When I meet with clients, I like to always start by asking them what is new and good in their lives. I do this because it’s human nature to focus on what’s not good. In turn, I feel like I need to ask myself the same question. So, what IS New and Good?
Count my Blessings: My stomach feels so much better than it did prior to the start of the 25-day challenge. I’ve cut out the bad foods, given my digestive system a break with different lengths of fasting, and been consistent with taking my “Gut Food” from Mother Earth Labs and my probiotics. All of which, I think, have contributed to tummy wellness.
I usually follow up that question with, “What would you like to go better?”
My answer to that would be 1. more energy/motivation for running in the early morning. 2. eat a smaller dinner more consistently around 4:00 and then be done eating for the day.
Lack of motivation for early morning exercise has really been a challenge this winter season. First, it’s dark outside and cold. I could go to the gym, but then I would have to get up even earlier than I do, and I’m already struggling with getting sufficient sleep.
As far as eating smaller meals is concerned, I’ve found that eggs on avocado toast is a perfect meal and sits easy on my stomach at night. The traditional “big meal” at dinner time is just too much for me, anymore, and for my own sake, I’ve really seen that eating a smaller meal is just way better for my system.
These are my takeaways at this point in the journey. 1) I don’t find it necessary to do really LONG fasts for more that 1-2 days a week. (example 18-20 hours). 2) The rest of the time a 12-13 hour fast is sufficient to give the body a break but not drain the energy so much to keep me from being able to exercise well.
Keep in mind that each person is different and what works for me may not work for you, but I’m sharing my experiences in hope that it may encourage you in your journey all the same. Beth
Deep Roots Wellness 