THE DAMY BLOG
HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS & OPTIMAL WELLNESS
Reward Yourself!
On any journey of self-improvement it is important to give yourself rewards. For some, this may have been food or treats in the past. We need to change our thought patterns. Here are some great ways to reward yourself without sabitoging your efforts: *a new workout...
Heat It Up!
Add some spice to your food. Studies show that adding hot spicy foods or sauces to your meal can increase your metabolism. This is a slight increase but it is an increase! Add some hot peppers or put hot sauces on your next meal!
3-Time Rule!
If you find yourself craving a treat or craving something off plan and you are close to a goal try this.... Ask yourself 3 times if you really want it. Space this out for 10-15 minutes. Then drink a big glass of water and ask yourself if the treat is currently more...
Get Those Egg Whites into your Day!
For some of you egg whites may be a bother to try to squeeze into your meal. Egg whites are so important to consume because they are a complete protein with little calories and no extra fat. Adding egg whites to your meal balances out the glycemic index. In turn,...
Motivation and You!
How are your goals coming? Are you giving 100%? Do you find yourself making excuses? I think one of the biggest misconceptions lies in motivation. People perceive motivation as a phase or something some people are gifted with. That couldn't be further from the truth....
Healthy Breakfast Cookies!
This is perfect for anyone in your family that is hard to get breakfast into (husband, children). When you are on the go these are easy to grab! Ready in 35 minutes · Makes 24 cookies Start your day off right with these protein- and carb-rich clean cookies! Recipe by...
Friends…
We've all been there while on any healthy regiment... Friends that mean well but can actually somewhat sabotage our progress. "Your sooo good all the time" "You can have a bite!" "I don't know how you do it" "You only live once" These comments come from ignorance....
Have you tried Ezekiel Bread?
Here is some information on why we think it is a must-try this week! You can find it in the frozen food organic section at the supermarket! Ezekiel Bread History Ezekiel bread in it's earliest form can be found in the Holy Bible in the book of Ezekiel chapter 4, verse...
1 – 2 glasses… That’s it!
Limit alcohol consumption. Alcohol consumption can be directly related to a stall in weight loss. It also can be related to access belly fat and slower metabolism. Alcohol contributes to mood swings, aging of the skin and depression. This is not to say that all...
Red Alert!
Processed Sugar is evil and I've always known it. Anyone can tell you that has had a sugar addiction that it is more than just a cookie. It can be a serious addiction. Sugar messes with our hormones and leads to great highs and terrible lows. The more you eat it the...