Hey,
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A fundamental aspect of self-love is nourishing your body with the right foods every day.
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Sugar Cravings, no motivation, chocolate cravings, low energy, tiredness and hangryness (hunger + anger) are all signs you need to start nourishing your body.
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Figuring out the right balance of proteins, carbs, fats and calories for your body based on your Basal metabolic rate is a good starting point.
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Many women I have worked with over the years struggle with unhealthy beliefs around food.
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Sugar is bad.
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White bread is bad.
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Chocolate is bad.
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Labelling food as good or bad makes no sense.
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Food is not inherently good or bad it just depends on how we decide to use it.
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Having a couple slices of bread a day isn't bad for you but eating 20 slices probably wouldn't be a good idea.
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If you want to nourish your body, It's essential to do 4 things.
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1. Find the right balance of food for your body, activity level and lifestyle.
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2. Create a healthy relationship with food.
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3. Create a mindset focused on sustainability.
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4. Move away from Restrictive Fad Diets and Quick fixes.
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Instead of looking at food as good or bad look at what it's going to provide you with.
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Read the nutrition label.
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Read what it's going to nourish your body with in terms of proteins, carbs, fat, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
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The biggest mistake 99% of people make is that they eat way too many carbs and way too little protein and fat leaving them feeling tired and craving at night time.
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Email me back the word "Valentines" if you want to focus more on self love and self care this year.
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Elan