner calm can do a whole lot of good. Whatever your schedule, here’s how to take a few moments to yourself from Gabrielle Bernstein, author of the New York Times bestselling book Miracles Now.
“When women say to me, ‘I don’t have time to meditate’ I reply, ‘Do you have time to feel like crap?’,” says Gabrielle Bernstein, author of Miracles Now.
If you’re a busy woman looking for meditative moments throughout your day, she says following these six meditative tips is a must.
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Why you should be drinking Lemon Water in the morning
January 23, 2015
15 Brilliant Benefits And Uses Of Lemon You Need To Know
Starting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits – and it’s been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Read on to learn about the health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning.
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Drink Seltzer Instead of Soda (Even if It’s Diet)
Unless you live in a bubble, you know both drinking your calories and artificial sweeteners accelerate weight gain. So ditch the sweet drinks, and switch to soda water. Jazz it up with a squeeze of lemon, lime, or orange—or add cucumber slices or pomegranate seeds.
Eat More Protein and Less Sugar at Breakfast
Switch from cereal, toast, and muffins to yogurt, nuts, nut butter, and eggs to give yourself the fuel you need in the a.m. You won’t miss carb-crashing in an hour—you’ll notice you feel more energized and satisfied longer. You want both of those!
Start Having a Mid-Morning Snack
If you have more than a few hours between breakfast and lunch, start eating a small snack between the two meals. A few strategically placed, healthful calories at that time will keep you from overeating and being too hungry at lunch. Think nuts and veggies, rather than packaged snack foods.
Ditch the Bread and Try a Lettuce Wrap
Bread is not the devil, but it really doesn’t offer a lot of nutrition—and does bump up the calorie count. Replace your usual sandwich holder with a romaine or cabbage leaf. It works with just about anything you’d put between two slices.
Use a Measuring Cup to Portion Grains
Give your serving spoons a break, and replace them with a ⅓-cup measuring cup. It may feel a little institutional to serve an exact portion, but it will help you learn how much you should be eating when it comes to rice, quinoa, or any of your favorite grains.
Start Each Meal with a Full Glass of Water
Always Leave at Least One Bite on Your Plate
You’ll feel so empowered by not eating that last mouthful—and this will help you realize that you don’t need to eat the whole thing to feel satisfied.
Eat Hot Foods
Eat Your Veggies First at Every Meal
You know how there can be a full plate in front of you, but your first bite is of the pasta? Make your first few bites vegetables—even better if they make up the majority of what’s on your plate. Filling up on nutrient-dense, low-calorie veggies first—before you even consider eating your protein and starch—will help you slim down without thinking about it.
Buy Nuts in Their Shell
When you have to work to open up each nut, you’re much less likely to over-indulge on them. Plus, the stack of shells is a good visual reminder of how many you’ve already eaten.
Make Your Own Healthy Snacks Grab-and-Go
Prepare a bunch of containers of pre-portioned nuts, dried fruits, high-fiber crackers, and pumpkin seeds. Being prepared is empowering and keeps you in control—so you’re less likely to raid the vending machine.
Don’t Add Too Much Variety
Eating in a repetitive way may feel a little uninspired, but it also helps you eat less. Research shows that eating the same things helps you to consume fewer calories. Save the variety for the veggies—it’s hard to overdo it on those.
Start Each Meal with Eight-Count Breaths
This is when you breathe in for eight counts and then out for eight counts. Try to do eight of these whenever you can so stress and rushing through your meal don’t override your hunger and satiety cues.
via Women’sHealth