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How to stop emotional eating in 5 simple steps

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When you’ve been in the habit of stuffing your emotions with food, it can be hard to reverse that trend. But, the toll it’s having on your emotional, physical, and mental health probably frightens you. Then, feeling bad, you eat more to try to feel better. It’s a vicious cycle that cannot be broken with food. The effects of emotional eating can only be reversed with a purposeful plan that starts with these five steps. I will warn you, though, that these steps might be simple, but they’re not easy. However, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. Finally, you will …

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Emotional eating: the Dark Truth About Your Intense Cravings

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During the holidays and other stressful times of the year, we often eat too much. And then, we make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. The average person gains about ten extra pounds during the fall months. But, how many times have you made that resolution? How many diets have you tried? For many women who want to lose weight, the ongoing quest to find the perfect diet is pointless. The reality is, no matter which foods are available, the burden of emotional eating will sabotage their efforts. What is emotional eating? Triggered by negative events First, the basic idea …

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How to get more energy naturally without supplements

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Have you ever woke up and an hour later, you’re ready to go back to bed? At times, I have felt that way and wondered why. After all, sleep should be refreshing, but maybe that’s not enough to give me the energy I need. So, where does energy come from? Quite simply, burning calories. But, why do we sometimes feel tired even when we’re getting plenty of calories? Well, a variety of brain chemicals and hormones may affect your energy levels. In addition, certain organ systems influence metabolism and and alertness. And third, nutritional deficiencies can affect energy production. Let’s …

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Does your body need a cleansing spring fast?

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Well, spring has come and now we start thinking about getting outside more, healthy eating, summer fun, and yes, a spring fast. Why a spring fast? Doing a spring fast has a long history. It’s not just a more recent food fad. And, sometimes taking a look back can help inform our present. Historical Necessity For most of history, the spring equinox meant a spring fast. When people were bound to the earth’s natural cycles of abundance and scarcity, springtime brought scarcity of food stores. All those stored carrots, beets, potatoes, squashes, and dried, salted meats were gone by then. …

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Benefits of Spring Greens

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I am always amazed at God’s provision for us! As winter ends, what are the first plants growing in our gardens? Greens. The benefits of spring greens show God’s eternal care for us. He gives us exactly what we need at the time we need it if we pay attention and eat seasonally. In colder months, we crave heavy and warm foods and during hotter months our bodies crave cool and refreshing foods. And, those are exactly the foods available! Springtime brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables; the majority being fresh greens. Greens that are in season include …

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