Healthy Snacks for Spring Sports

Longer days and warmer weather go hand-in-hand with spring sports. As we eagerly shed our winter wardrobe – and any excess winter weight we may have gained during the “off season” –  it’s helpful to have some fresh, energizing but simple snacks on hand to give us that extra edge.

The best choices are snacks that are light and portable that we can easily pack and eat before or after a competitive game, match or tryout. Remember the saying, “If you fail to plan, then plan to fail”? Taking a few minutes to plan your snacking can make all the difference in giving you the sustained energy you need so you can get the most out of whichever sport you’re playing.

So, what are some snacks to choose which will fuel your body for maximum energy, health and endurance? Here are a few with the right mix of carbohydrates, protein and a touch of fat to give you loads of energy while helping you easily recover so you can “stay in the game” as long as you’d like. Continue reading “Healthy Snacks for Spring Sports”

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Sleep and Weight Gain

Next in my series of videos, I discuss the important topic of sleep and weight gain. If you are having trouble sleeping and can’t figure out why you can’t lose weight, take a look at this video for some insights on possible reasons.

Read this for a better night’s sleep.

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Some Reasons Weight Loss May Be Difficult

Have you ever wondered why you lose weight, only to sabotage yourself and put the weight right back on? Before you get angry, frustrated and discouraged with yourself, give yourself some compassion because here may be a few reasons why you’re doing it.

While you may think it’s natural to want to lose excess weight, have you ever thought of what those extra pounds may be providing? Many people keep weight on…on purpose. There are many reasons for this. One reason is that weight provides a protective barrier. Remember when you used to hide behind your mom’s leg when you were scared? You may be using the excess weight to provide that same protection for you now. Maybe there are reasons why looking or feeling sexy or attractive brings about fear or discomfort for you so keeping the weight on prevents those uncomfortable feelings from arising.

Another reason people keep weight on is because they’re unsure or uncomfortable with the expectations that may be placed on them with a new, fit, sexy body. At their current weight, they know what to expect, what’s expected of them and there’s a sense of familiarity with it all. These feelings may be easier to deal with than the discomfort of the unknown; even if what’s familiar is keeping them overweight and unhappy.

Still another reason you may be keeping weight on may involve a partner. Maybe eating together is a connection you both have or cooking together is an activity you both share.  Rather than risk breaking that bond, you continue the activity and habits you’ve developed to maintain that connection.

Yet another reason may have to do with the threat a partner may feel if your weight loss means more attention from the opposite sex, a higher self esteem and a greater sense of self confidence. Perhaps your spouse or partner is insecure, jealous and feels threatened by what your new look and improved self confidence may bring. Instead of working through those issues, many women find it’s easier to keep the weight on to avoid “rocking the boat” with their partner.

Another reason we may keep the weight on has to do with our habits. For many of us, we may eat the same foods, at the same times, in the same places from day to day. These habits we’ve created are now deeply ingrained within us; they’re a habitual part of our daily routine. For example, maybe you’ve grown used to skipping breakfast, grabbing a fast food lunch, coming home to eat a big dinner and relaxing in front of the TV at the end of a long day with a bag of potato chips. While these habits may be familiar, they can play a significant role in keeping extra weight on.

I’ve worked with many moms who’ve lost weight, then find a way to sabotage their weight loss efforts and quickly gain it right back. While often it’s a question of creating healthier habits to get the weight off once and for all, sometimes it’s important to dig deep and see if there’s a reason why you’ve been intentionally keeping the weight on. Of course, if you discover something too difficult to work through alone, get the support you need.

Just because something has been a certain way for a while, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way if it doesn’t work for you anymore. You can make any change to your thoughts, actions and habits in order to slowly and gently discover your best self. It starts with awareness and the desire to change something that’s not working for you, for something that works much better.

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Pathway Thyroid Support

Pathway Thyroid Support is a comprehensive formula designed to support healthy thyroid and metabolic function.  It contains key ingredients that:

  • Provide the building blocks of thyroid hormones
  • Increase thyroid hormone receptor function and sensitivity
  • Support metabolic function and moderate the stress response
  • Improve thyroid hormone conversion and activation

So why is this important.  Well, the thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine organs in the body and plays an important role in regulating the body’s metabolism. Diminished thyroid activity decreases metabolic rate and makes it difficult to assimilate food properly. In addition, it depresses the activity of other glands in the body and adversely affect other cells and tissues in the body.
What does this really mean to you?  Well, problems associated with thyroid imbalance include: weight gain, fatigue, feeling cold, depression, constipation, hair loss, and dry skin.  Hmm, sound familiar?
Call Village Green now to learn more about this product.

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  • Paula Gallagher
    Paula Gallagher
    Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
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    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a pioneer of integrative medicine and a leading authority on science-based natural medicine.
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    Debi Silber
    Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
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    Teri Cochrane
    Teri is a is a Certified Coach Practitioner with extensive certifications and experience in holistic medicinal practices.
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    Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker is a holistic family physician, health educator, and best-selling author.
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