You’ve packed yourself a nice, healthy lunch, including a fresh turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrot sticks, and some apple slices. When noon comes around you eat it all up, feeling good about your meal. But by the time the clock strikes 3:00 p.m., you’re hungry again.
The problem is your body most likely only converted half of that healthy meal into energy and turned the other half into waste. To fight afternoon hunger, consider splitting your lunch in half. Eat part at noon and the other part later. You won’t feel the urge to snack on whatever you find lying around, and you’ll have more energy to get you through the rest of the day.
Do you do the lunch split?
When I was working, after eating breakfast at 6 AM, I would find I'd be hungry before lunch time. I'd eat yogurt at 9 AM and that would hold me until lunch at noon. I would eat the majority of my lunch and save a fruit until about 3 PM. That would hold me until dinner time.
I split up my food to use throughout the day. If I don't, I crave what I shouldn't eat in the evening!
l usally eat small portion meal on my lunch time but around 3:00 pm l will crave for chips.Just last week l learnt from a personal trainer that instead of craving for those salty snacks around 3:00 pm reach for fruits or veggies.l tried that and l have more energy.
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No, I eat about every 4 hours and sometimes 2 snacks --- try not to eat after 7:oopm or over eat this is my problem --- most meals are well balanced that way I know I am satisfied 
No, but I carry a small bag (1/4 cup) of mixed nuts for later.
After a long, hard day at the office, sometimes all you want to do is plop down on the couch and watch some television. You may think it gives your overworked brain a rest, but watching TV actually can make it work harder. Instead of turning on the tube, head outside for a short stroll. It’ll get your energy and focus levels up, as well as burn calories.
Do you exercise after a hard day’s work?
Hey Everyone,
The importance of sleep is often overlooked. When it gets right down to it, sleep is just as important as breathing. It’s our body’s way of recharging, processing the day’s thoughts, and keeping our immune system strong. I definitely fall short on this one but I try to get as much sleep as I can while juggling a busy schedule.
Are you getting enough sleep?
Happy Friday everyone! Who's walking this weekend and what are your walking goals?
Hey Everyone,
If you keep your body from settling in to a set routine, you’ll get better results. I like to mix up my weekly workouts. Right now I’m training for the LA Marathon so I’m doing a lot of running, sometimes outside and sometimes on the treadmill. The different terrain outdoors forces your body to work harder, but the steady pace of the treadmill keeps you from slowing down.
How do you switch up your routine?
Before you head out for your walk, be sure that your body has the fuel to keep you going. The last thing you want is to stall in the middle of your workout. About an hour before hitting the pavement or treadmill, grab yourself a snack that will stabilize your blood sugar. Foods high in carbohydrates are best. Bagels, bread, yogurt, and oatmeal are just a few things that’ll give you a boost. You’ll find that with a pre-exercise snack you have more energy for a great walk.
What do you eat before you walk?
Hey Everyone,
Today is Valentine’s Day- a day filled with candy and chocolate signifying love. This year, I’m celebrating with Dave but instead of truffles, we’re going to spend quality time together cooking a healthy meal. We may even go for a walk before it gets dark.
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
If you need advice or are looking to get something off your chest, trying discussing it during a walk with a trusted loved one, like a parent. You’ll get quality time together, answers, and exercise.
Who do you like to talk and walk with?
Step aerobics is not just a trend from the 80s. It’s alive and well today, and getting people into great shape. Using fitness steps is a high-intensity, low-impact workout. You don’t even have to go through an entire class. Simply work some step exercises into your normal routine for impressive results.
For your legs, try Step-Ups. They target the quadriceps in the front of the thigh, the hamstrings on the back of the thigh and knee and the glutes in the buttocks. Then move into some Push-Ups to work your chest and triceps. Finally do some Sit-Ups to work your abs, pelvis, and core. These three step exercises are guaranteed to get your heart rate up, and over time will increase your body’s endurance and stamina.
Do you step as part of your exercise routine?
Walking isn’t just good for the body; it’s also good for the mind. It allows us to workout stress, think through problems, and reflect on the special moments in our life.
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