Meditation And Weight Loss For A Healthier New You

Meditation and weight loss for a healthier new you, is not really to hard. Here is some information to help you get started.

Most of us have heard or read that meditation is good for us. Some have even tried meditation once or twice, but not getting the hang of it they have given up. Meditation offers us many benefits, one of which is that it can help us stay true and focused on our weight loss program. The way it does that is that it helps reduce stress, calming our inner selves. A little stress is o.k. But for those of us that are weigh challenged, extra stress can lead to extra eating. 

Comfort foods are called comfort foods for a reason. When under uncontrolled stress, it is very easy to turn to your favorite comfort foods to hide the uncontrolled feelings of stress you are having. The problem is, for most of us with a weight problem, those foods tend to be the fattening ones. That ice cream cone or that tripe cheeseburger with fries may take our minds away from the stresses of the moment, but it only lasts for a short time, if at all. Most of the time we are fighting with our mind while we eat the comfort food. We know we will be unhappy later in the day for allowing ourselves to eat all the junk food, but at the moment it seems we have no control over it.

Meditation can help us avoid or control the original stress and this in turn will help us avoid the eating binge. There is a simple breathing meditation that you can do that will help stop your mind from all the noise that is causing you to stress. Most books tell you that you want to think of the breathing as you do it. You think of breathing in, while breathing in and you think of breathing out as you breath out. It is a very simple meditation and it does work. The object is to bet your mind to slow down and think of only one thing, stopping all that clutter that is continually going on in our minds.

Our minds are constantly being bombarded with thoughts and all that noise is stressful. We have upwards of 10,000 thoughts a day. So many that we are numb to them and don't even realize that we are always thinking. You want to reduce those thoughts to only a single thought. Quite the chatter. Once we do this, we should be much better able to handle the stress and the urge to eat without thinking.

Breathing deeply helps us release tensions.

How to meditate to help control your weight program starts with setting aside time to meditate. It need not be long when you are first starting. 5 to 10 minutes, a couple of times a day is OK. After you have been at it for a while, you will want to do a short breathing meditation whenever you feel the urge to eat the wrong foods or to eat at the wrong times.

When you first meditate, elevate your posture to make yourself aware. I like to focus on smells when I do a breathing meditation. Of course it won't work if you are setting right outside of your favorite fast food establishment. So, find a quit spot to meditate. As you breath in focus on the smells, and picture what your breath is telling you about your surroundings. Breathing in gives your mind and body good energy, while breathing out is letting go of bad energy.

You will find other thoughts drift into your mind while doing this. When this happens, gently bring your mind back to your breathing. Once you start feeling the benefits of meditation it will become a lifetime habit. You will find yourself more in control of your eating and stop eating because of stress.

You will find that you no longer care for junk food. You will want to feed you mind and body healthy foods. As this happens, you should start to see the extra pounds disappearing. You will discover a whole new you.

Meditation isn't the only answer to losing weight but it can do a lot to make the journey easier.

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5 tips to lose weight the smart way

Losing weight and getting in better shape often is the top three goals that people mention when asked about their health and body. I don't really like to use the word 'diet' when talking about weight loss because when you knock off the 't', what does the word become? You should never associate making changes in your lifestyle to 'die[t]' and instead concentrate on the work towards healthier and happier self. Here are my top 5 tips on how to lose weight smart way while improving also your overall health and wellness.

1. Hydrate your body

Water is one of the most important elements in the human body. Every single cell in your body needs water to function properly and it has been suggested that drinking enough water may be one of the key elements also to maintaining a healthy weight. Remember to drink enough water throughout the day to meet your body’s needs. I would recommend to drink 1.5 - 2 liters of water every day. Studies have shown that drinking water raises your metabolism, and improves your fat burning rate, reduces bloating and cleanses your body from harmful toxins.

2. Adjust your eating habits

Balanced meals are essential when you want to lose weight. Limiting sugary, fatty and processed foods, and eventually cutting them out completely, is necessary. It’s called “junk food” for a reason as they spike blood sugar and slow your metabolism. 

There are so many healthy alternatives that you can have, even if you have a sweet tooth. Make it a point to eat healthy at every meal, and every day of the week. Small high-protein and high-fiber meals throughout the day is the best option. Make sure your body gets enough Chromium which is great help to stop sugar cravings. You can also include natural and safe weight management solutions, like Slenderiiz drops in your daily meals to help your body get the best support while you are getting rid of unwanted body weight. They are also a great aid to sleep and to de-stress your body.

3. Get enough sleep

As I already mentioned before, if you're trying to lose weight, the amount of sleep you get may be just as important as the food you consume and exercise. Poor sleep has repeatedly been linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) and weight gain because sleep deprivation also increases your appetite and intake of foods high in calories, fats and carbs. I recommend adding bergamot to your water before the sleep as it calms the body, helps to de-stress and have a better sleep.

4. Reduce stress level

Stress is inevitable in our lives, and unfortunately, it is also linked with weight gain. Stress may increase levels of stress hormones such as cortisol in your body. This can cause increased hunger and result in weight gain. If you’re looking to lose weight, you should also review possible ways how to decrease or better handle excessive stress in your life. You can use some of my stress buster techniques if you want to learn how to relax and feel in control again.

5. Exercise

Exercise is important for everyone, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Start with just a few minutes of exercise at a time. Any exercise is better than none, and that helps your body slowly get used to being active. In addition to weight loss, exercise can help lower blood pressure and blood sugar, which can reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as cancer. The best exercise to do is one that you enjoy so find something that you really like and it will not feel like a chore anymore.

If you are ready to start your journey towards healthier self, have any questions and would like to discuss nutrition and weight loss issues, please book one-on-one consultation with me here! 

Stress busters: Breathe

I will continue to introduce you to stress busters that can help you to relax and regain much needed balance inside and out. 

It has been proved that correct breathing is one of the fundamental steps towards calming your body and mind, and improving your breathing technique will significantly reduce stress, ans is widely used in various therapies, mediation and yoga. 

Watch the video to learn about powerful exercise that you can use anytime and anywhere to relax or relieve stress, and you will notice the difference it makes!