Elevate Your Health: Keto Mindset Hacks You Need to Know
Whether you're just starting out on your health journey or looking for a little extra motivation, you've come to the right place! Today, we're diving into some key mindset hacks and lifestyle tips from our incredible KETO-SIStas community of health enthusiasts.
First up, healthy fats. Let's talk about incorporating healthy fats into your diet. They keep you feeling satisfied and are essential for those of you looking to lose some extra weight without feeling hungry all the time. Think MCT oil, avocados, and coconut oil – they're your new best friends!
Next, let's discuss intermittent and extended fasting. Eating healthy fats helps you feel full longer, reducing the constant need for snacking. By timing when you eat, you gain flexibility in your food choices. It's a game-changer for those of us who love our favorite comfort foods!
Now, onto mindset hacks. First and foremost, stay mindful of your ‘why.’ Yes, weight loss may be your initial motivator, but the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, like better energy, mood, and sleep, may actually even be important. Keep your motivation front and center – it’s your secret weapon!
Balancing stress is crucial. Create a well-rounded schedule and prioritize self-care – your body and mind will thank you for it. When you manage your stress, not only will you feel better, but it can also have a tremendous impact on your fat loss goals.
Celebrate the little victories. It’s not just about the scale. Each healthy choice and habit you incorporate deserves recognition. Whether it’s choosing a healthier option at a fast-food joint or noticing your pants feeling a bit looser, these victories are worth celebrating!
Enjoy the journey and trust the process. Remember, it’s about progress, not perfection. Embrace the daily grind, and recognize that it’s okay to mess up from time to time. No one expects you to be flawless!
Last but definitely not least, find support in like-minded friends. If you’re facing skepticism or lack support at home, remember, you’re not alone. Connect with the wonderful KETO-SIStas community. Get inspired, share your journey, and surround yourself with positive encouragement!
Keep coming back for more insights from the community. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey. Keep choosing better for yourself, and let’s crush those health goals together!
Rest for our Weary Souls
May 10, 2021
Have you ever experienced a period of time where life slows down, not because you chose it, but because of circumstances out of your control? Most of us feel comfortable with a busier pace of life. In fact, it’s pretty typical for us to reply, “Busy!” when folks ask us, “How are you?” We can sometimes pretend that it stinks to be busy, but the reality is, most of us enjoy going from one thing to the next… to the next.
So, when life throws us a bit of a curveball, and we are somewhat forced into an extended Sabbath, our brains can start to play funny tricks on all of us, for sure. If you are an avid workaholic, you might hear whispers of, “Everyone is going to move on without you,” and “You must not be that great at what you do anyways, since everything seems to be running just fine without your two cents.”
If you are like me, and much of your fast pace is due to an extreme passion for MOVEMENT (exercise, running my kids from here to there, cleaning my house obsessively, etc.), then when your BODY actually has to slow down (doctor’s orders), those whispers in your head get pretty dang loud.
You are going to totally lose all of your motivation for life and health and cleanliness.
Everyone else in the entire world is moving faster and better and stronger than you right now.
See ya later, skinny jeans and yoga pants (in public).
I wish I could tell you that I am able to take every thought captive during these periods of “forced” rest, but that is just not true. I struggle with rest; it’s just not natural for me. BUT, in my most recent season of recovering from a surgery, I have so enjoyed some extra hours of sleep, a longer lingering with my Bible and coffee before work, and some extra brain space to fill that is usually taken by tomorrow’s workout and house cleaning plan.
So, can I encourage you to lean into some rest for your weary souls and bodies, friends? I am not saying this will be easy; in fact, it may not even be fun for the first few days, but trust me. It’s likely you won’t miss out on much-- and the peace and joy you will gain in return will totally be worth it.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”-- Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
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