Before you eat that Big Mac

We all have our favorite fast food restaurants, especially the ones with a dollar menu. With this bad economy it is easy to think eating out is the better option. However, where health is concerned it is never a better idea to eat most of these items on the menu. There are ways to buy the healthier ingredients in these meals and make them on your own. Buy in bulk and eat over several days once your meal is made to save. If you still decide to go out. Feel free to check this website for the nutrition facts. Medical bills for a heart attack might also be more expensive than eating at home!

Don't eat your stress!

This darn economy has us all pretty stressed out. Studies show that when we are running around worried our blood system contains lots of sugar making it difficult to perform and your brain overperforming. This can be fixed by having complex carbs such as beans, sweet potatos, oatmeal, deep greens like spinach, nuts, avacados, tuna, and milk. These foods steadies the blood sugar so the brain can have a steady flow and calm down. This will relax the body and you will feel better. The milk is also good to have before bedtime. It has been said that it helps the body relax and fall asleep. So go have a good meal and relax!

Postpartum baby weight!

To you mothers struggling with the post baby weight like me. Here are a few suggestions and ideas that I am doing.

1. Start a food journal. Yes it can be annoying, but it is a good way to make sure you are cutting out what you shouldn't be eating. After a few days of documenting everything you eat, it is easy to analyze what choices should be changed.

2. Breastfeeding is said to help shed the pounds, but don't eat less. To keep up the milk supply you will need approx. 2500 calories. Even if you are not breastfeeding, don't eat less. It is important to eat good small meals often. It is not good to starve yourself no matter what.

3. Start walking. It is difficult to take your baby to the gym, so start walking. Not only will your baby enjoy the outing and new things to look at, but the excercise is great for you.

4. Some gyms will let you take your baby to their daycare once your baby is 3 months old.

5. Eat good proteins to keep your body going. When I feel myself craving some sweets such as chocolate I grab a boiled egg and scarf it down. Not only does this take away the bad craving, but it lasts longer.

6. Give it time. Internally it takes the body about a year to recover from childbirth. Don't be discouraged if you are not satisfied with your outside appearance for a while. It takes time.