April 25, 2016
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A blueberry-banana-strawberry breakfast shake is a great way to start the day.
Each week, on Mindful Mondays, Christie shares three tips toward a healthier lifestyle. She proposes something healthy to think about, something healthy to eat, and something healthy to do. Give these tips a try to improve your health, wellness and quality of life!
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MINDFUL THOUGHT: Focus on Including Healthy Things in Your Life
When there is too much attention on any one thing, it forces you to think about that thing constantly. For example, if you are walking around all day thinking, “Don’t eat chocolate, don’t eat chocolate, don’t eat chocolate” or, “don’t smoke, don’t smoke, don’t smoke,” those activities will be at the forefront of your mind and therefore, you may be more tempted to act on the cravings.
If you are trying to kick a bad habit, this week, put it aside. Make a resolution that when you have the urge to do this thing, you will pause and ask yourself, “Do I really need to do this?” If the answer is yes, then do it. Instead of focusing on what you shouldn’t be doing, put your energy into something positive. Introduce a healthy habit into your life like a daily breakfast shake or exercise routine and put the negative behavior out of your head. Continue to add more and more positive activities to your day. The idea is that if we put this bad habit on the back burner and add healthier behaviors into the mix, there will soon be no room for it.
MINDFUL EATING: Blueberry Banana Strawberry Breakfast Shake
This blueberry-banana-strawberry breakfast shake is a great way to start your day. A positive start fuels you to power through your day in a healthy way. This shake in particular is a crowd pleaser because of its fresh, mild taste. Just blend and enjoy!
5 medium strawberries
½ cup blueberries
1 medium banana (frozen or not)
½ cup vanilla almond milk
1 cup ice
*You could also add protein powder, flax seed, hemp seed or any other supplement of your choice.
MINDFUL ACTIVITY: “Power Into Summer with FlyWheel”
On Monday, April 25, FlyWheel is introducing its new Power Into Summer challenge. The premise is that you take four classes per week with a 28-day nutrition plan, access to a personal instructor coach and a team of holistic health specialists. If you like indoor cycling and are looking for a comprehensive and fun program to get your summer body back, this is for you. Also, when you sign up with a friend you both receive 15 percent discount. Visit FlyWheel Sports for more information.
