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Breakfast Ideas

Eating breakfast is part of my morning routine. I usually eat after exercising. If I don't eat breakfast, I tend to get tired, headaches and my brain just doesn't think as clearly. Eating a healthy breakfast gives the body nutrition to start the day with. Studies have also shown that kids who eat breakfast, do better in school. Unfortunately, most breakfast foods are high in carbohydrates and full of sugar. Pancakes, french toast and waffles drenched in butter and maple syrup with bacon and a runny egg are my favorite. Those days are over though except for eggs which are a good, non carb protein choice and are versatile. They can be hard boiled, poached, fried in coconut oil or grass fed butter or scrambled with vegetables. During the week, I like quick things like a bowl of cereal and an egg. Unfortunately, box cereals are full of sugar and milk will also add to a blood sugar spike. Even oatmeal and quinoa aren't the greatest for blood sugar control. Lately, I've been...

Morning Routine Benefits and Ideas

I'm a big fan of having a morning routine. It sets the tone for the day. For me, not having a routine makes the day feel out of control and like nothing was accomplished. Anything important I absolutely want to get done, I do in the morning. That way if something else comes up, it's done and I don't have to worry about fitting it in later. During the week, my morning routine consists of wake up, shower, exercise, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, fix my hair, take the kids to school and start work. Pretty simple. Weekends I swap out work for cleaning the house or cooking. I exercise in the morning to make sure I get a workout in and don't have to worry about it later. I also try get up roughly the same time every day. Some other morning routine ideas include: write in a journal meditate go for a walk read spend a few minutes cleaning the house make your bed It's important to start slow and add healthy habits to your routine a little ...