Combat the Sunday Scaries!

COMBATTING THE SUNDAY SCARIES!?Seven Ideas to Improve the Upcoming Work Week!

--> The strengths of our brain and body functions are very much linked to what we eat and drink - more than we often realize! This week, we're sharing some ideas to help you think twice about your habits, things you're consuming, and how that's working for - or against you.

Fun Fact:?On average, we spend 1 hour and 8 minutes eating every day and over an hour on food prep and cleanup. That's a lotta time on food each day! (Source: Food Network)

7 Ideas to Improve Your Upcoming Week.

1.?Read the labels?on the things you eat and drink. If you don't know what something is, look it up, and if you can't pronounce 80% of the ingredients, perhaps it should be a pass...

Fueling your body with healthy, whole foods will help you feel fuller longer while increasing brain performance. I've gotten into the habit of weekly meal prep, and it's been a game-changer. With an office across the parking lot from Whole Foods, I'm sure you can imagine what goodies (and bad labels) low-blood-sugar me would bring back to the office.

Good food makes you feel good. I've noticed more energy and less fatigue after a long day of client Zoom meetings just by switching to cleaner foods eaten at regular intervals.

2.?Keep a food journal! It's amazing what you will realize when you write down (this can apply to many areas of your life besides food).

A food journal (and associated elimination diet) is how I discovered a gluten intolerance that led to a Celiac diagnosis. If you're not feeling 100%, look to the gut!

3. Try?not drinking caffeine after noon. Replace that 2nd cup of coffee with tea or bubbly water instead. I know, I know, tea basically tastes like weird lukewarm water when you're addicted to coffee, but I can guarantee if you lay off the dark stuff, your FitBit sleep score will go up immediately!

4.?Cook an extra meal?each week instead of dining out.?This saves money, reduces calories, and shaves off some of the excess sodium we commonly consume.

Bonus:?Invite someone to join you for that meal. Food is even better when enjoyed with friends!

5.?Try a food?you've never tried before! Make it a new fresh fruit or veggie for a healthy discovery. If you have kids, you could make this a fun activity to add to your kitchen each week. Kiss those picky eaters goodbye!

> And now relief from the food soapbox <

6. Get away from your desk and go on a?20-minute walk outside.

Summer is around the corner, the flowers may be blooming, and the warm air will add a little refreshment to your day. Next time you have a phone call to make, enjoy the sunshine and walk around the block while you talk.

7.?Clean your workspace! Declutter and clear out the cobwebs to get the creative juices flowing (or at least up your productivity). Research shows that a clean workstation improves time management and efficiency while inspiring confidence and giving off a good impression to those around you (i.e., the boss man).

Your Friend and Coach,

Angie