Hi ,

It's the middle of March and not only has most of the country been hit by unusual weather but we also just went through daylight savings time.  Daylight and weather are two external influences that affect how we go about our day.  Take a minute to assess how daylight savings time and weather in your area influences our behaviors and attitudes. 
 

What are we experiencing right now? The ups and downs of motivation!

Yes, even we, as health professionals and active women, experience fluctuations in our motivation levels.  Different things internally and externally can influence and impact our motivation on a daily basis.  Instead of fighting it, we simply notice it, and embrace it, then move on.  Sometimes we rely on each other for additional motivation in all areas of life!   Next time you’re feeling a little (or very) unmotivated, try this:

1. Recognize and accept this is normal.  Give yourself some grace!
2. Listen to your body and trust your gut
3. With respect to whatever you’re feeling unmotivated about - think about it’s purpose and place in your overall day/vision for yourself and act accordingly
4. Do the next right thing - even if it’s small
5. Call on an accountability partner, friend, or confidant
6. Assess your mindset and attitude - maybe that’s what needs an adjustment
7. Look at the situation from a different perspective and see if that helps you move forward
8. Trust the process…tomorrow is a new day!

What are we cooking right now?  Vietnamese Bowls! 

Pretty much any meal can be turned into a BOWL meal!  Burrito bowl, stromboli bowl, noodle bowl, pasta bowl, fajita bowl, etc.  We are loving this version of “Banh Mi” from Half Baked Harvest!  It reiterates that adding fresh herbs can really level up a meal and add incredible flavor!  Have you ever cooked rice with coconut milk instead of water for a change?  It adds a creaminess that is delicious and can be used for most dishes. 

What do you know about artificial sweeteners? 

Artificial sweeteners are detrimental to our insides, our gut, and our brain.  Although products that include them claim they are “zero calorie”, they provide NO nutritional value to our mind and bodies and they trick us into thinking what we are eating is “ok” because there is no “sugar”.

Artificial sweeteners are another manufactured ingredient that is in our “eat less” category.  Here are ones to look out for:

• Aspartame
• Sucralose
• Acesulfame K
• Saccharin
• Xylitol
• Erythritol

BEST ADVICE??  READ ingredient labels first before purchasing a product and when cooking or baking, use natural sweeteners to sweeten up your meal:

• honey
• dates
• sugar
• coconut sugar
• maple syrup
• molasses
• agave nectar
• Monk fruit syrup

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What have we listened to recently?

"MINDFULL - What to Eat for a Better Brain!"

Podcast series on Audible

This 9 episode series is full of valuable information from Dr. Joanna McMillian - one of Australia's favorite and most trusted health and well-being experts.  She explores how our brain performance is impacted by nutrition and how it affects our overall health and risk for things like depression, anxiety, and disease.  
 

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