3 Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight

1. You are DEHYDRATED! Not enough water can lead to constipation which means your body holds onto waste, therefore holds onto weight. Water can also help you break down calories and burn fat.
   
   
2. You aren't EATING ENOUGH! Your body needs a certain amount of calories to lose weight and if you don't eat enough, your body will hold onto everything you give it.
   
   
3. You are STRESSED OUT! Your body produces a stress hormone called cortisol which can promote weight gain and increase your appetite.

Life can get a bit chaotic and feel out of control at times. Obstacles will always stand in our way and make everything a bit more difficult. 

When things start spiraling out of control, self-care typically gets neglected, which can make your situation seem even worse than it is. 

I recommend focusing on what you can control, so that you can restore harmony and balance to your day. When you take control of the chaos by showing yourself some love, you will get unstuck and move forward.

Here are 5 simple lifestyle hacks that will help calm your life and get you back on track with self-care. 

1. Replace your phone with a book
   Stop the scroll! Looking at your phone constantly can put you in a negative state of mind. Replace your phone with a book 30-60 min before bed to help you unwind. Studies show that when you cut out screen time before bedtime it can help improve your sleep and calm your mind.
    
2. Focus on deep breathing
   Did you know that most adults take...

Do you carve out 15-30 minutes each morning for yourself?

Or do you wake up and frantically get ready for the day? The alarm goes off, you rush around, maybe eat breakfast, if there's time, check your messages and then start work...

I am very familiar with that feeling of overwhelm right at the beginning of the day. I started my days like that for years, until I learned the importance of a morning routine. 

When you don't have control of your day from the minute you wake up this is what happens: 

• You allow the day to control you
• You don't have clarity on what needs to get done
• You respond to everyone else's needs but your own

Having control of your day is important because you will have more clarity on the important things that need to get done, and avoid getting distracted from all the tasks that don't move the needle forward in your life.

One simple way to control your day is by starting it off with a simple morning routine. 

My non-negotiables are:

• Plan and...

I know that it's hard to believe the holidays are already here! So much has happened this year which has created a lot of stress and uncertainty in our lives. 

With the ongoing pandemic, it may affect the holiday traditions your family has and possibly affect your ability to be with your loved ones.

These circumstances could add more stress to an already stressful time of the year. By shifting our focus onto creating daily self-care habits, this will enable you to be capable of dealing with anything that comes your way. 

I'd like to encourage you to incorporate these 3 tips that will help you to experience calm during the busy holiday season. My goal is for you to be able to enjoy this special time of the year with less stress and anxiety. 

3 WAYS TO REMAIN CALM DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

TIP #1: Meditate for 5-10 minutes - Meditation will help you to be centered, focused and calm. In just a few minutes a day, you will decrease stress and be able...