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Picnic Safety Tips
Although it is National Picnic Month, this year any picnic you have will be different. Perhaps you might gather with your family in your own backyard or in a park socially-distant from anyone else, or perhaps an indoor picnic. Either way, these picnic rules apply. Safety Tips When it is time to attend a picnic, everyone thinks about the good times they will have. No one is thinking about the safety factors involved. At your next picnic, consider these issues so that everyone has a great time without incident or injury. Check out the facilities where the picnic will be held. Is there a grill, ample trashcans, bathrooms, and decent…
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Emotional Eating: A Primer on Intuitive and Mindful Eating
As the need for dietary options has become massive as obesity rates climb higher and higher, new research suggests that there are people who could benefit from dietary plans that avoid employing the same strategies that other diets do. These methods involve changing the way you think about eating. If you knew that you could work a program where you can eat all kinds of different foods, lose weight, and feel happy, would you be excited to try it? If so, check out this guide on how intuitive eating and/or mindful eating can help you. Most Diets Fail Most of the reason that the majority of diets fail is that…
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Why You Should Journal if You Are an Emotional Eater
Do you eat meals that are larger than they should be? If so, do you know what kinds of things contribute to this? No? Perhaps you might want to try keeping a journal. Emotional eating journaling can be an extremely effective way to peer into your daily routine and learn new information about yourself. Once you’ve looked at the information that you’ve collected, you can then begin to make some changes in your habits. Learn What Triggers You Keeping a journal is important because it can give you specific information about the times of day, moods that you were in, and what you ate. This can give you a more…
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Introduction to Emotional Eating
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Happy Monday! This post looks at emotional eating. I thought it was an important topic with many people noticing increased eating and weight gain during this quarantine. Today we look at some possible reasons for emotional eating. What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating is the practice of managing one’s emotions by eating food. Here are some things that can help you figure out how to identify emotional…
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Setting Intentions with Your Journal
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. When you set intentions, you tell yourself what you are going to do. You are able to narrow your focus to just a few things. It is similar to setting goals or writing down a to-do list. But with intentions, you are making a promise to yourself to get this thing done. Here are some ways to use a journal for setting your intentions. Plan Your Intentions…
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Good Fruits and Vegetables for Your Immune System
Everyone knows that it’s important for you to eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy because they provide you with a lot of nutrients that you need. They can help you lose weight by making you feel more full with fewer calories. Most importantly, they can help boost your immune system considerably while still being delicious and good for you. One of the best types of fruits for your immune system hands-down is citrus fruits. Citrus The most common citrus fruits you’ll find are oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. These were commonly eaten aboard ships hundreds of years ago to stave off scurvy. These days, they give you a great…
