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WHY YOU EAT WHEN YOU’RE BORED AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STOP!

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YOU’RE NOT HUNGRY, YOU’RE BORED.

Don’t be a victim of mindless snacking (I’m talking to myself too… “Why did I buy those m&m peanuts again?” *face palm*)

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5 Tips to Curb Those Cravings

1 | MAKE SURE YOU’RE EATING ACTUAL MEALS DURING THE DAY.

This may mean that you have to plan your meals in advance. Eating actual meals (and meal planning) will ensure that you’re getting enough protein, fats, and carbs to sustain you between meals. It’s when you don’t have that in-between sustenance that you start snacking…

Ever notice how restricting food intake all day leads to eating a whole pizza, half a sleeve of oreos and some Ben & Jerry’s at night? That’s because the body is meant to eat small meals throughout the day so it doesn’t think it’s starving to death.

2 | DRINK MORE WATER.

People often confuse hunger for thirst. Symptoms of thirst are very similar to that of hunger and the same part of the brain is responsible for both. The next time you sense that you’re hungry, take a moment to ask yourself the following 2 things:

♡. When was the last time I ate something? 

If you’ve eaten within the last 2 hours, you’re probably not hungry.

♡. When was the last time I drank water?

If it’s been over an hour, you’re probably thirsty.

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3 | IDENTIFY YOUR HUNGER CUES.

 Late night snacking while binging Netflix is not acceptable.

Start tracking the times you crave food. This is where a food journal can come in handy. Make a column for the times you crave food and a column for the times you eat, in addition to what you eat or drink throughout the day. This will help to identify patterns that can illuminate what’s a mindless craving vs what is actually hunger.

4 | BRUSH YOUR TEETH

Your taste buds are triggered to hunger receptors in the stomach-brain connection (it’s all connected). For many people, the hunger satiation receptors don’t “go off” until all the taste buds have been stimulated. Ever noticed how after a huge dinner, you somehow miraculously have room for dessert? That’s because your “sweet” taste buds weren’t stimulated enough during dinner, so your brain thinks you have room for it, when in truth, you are stuffed.

Brushing your teeth can give your taste buds the kick in the pants that they need to signal to your stomach-brain connection that you’re good, and that no, you do not need that snack.

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5 | ALWAYS REMEMBER BWYFWSBF: BUT WOULD YOU FUCK WITH SOME BROCCOLI FIRST? 

When all else fails, this one never does. It’s simple and it’ll help you check yourself.

If you’re desperate enough to eat broccoli, then you’re actually hungry. If you’re not, you’re probably just bored.

Drink some water, go for a walk and/or organize something. Your brain is lacking stimulation, so do something that’ll occupy it with mindful activities. Studies have even shown that playing Candy Crush Saga can help curb bored-hunger. You’ve got options. Pick one.

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Anxious? Try This Doctor-Approved Breathing Trick

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Anxiety has a very unwelcome way of popping up when you least expect it.

When you’re anxious or stressed, you don’t usually pay attention to your breathing. You either overdo it, taking short breaths or don’t do it at all. It’s quite possible to suddenly realize you’ve been holding your breath and clenching your jaw for ages if you’re stressed out.

Just thinking about your breath and paying attention to it can have a calming effect though. It’s not something we do very often but breathing properly is so important. And using a focused breathing technique can be even more helpful when you’re anxious or stressed. 

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It’s a technique that has been used in yoga for thousands of years and yes, it focuses on breathing through the nose. Hillary Clinton gave it a shout out in her autobiography, What Happened in 2017. It was one of the things she said she used to recover from losing the American election to Donald Trump in 2016.

And, hey, if it’s good enough for Hillary…

It’s a very simple trick to master and you can use it anywhere – once you get the hang of it.

HOW TO PRACTICE ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING:

Step One:

Sit in a comfortable position if you can. On the floor on in a chair with your back straight and feet planted on the ground.

Step Two:

Using your right thumb, gently close your right nostril and inhale slowly through your left nostril.

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Step Three:

Gently close your left nostril by pressing on it with your ring (third) finger. As you do so, open your right nostril and slowly exhale out of it.

Step Four:

Still in this position, inhale through your right nostril, then close it, before opening your left nostril and slowly exhaling thought it. Then inhaling once again.

And that’s basically it! You can repeat the moves five to ten times and the technique will get smoother after a few goes.

