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  Have you ever had a hard day at work and been tempted to pull into the drive-through or pizza joint for a quick fix of junk food? Or maybe you think about stopping at the grocery store for a pint of ice cream. And you don’t even feel that bad about your plans to eat every single bite of it … After all, you’ve had a bad day, right? Stress eating is real. But guess what? It usually leaves you feeling WORSE after you finish it. You’re bloated … you’re tired … you feel blah … and maybe you even have a stomachache. And, most of the time you regret it or feel guilty about giving in afterward. (Read 7 ways to crave less sugar here ) Giving in to cravings can soothe you temporarily, but it sets you up for even more cravings in the future. ---> Here’s why: Your brain burns about half of your body’s daily carb requirements. (Do you think that’s as AMAZING as I do!?) Regular short-term “acute” stress can mean your brain needs about 12% more energy, which might explain the initial cravings. B

  So many people today are struggling to find motivation. It’s tough to find the motivation needed to get out of bed and into workout clothes. It’s even tougher to find the motivation to stick with a healthy eating plan. (Read: Nutrition and Fat Loss Nutrition Blueprint ) The chaos of 2020 is taking its toll on our minds and bodies, but there’s a way out. If you’re struggling to find the motivation to get to exercise, allow these seven reasons to inspire you to get moving… Exercise Because —Your Body Works It may seem like an odd reason to work out, but the fact that you can work out ought to inspire you to do so. After all there are plenty of folks who have been affected by disease or congenital conditions that make working out impossible. If you are able to exercise, do it! Every movement you make, be grateful and work to learn your body’s limits. In essence, when you do this you’re giving your body a high five! Exercise Because —Disease Can’t Handle It True, there are diseases that

  Let's face it, most people dislike exercise. Or at least they think they do. They say it takes up too much time, they don't like to get sweaty, or maybe they're so out-of-shape that exercise hurts. Or maybe they'd just rather lie on the couch and eat cake. I think that anyone who says they don't like exercise is really saying that they don't have any motivation. Motivation is what gets you to stick with an exercise routine—even when it's the last thing you feel like doing. (Read: Your Weight Loss Motivation ) There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer for motivation, since different things motivate different people. Try the following 7 reasons on for size and discover what motivates you: Reason #1: Health The long list of health benefits attributed to exercise should be enough motivation for anyone. Physical activity helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It also helps lower bad cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, while improving the