14/07/2022
SUMMER SURVIVAL - TOP TIPS☀️
It’s that time of year when the wheels can come off, routines fly out the window and holiday mode is in full swing.
Some of us don’t get de-railed by summer mayhem whereas some of us will find it hard to put ourselves first and will feel completely out of sorts and make some bad food choices which can affect mood, energy, sleep, skin vitality and increase hormonal symptoms.
Summer madness can lead to:
Mindless eating / Over drinking / Unplanned meals / Late Nights + poor sleep / Poor routines / Less energy / Mood swings / Anxiety + irritability / Self loathing
Sound familiar?
My top tips:
1. Meal plan for the week ahead - write it down, shop online + focus on what + how you want your week to look. DO NOT wing it it will lead to making the wrong food choices.
2. Protein with every meal (a palm size portion) - this will help satiety levels (stop picking + keep you fuller), it will help control blood sugar levels + help balance you through the day
3. Lots of green leafy veggies - ideally 3 large fist fulls - to boost energy levels + fill your day with lots of nutrients
4. Stay hydrated - dehydration can lead to energy dips, hunger, bloating + constipation - sip minimum 1.5 litres throughout the day
5. Fibre - eat lots of fibre rich foods to help your bodies stay regularly + prevent bloating - I love kiwis, raspberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, legumes, cruciferous veggies + whole grains
6. Focus on one thing - it’s easy to let your hard work & routine go out the window. Choose one thing as your summer indulgence instead of 10 - you have the power to put you + your body first.
7. Move your body - have a routine, do something you love each day + commit to it - exercise is a form of therepy & often gives inner + outta strength - swimming, walking, gardening, running, zoom classes
By sticking to my 3 balance meals + a good exercise routine, my body is happier, I sleep better, I don’t have unwanted bloating, my skin is fresh + I help manage my crazy hormonal imbalances.
Just because the summer is here, it doesn’t mean you have to let everything go. You’ve got this 🙌🏻
Katie ♡