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Taking deep slow breaths in this way could help you find your way out of feeling anxious or stressed. Fans of alternate nostril breathing also reckon it helps with focus, lowers the heart rate and makes you more alert too. 

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GOLI NUTRITION | APPLE CIDER VINEGAR GUMMIES

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This has been one of my favorites ”finds” lately, in terms of supplements of course. These gummies are not only amazing but extremely good. In case you haven’t heard about Goli which I honestly doubt, they are the World’s first Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy. They are gluten-free, organic, vegan, and full of all the benefits Apple Cider Vinegar has to offer but without the Vinegar flavor.

Este ha sido uno de mis “hallazgos” favoritos últimamente, en términos de suplementos, por supuesto. Estas gomitas no solo son increíbles, sino extremadamente buenas. En caso de que no hayan oído hablar de Goli, que honestamente lo dudo, son los primeros en el mundo en hacer Gomitas de vinagre de sidra de manzana. No contienen gluten, son orgánicos, veganos y están llenos de todos los beneficios que el Apple Cider Vinegar tiene para ofrecer.

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I don’t know about you but I’ve always known about all the good Apple Cider Vinegar can do for you, your health and body, but honestly, just the thought of swallowing that was a nightmare, so having it in Gummies is just genius if you ask me. The flavor is soooooooo good, Oh my God I was truly impressed, it’s really hard not to have the entire bottle in one sit, there’s not a trace of ”Vinegar” in the taste of it, it’s pure glory. 

No sé ustedes pero siempre he estado consciente de todo lo que el vinagre de sidra de manzana puede hacer por ti, tu salud y tu cuerpo, pero honestamente, solo pensar en tragar ese trago amargo es una pesadilla, así que tenerlo en Gummies es genial!! El sabor es muuuuuuy bueno, Dios mío, me quedé realmente impresionada, es realmente difícil no comerse toda la botella en una sola ”sentada” y no hay rastro de ” Vinagre ” en el sabor, es pura gloria.

Some of the benefits I love about Apple Cider Vinegar is that it supports healthy digestion Apple Cider Vinegar is prebiotic that helps to clean out your digestive system, it helps improve complexion, it can help restore the skin’s natural acidity which will make your skin look amazing, one of the most popular benefits would definitely be that it also helps to reduce weight because it helps to curb your appetite and increases the feeling of being full. It helps your body detoxify, it works in your body to help combat the toxins you eat by increasing good bacteria in the gut and It will help maintain cholesterol in a healthy range and are also packed with Vitamins B9 and B12, are you keeping up with me? this is amazing.

Algunos de los beneficios que me encantan del vinagre de sidra de manzana es que es ayuda con una digestión saludable. El vinagre de sidra de manzana es un prebiótico que ayuda a limpiar el sistema digestivo, ayuda a mejorar la piel, puede ayudar a restaurar la acidez natural de la piel por lo tanto hará que tu piel se vea hermosa, uno de los beneficios más populares definitivamente es que también ayuda a reducir el peso porque ayuda a frenar el apetito y aumenta la sensación de saciedad. Ayuda a tu cuerpo a desintoxicarse, ayudará a mantener el colesterol en un rango saludable y también está lleno de vitaminas B9 y B12, ¿van tomando nota? esto es increíble.

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The bottle comes with 60 Gummies, that would be a month worth of ACV you can take 2-3 daily but honestly, I must confess that in some days I take more than 3 because yeah, they’re THAT GOOD.  You can get yours with a friendly discount using the code: BEAUTYLEEBAR enjoy you guys, I have no doubt you’ll be hooked and will love them as much as I do!

La botella viene con 60 Gummies, eso sería un mes de ACV, puedes tomar 2-3 al día, pero honestamente, debo confesar que en algunos días tomo más de 3 porque son TAN BUENOS. Puedes obtener el tuyo con un descuento usando el código: BEAUTYLEEBAR, disfrútenlos, no dudo que estarán enganchados y los amaré tanto como yo.

Right now until September 21, Goli is giving 10% off on your order plus with my code: BeautyLeeBar, you save more on these delicious treats. Fall is here which means it is even more of a reason to grab a bottle from Goli to keep your skin healthy. Don’t miss out on this sale and opportunity.

