SLAY EMOTIONAL EATING ONCE AND FOR ALL
You know how it goes . You ’ re on a diet and doing a respectable job of sticking to the plan , but then throughout the course of your day a plethora of stressors like work , family , traffic , finances , and so on play havoc with your emotional state . In an effort to alleviate some of the anxiety , you head to the fridge or snack counter for a quick hit , usually loaded with fast carbs ( for energy and alertness ) or fats ( which make you feel good ). Next thing you know , you ’ ve shot yourself in the foot and over time put on unwanted pounds . What to do ?
A study from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago as published in the journal Eating Behaviors broke down effective approaches to avoid emotional eating . These were classified as modified mindfulnessbased stress reduction ( MBSR ) and cognitivebehavioural treatment for stress eating . Essentially , you learn an appreciation for the habit of hitting the snacks – similar to an addiction – and you also find ways to distract yourself and quell the impact of your difficult circumstances . The study concluded that both approaches worked effectively , and as an added bonus , subjects who applied both approaches simultaneously experienced even further weight loss . When it comes to slaying that dragon of emotional eating , knowledge truly is power !
SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP MAKE YOU STRONGER
CREATINE
Recently , many leading fitness women have led the charge in shattering the myths about negative “ side effects ” of creatine . While it is a staple for power athletes and most commonly used by men , there ’ s no reason women can ’ t benefit . Creatine helps keep your muscles energized and able to produce awesome power by replenishing adenosine triphosphate ( ATP ). Ultimately , this makes you able to lift heavier weights . Be patient , however , as studies suggest women need to take it at least 28 days for noticeable results .
DOSAGE : Divide your bodyweight by 20 and take that amount in grams ( a 120-pound woman would take a 6-gram serving ) once a day ; ideally 30 minutes before a workout .
L-TYROSINE
Commonly known simply as “ tyrosine ”, this is an amino acid that ’ s a building block for neurotransmitter synthesis . After crossing your blood-brain barrier , tyrosine initializes the production of dopamine , epinephrine and norepinephrine . When consumed as a supplement , you ’ ll find it gives you a mental charge which can likely assist your strength levels . Very often , hypothyroidism is a consequence of low tyrosine availability , so women who suffer in such a way will benefit especially from tyrosine supplementation .
DOSAGE : One gram , twice daily .
Product : GNC L-TYROSINE 1000 MG
Product : Optimum Nutrition
Susie Lake is a popular bikini model residing in Burlington , Ontario who placed Top 5 several times in CPA and UFE events , also placing Top 5 in the Ontario championships twice . She studied Health Sciences in university .
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Nutrition must be your priority .
Working out is fun and a great emotional release , but it accounts for only about 30 per cent of fitness . Training and nutrition go hand in hand , and if you ’ re serious about wanting fitness success , you ’ ve got to make clean eating your number one emphasis . Monitor your nutrition and the results will come quickly !
CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TO DETERMINE WHAT OPTIONS ARE BEST FOR YOU .
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