PREPARATION IS KEY Your Guide to Thriving During the Busy Season of Life
I cannot believe summer is winding down. How does the time go by so quickly? Everyone always says time speeds up as you age, and I genuinely think time has become a thief after having kids. They say the days are long, but the years are short. Lately, the days seem to be shorter, too! We’re now entering the busiest time of year for many of us. Some parents are getting their kids ready for school or the start of another sports season, while others are already preparing for the holidays. No matter the event — preparation, discipline, and perseverance will dictate our success. Success in what? Well, it really depends on you, but I would describe success as: • Daily gratitude • Hugging my children and husband (fur pup or whoever your happy person is) • Adequate protein, carbohydrate, and fat balance in my day • Daily movements (which, for me, is best early in the morning) • Choosing my dinner meals for the week on Sundays • Grocery shopping for the week ahead of time • Getting in breakfast each day
to eat for the week! You may like SkinnyTaste.com or LowCarbYum.com! 2. Plan out meals for the whole week in one day. For me, this special day is Sunday. 3. Grocery shop for the whole week and utilize help. Use Instacart, Publix Delivery, or a personal assistant to do your shopping over the weekend or at the beginning of the week if needed. Do what it takes to write out the grocery list, buy the items, and stock the house. 4. Buy a crockpot or instant pot. This is a game-changer when you’re busy and don’t have 20 minutes to cook in the evening. Take an extra 5–10 minutes in the morning to throw it together. You will be thankful you did. 5. Stay consistent with a schedule to move. If you are working with a trainer two mornings per week, keep the same schedule to do some movement on your own the other three mornings. Make it a routine! Also, don’t forget your 5–10-minute walks after every meal; make this a habit, too! After two weeks of routine, your body will crave it even more! 6. Write down standards and gratitude points. A goal is just a wish until you write it down and hold yourself accountable. Then, it becomes a standard and something we accomplish. 7. Have easy snacks to grab OR prep snacks at the beginning of the week. Prepping snacks on the weekend for the whole week is the best way to be prepared and achieve a successful week. 8. Have a consistent breakfast. I am sure you have heard SO many times how important breakfast is, but it truly is an essential meal. It is the start of blood sugar stability for the day. 9. Drink plenty of fluids. Proper hydration can actually improve metabolism, hunger, fat loss, brain function, muscle gains, sleep, and energy. It is truly life-changing. PUT A STRAW IN YOUR CUP! 10. Sleep. Rest. Recover. 330 billion cells regenerate in our body every night with proper rest and recovery. We need cellular regeneration for our metabolism, brain function, and energy as well as to reduce inflammation. Use these tips as you enter the busy season of life and see how much better your body feels! These 10 tips can seem like a lot initially, so start with one per week. You will be amazed at how much better you feel just making one small change at a time. Stay consistent and keep working hard! –Jenni Berman
• Protein snacks throughout the day • Proper sleep hygiene and schedule
• Walking after meals — even if it is just eight minutes • Drinking one gallon of water (maybe more or less, depending on what your body needs) • Proper electrolyte replacement The list could go on, but these are some basics I try to keep in mind and hit daily to feel the best version of myself and keep my metabolism revved up. So, what is the point? How do we stay ahead of the game? How do we hold onto discipline? Preparation Is the Key to Success. Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your busy season: 1. Having a cookbook or guide for dinner meals is huge. Have you seen the cookbook I designed? It’s called “The Ultimate Guide to Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipes” and is available on Amazon ( https://a.co/d/ eGHx8KO ). They are easy and delicious. If you don’t want to use my cookbook, find a different one that fits your goals and use it for inspiration. This takes a lot of time out of trying to figure out WHAT you are going
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