Here’s to the tears I cried on the stairsmaster last night. I did not want to continue, but I did anyway. You may walk into the gym unhappy, but no ones ever walks out depressed. Here’s to that.
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7 Good Foods to Improve Moods
Stressed: Eat Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate)
the Journal of Proteome Research, found that eating just a smidge of dark chocolate (about 1.4 ounces) has the power to lower the stress hormones cortisol and catecholamines in the body, reducing your anxiety and giving you a better chance to get the job done
Sluggish: Have a Spinach Salad
Eat folate-rich foods like spinach and other leafy green vegetables as well as potatoes, fortified breads and cereals, beans, peas and mushrooms.
Cranky: Eat an Apple with Peanut ButterCrankiness can be a sign that your body needs fuel. Just be sure to refuel the right way: with foods that don’t leave you with a blood sugar crash an hour later, setting the crankiness cycle in motion all over again.Carbohydrates are a great source of energy that quickly burns out. Adding some fat or protein will slow the digestion process, causing your sugar and energy levels to remain stable for a longer amount of timeAnxious: Eat a Salmon Burger
Salmon is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient that may help tame your anxiety.
Dr. Ilardi says it’s best to stick with fish: “The specific form of omega-3 that most strongly boosts mood is found most abundantly in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel.”
Angry: Sip Green Tea
Green tea contains theanine, which calms you and helps you maintain clear concentration and focus
Sad: Eat Whole Grain Cereal with Low fat Milk
Vitamin D helps in the production of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter known as the “feel-good hormone”.
If you’re low on vitamin D, you may be affecting your body’s ability to stabilize your mood and reduce feelings of depression. To boost your intake of vitamin D, turn to lowfat fortified milk, fortified cereals or mushrooms.
PMS: Eat an Egg-Salad Sandwich
If your go-to PMS meal usually comes in the form of comfort food (mac ’n’ cheese, potato chips, ice cream) consider making an egg-salad sandwich instead. In the days before your period, it’s normal for women to begin craving carbohydrates. Carbs help your body boost its serotonin levels, in turn helping you improve your mood.
Opt for whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, and for extra PMS-zapping strength, pair them with tryptophan-rich protein such as eggs, sunflower seeds or turkey, which may enhance the release of serotonin.
Tip: Cut the mayo and mix your diced hard-cooked eggs with a teaspoon of fat-free or lowfat plain Greek yogurt and half a teaspoon of whole-grain Dijon mustard.
Read more: Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com - Woman’s Day
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Elen 2.0
In the past two months I’ve been really focusing on becoming a better me. What I mean by better me is the best Elen that I can possibly be (in MY eyes). ELEVATING MYSELF mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I’m becoming my dreams. Everything that I’ve always dreamt of is suddenly appearing right before my eyes. Things are just starting to effortlessly fall into place. It’s like once you make that conscious decision to change the small things that can SO greatly improve your mentality, your health, and your over all well-being, it all starts to miraculously happen. Voilà!
I’ve never been happier. Yes, there are moments of frustration when I reach a road block (in whatever avenue in life) it seems to open up a vague route of abundant choices. At that very point I’ve been making discoveries on what I should/shouldn’t have been doing all along. It’s such a clear path if you tap into the basics. What should I be doing? What makes me feel good? Wait, was that stupid? Does that feel right? We all know the answers to these questions. Follow your intuitions and your dreams should follow. Right? I believe so. This post makes me sound like a psycho….I rarely express myself emotionally. Especially on the world wide of webs. However, there are exceptions in life. So, there you have it. I’m finally happy. Thank you Lord. I’m grateful.
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I know I know. I promise to update this thing more! Love your blog btw.
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Her shoes are to die for.
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Sighhhh. I can hear this on repeat all day.
The Greatest Speech