En este momento hasta el 21 de septiembre, Goli está dando un 10% de descuento en tu pedido, además de con mi código: BeautyLeeBar, ahorras más en estas deliciosas delicias. El otoño está aquí, lo que significa que es aún más una razón para agarrar una botella de Goli para mantener su piel saludable. No te pierdas esta venta y oportunidad.

Not sold? Well, with every purchase made provides a 1-for-1 Vitamin grant through Goli partnership with Vitamin Angels. Vitamin Angels purpose is to provide a child in need with a 6-month supply of vitamins.

¿No se vende? Bueno, con cada compra hecha proporciona una subvención de 1 por 1 vitamina a través de la asociación de Goli con vitaminas ángeles. Vitamina Angels propósito es proporcionar a un niño necesitado con un suministro de 6 meses de vitaminas.

With Love,
BeautyLeeBar

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Lizzo Just Went Totally Vegan, Here’s What She Eats In A Day

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It took me years to learn that I don’t need to be thinner to be happy and that healthy can also look thicc AF. Wellness isn’t a destination, issa journey and after making a major lifestyle change to level up her diet and elevate her fitness, Lizzo knows this well.

In a series of posts on TikTok, the 32-year-old 3X Grammy-award singer revealed her recent transition to veganism and said that although it hasn’t been easy, her physical well-being is totally worth it. She captioned one video:

“As a new vegan, I’m enjoying exploring flavors from plants & plant-based proteins! Every journey is personal & deserves to be celebrated.”

In her latest collection of Tik Tok videos, which has more than 9 million followers, Lizzo has been diligently spilling the tea on all of the plant-based products that keep her feeling good as hell and we are taking notes. With small lifestyle changes like switching out her hot cheetos for hummus and veggie puffs, Lizzo says that her increased amount of time at home has allowed her to put her culinary skills to the test to curb her cravings.

Along with vegan bacon with maple syrup, mushroom meatballs, and plant-based scrambled eggs, here are a few more of Lizzo’s go-to recipes:

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Breakfast

Ingredients:

  • Coconut water
  • Kale or spinach
  • Frozen fruit

Lunch

Ingredients:

  • Kale
  • Red cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • White onions
  • Carrots

Snack

“I used to eat a lot of hot Cheetos, but that wasn’t good for my acid-reflux. These are Cheeto-alternative I love that’s vegan and I dip them in hummus. Badda-boom badda-snack!”

Ingredients:

  • Hummus
  • Lesser Evil Paleo Puffs

Dinner

Ingredients:

  • Mushroom balls mixed with truffles and chickpeas
  • Quinoa
  • Leftover lunch salad

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • peanut butter
  • frozen strawberries
  • oats, oat milk
  • vanilla protein powder
  • and “love from Jesus.”

Lizzo concluded the TikTok explaining that she feels “very lit and full” while reminding her followers that “we still need justice for Breonna Taylor.”

In a separate TikTok, the body-positive singer said being vegan has been “pretty easy” except when she is hungover – as she craves cheesy eggs.

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@lizzo

Might do a what I eat in a day vid because I feel like us fat queens need to represent 🤤

♬ original sound – lizzo

Fortunately, Lizzo has found a plant-based recipe for a vegan scramble that satisfies the craving, made with Just Egg alternative, vegan cheese, spinach, and a carne asada, bean, and corn mixture.

The “Hustlers” actress paired the breakfast hangover meal with vegan bacon, which she recommends cooking in maple syrup “so it gets nice and crunchy and candied.”

Lizzo’s new vegan lifestyle has been met with support from her followers, who have applauded her for promoting veganism.

“This is awesome! I wanna eat every one of these things! Good on you for being a new vegan!” one person wrote, while another said: “Didn’t know you are vegan! I love you even more now, influential queen!”

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This is not the first time Lizzo has given fans an insight into her healthy lifestyle choices.

Earlier this month, she shared a TikTok compilation showing her doing various exercises, while explaining that she doesn’t work out to “have your ideal body type.”

“I’m working out to have my ideal body type. And you know what type that is? None of your f—ing business,” she said.

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I for one appreciate Lizzo talents, honesty, and many people are happy that she decided to share her recipes with us. There aren’t many vegan restaurants around me. I am halfway vegan so seeing someone who has similar food taste as me, makes me very excited to start chefting it up vegan style.

COMMENT BELOW VEGAN RESTAURANTS AROUND BROWARD/MIAMI AND LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENT SECTION SOME GOOD VEGAN RECIPES! ( don’t be stingy, we are all family here )