The Effects of Late Night Snacking

While I know there are times where everyone is always too busy at work to eat lunch, they think that by eating later on in the night, it will make up for the calories they missed during the day.

Well my friends, that is NOT the case in this situation. Late night eating or snacking can cause weight gain, and even uncomfortable sleeping. If you do get hungry later on in the night, and need a little snack to hold you off till the morning, make sure you are going for the fruits and veggies. DO NOT go for the chocolate or the boxed cereal, or even anything that has caffeine in it. These foods will not only keep you up, and make you unable to go to sleep at a normal time, but will also cause you to gain weight. I would also suggest a glass of water instead of trying to figure out what kind of food you want to eat.

When you go to bed after eating a large snack or meal, you are not giving your body any time to digest the food. Therefore, it is just sitting in your stomach while you aren't being active for X amount of hours since you are sleeping. For some, it even causes acid reflux and heartburn (take it from me, I get the WORST acid reflux if I eat something right before bed, and trust me, it is not fun). You will wake up feeling 10 times better in the morning if you go to bed without eating a heavy meal.

                                                    USE YOUR WILL POWER!

Who Needs a Gym?

They say "Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym." Well that is certainly right my friends!

I am a huge gym rat, but when I am unable to go to the gym for a few days, I am in a panic! The easiest way to overcome this is very simple. If you do not have time to go to the gym for a few days, no worries. All you have to do is make sure to eat super healthy. Not only will you feel good about yourself, but your body will love you as well.

I am not telling you to skip the gym all together, but if you are looking to lose weight, a diet consists of about 85% of what you are putting into your body, and the rest is exercise.

You should prepare your lunches and your dinners for the week, so that you know what is being put into your food. Sure you can order a healthy meal for lunch or dinner, but you do not know how your food is being cooked, and with what.

It may be a bit time consuming, but it will be worth it! You will feel better, you will also be saving money!

It is just one simple step.... be aware of what you are putting into your body. Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. No fried food or sweets (unless you want to give yourself a cheat day..... BUT JUST ONE !!!).