You and only you know how you're feeling. If you are feeling blue, either continue feeling that way or do something about it. Studies show being active will bring your mood UP! What do you need to do this week to stay on your weight loss plan. Feeling down can really sabotage your weight loss effort.
Do you sometimes find you wake up feeling down? Well today is one of those days for me. The added stress is just tough today! Days like that happen to everyone. We don't want to spend our lives feeling down or blue; first off, it doesn't feel good. Secondly, it kills our productivity. How can you pull yourself through it as quickly as possible?
First, step back and take a look at how you're living your life. Our society has become rush, rush, rush! Overstretched, Overbooked & About to Snap?" My life right now~increasing toxic stress, making me sick, causing accidents and errors, turning otherwise polite people rude, and reducing the general level of happiness to not."
Step back and look at your life.If you find yourself feeling down about being able to live up to your obligations it may be you are trying to accomplish the impossible. Are you constantly committing yourself to more than you can handle or comfortably produce? Are you constantly multi-tasking?
Take it easy on yourself. There is no such thing as a Superwoman. Trying to be perfect will drive you crazy.
There are ways to elevate your spirits and we are going to examine some.
Exercise can elevate your spirits. The reason being is that when you exercise your brain releases chemicals called endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in the body similar to morphine. Regular exercise not only has a physical effect on the body such as strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure and reducing body fat, it also helps with feeling down, depression and reducing stress levels.
Engage in some activity you enjoy such as dancing, walking, tennis or even yard work. Not all exercise has to happen in a gym!
Another tactic that might help is breaking your daily routine. Having variety can give you a much-needed boost and elevate your spirit.
Make a decision to try something different. Maybe a new place for lunch. Or take a new class. Reach out and meet new people. These changes can not only add some spice to your life but can also create some new energy and experiences.
Another suggestion is to do something nice for someone. Remember the last time you did a good deed? Made you feel good, right? Reengage with that feeling! And it works. So who can you do something nice for?
Aromatherapy is another way to lift your mood. "Have you ever been so crabby and you don't even realize it until maybe an hour or two later when you just can't stand being with yourself anymore or want to scream? Hopefully you do realize that you were or are in a bad mood because developing that awareness is the beginning of the end of that bad mood. Most people are still unaware of the moods they are in - they spend most of the day still in their heads, in their mental chatter, and go through their day like a zombie. I don't want to be a zombie, how about you?"Use essential oils as a way to turn your mood around. A recommendation is to create a synergy blend (2 or more essential oils blended together) or aroma mist and keep it with you in your coat pocket, purse, office or wherever you hang out. Smell your blend or inhale your mist throughout the day to give your senses a lift and also your mood a lift too!
Don't know what essential oils to use? "Get in the Happy Zone with some of these essential oils:
Sweet orange, grapefruit (this is a great mood lifter), lavender, bergamot, lemon, geranium rose, lemongrass, neroli, rosemary.
Pasta with Cauliflower
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 274.4 • Fat: 6.1 g • Carb: 51.0 g • Fiber: 8.7 g • Protein: 11.2 g
12 oz spaghetti (Ronzoni Smart Taste or whole wheat)
1 large head cauliflower, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)
3 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs (I used whole wheat)
1 medium onion, chopped
6 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
5 anchovies
Boil pasta in salted water according to directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup water.
Meanwhile, steam cauliflower (or boil) until tender. Set aside.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil to a small frying pan and toast breadcrumbs, careful not to burn. Set aside.
In a large frying pan sauté anchovies in remaining tablespoon of olive oil until they begin to dissolve. Add onions and cook on medium heat until golden. Add steamed cauliflower and mix well.
Toss pasta with parsley, cheese, cauliflower, 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, (more if needed) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide evenly between 6 plates. Top with toasted bread crumbs and serve. Enjoy!!
Do you sometimes find you wake up feeling down? Well today is one of those days for me. The added stress is just tough today! Days like that happen to everyone. We don't want to spend our lives feeling down or blue; first off, it doesn't feel good. Secondly, it kills our productivity. How can you pull yourself through it as quickly as possible?
First, step back and take a look at how you're living your life. Our society has become rush, rush, rush! Overstretched, Overbooked & About to Snap?" My life right now~increasing toxic stress, making me sick, causing accidents and errors, turning otherwise polite people rude, and reducing the general level of happiness to not."
Step back and look at your life.If you find yourself feeling down about being able to live up to your obligations it may be you are trying to accomplish the impossible. Are you constantly committing yourself to more than you can handle or comfortably produce? Are you constantly multi-tasking?
Take it easy on yourself. There is no such thing as a Superwoman. Trying to be perfect will drive you crazy.
There are ways to elevate your spirits and we are going to examine some.
Exercise can elevate your spirits. The reason being is that when you exercise your brain releases chemicals called endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in the body similar to morphine. Regular exercise not only has a physical effect on the body such as strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure and reducing body fat, it also helps with feeling down, depression and reducing stress levels.
Engage in some activity you enjoy such as dancing, walking, tennis or even yard work. Not all exercise has to happen in a gym!
Another tactic that might help is breaking your daily routine. Having variety can give you a much-needed boost and elevate your spirit.
Make a decision to try something different. Maybe a new place for lunch. Or take a new class. Reach out and meet new people. These changes can not only add some spice to your life but can also create some new energy and experiences.
Another suggestion is to do something nice for someone. Remember the last time you did a good deed? Made you feel good, right? Reengage with that feeling! And it works. So who can you do something nice for?
Aromatherapy is another way to lift your mood. "Have you ever been so crabby and you don't even realize it until maybe an hour or two later when you just can't stand being with yourself anymore or want to scream? Hopefully you do realize that you were or are in a bad mood because developing that awareness is the beginning of the end of that bad mood. Most people are still unaware of the moods they are in - they spend most of the day still in their heads, in their mental chatter, and go through their day like a zombie. I don't want to be a zombie, how about you?"Use essential oils as a way to turn your mood around. A recommendation is to create a synergy blend (2 or more essential oils blended together) or aroma mist and keep it with you in your coat pocket, purse, office or wherever you hang out. Smell your blend or inhale your mist throughout the day to give your senses a lift and also your mood a lift too!
Don't know what essential oils to use? "Get in the Happy Zone with some of these essential oils:
Sweet orange, grapefruit (this is a great mood lifter), lavender, bergamot, lemon, geranium rose, lemongrass, neroli, rosemary.
Pasta with Cauliflower
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 274.4 • Fat: 6.1 g • Carb: 51.0 g • Fiber: 8.7 g • Protein: 11.2 g
12 oz spaghetti (Ronzoni Smart Taste or whole wheat)
1 large head cauliflower, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)
3 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs (I used whole wheat)
1 medium onion, chopped
6 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
5 anchovies
Boil pasta in salted water according to directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup water.
Meanwhile, steam cauliflower (or boil) until tender. Set aside.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil to a small frying pan and toast breadcrumbs, careful not to burn. Set aside.
In a large frying pan sauté anchovies in remaining tablespoon of olive oil until they begin to dissolve. Add onions and cook on medium heat until golden. Add steamed cauliflower and mix well.
Toss pasta with parsley, cheese, cauliflower, 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, (more if needed) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide evenly between 6 plates. Top with toasted bread crumbs and serve. Enjoy!!
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