Feeling Heavy? Here’s How to Lighten Up Your Day

Five Tips for Feeling Lighter:

1. Always start your day with breakfast.
Research shows that weight management is easiest for those who enjoy a hearty breakfast. Some great breakfast ideas:

• Oatmeal with berries and ground flaxseed + whole-grain rye bread with boiled egg + water, tea, or coffee
  OR

• Low-sugar granola/muesli with natural yogurt and berries + whole-grain rye bread with turkey slices + water, tea, or coffee

Also, make sure to have lunch 3–4 hours after breakfast. A solid, nutritious lunch supports weight management as well.

2. Try a lighter training week.
This helps lower your body's cortisol levels, which is especially important during stressful periods. Move your body in lighter ways — walking, cycling, gardening, or stretching/yoga. Too intense exercise can actually increase cortisol and slow weight loss.

During a lighter week, you reduce strain on your body, and bloating can decrease. Relax in the sauna and release tension with a foam roller or fascia ball — this helps your body's fluids circulate better. Most importantly, love and care for your body 💗.

3. Pay attention to your carbohydrate sources.
Swap out "empty" carbs like white rice, wheat flour, pasta, pastries, and sweets for better options: fruits, berries, whole-grain pasta, or brown rice.
Check ingredient labels and leave products high in sugar and saturated fats on the shelf.

4. Fill your plate with as many colors as possible.
Vegetables guide you toward healthier living and support weight management. Remember: "Eat the rainbow."

5. Try herbal teas such as ginger or peppermint.
Both support digestion and can help reduce bloating, leaving you feeling lighter.

💗 Jenni