Dealing with life....One bite at a time!

It's important to have an arsenal of recovery behaviors to manage emotions in healthy ways. Try engaging in a hobby you enjoy, reaching out to a loved one for support, or experimenting with incompatible behavior, which is behavior that steers you away from the self-destructive behavior. For example: Exercise, take a hot bath, or get your nails done. Doing things that make you feel beautiful make you less inclined to binge. JM

Emotional eating is very common and many of us will make meal decisions based on our feelings. We use food for celebration, when we are sad and during time of boredom. Many of our daily activities are centered around food from birthday celebrations to catching up with friends over cocktails. These little get togethers can add up on the calorie counter and can sabotage your hard work in the gym. Look for alternatives to eating such as meeting for mani/pedis or shopping. If it's not possible to not have the event around the meal try to choose healthy options such as fruit and veggie trays. Eating before you go can also ensure that you don't go overboard on the guilt ridden treats and drinks. Be mindful XOXO.

Friday

30 min cardio

30 walking lunges
15 squats
20 jumping jacks
30 sec mountain climber
* repeat cycle 3 times

The only workout you will ever regret is the one you didn't do!