Starting the Day Right

Starting the day on the right track cannot be underestimated! Today, for example, I decided to do something a little different from my typical eggs and veggies breakfast. Cereal just sounded good, and since I want to live a life of abundance, and not limitation, I decided to go ahead and have cereal. I had some gluten free Puffins Peanut Butter cereal. I stayed with a serving size, and I added a half of a cup of soymilk to up the protein content. With that I had my usual cup of coffee, today with maple syrup.

It all came in at the right caloric load. So, it balanced out to 209 calories, which is right on track for a meal. I eat 5-6 small meals a day, and keep them around 200 calories. This meal had 34 carbs, which is a little high for a typical morning meal, 6 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, which is a little low, I like to stay at 10 grams and above, and 3 grams of fiber, which is reasonable. So, all the numbers were okay, not great, but acceptable.

Why then, am I so hungry after only an hour? I'm finding myself counting down the minutes until my next meal. This is not something I normally do. All I can gather is that it is the lower protein count, and perhaps the carb numbers. I'm not exactly sure, but I do know that either an egg breakfast, like a frittata, scramble, or even a tofu scramble, keeps me satisfied, and on track with my day better.

It is important to know how to start your day. Here is where I believe each person is individual. Some people start with fruit. I used to drink 2 quarts of water before I ate or drank anything else in the morning. This is a great way to get your body primed for the day. Actually, as I'm writing this I think I want to get back in that habit. It has several benefits. It helps your body flush toxins that may have gathered overnight while you sleep, it gives you all the water you need for the day in one sitting, so you know you will not get dehydrated during the day, and it assures that you are not going into the first meal of the day starving.

In fact, often we think we are hungry, when in fact we are thirsty. Next time you think you are hungry, try drinking water. If you find drinking water challenging, infuse it with fruit. Lemons and limes are great for detoxifying and alkalizing your body. Other fruit, like berries can be very tasty, you can even try cucumbers for a refreshing treat in summer. Another way to try drinking water is with therapeutic grade essential oils, like doTERRA. I particularly like the Slim & Sassy blend. You can find out more on my website : http://mydoterra.com/amandavellinga

Blessings to you, as you seek ways to start your day right. Let me know what that means to you.