Pushing past the negativity

We all have issues around us that affect our lives.  We certainly don't need other people adding to that.  I am talking about people I like to refer to as "the negative nannies."  These are people that appear to never be happy, always complain and act like there is no way out of a situation.  Ever hear the saying "misery loves company?"  This is them. Rather than wallow in their own misery, they tend to lower the moral of others so that they can feel up.  They say that if you are around a type of crowd for 5 years you will become that.  So be around people that are negative nannies and within 5 years you will start being that way too.  Unhappy, bitter, and lack of focus. 

There are ways to combat this.  You don't need to become a negative nanny.  First, do not surround yourself with these people.  If there is someone in your circle that is negative then cut them out!  You do not need their influence.  Tell them why if you want.  Rather than try to change their outlook on life though, they will start bashing you.  A negative nanny thinks nothing is their fault and it is everyone and everything around them. 

You may have to work around these people though.  It is a little harder to avoid them this way.  One thing though is when they start saying something negative put a positive spin on it.  For instance, if they are complaining about the employer you both work for, tell them that at least we got a job and that there are thousands of others that would love to be in their position.

Remember, stay away from negative nannies.  They will bring you down and that is not something you need.  It will affect everything you do.  Including getting your own goals accomplished. 

Craving that candy bar? STOP!

Ever sat there and HAD to have a candy bar or that ice cream sundae or even that soda?  You were CRAVING it.  It was all you wanted at that moment.  That is because your body loves sugar.  Sugar is converted into energy.  The simpler the sugar the more your body wants it.  It is easier to process than complex sugars. But there is a problem.  All the sugar that isn't used, gets stored as fat.  And unfortunately the body will use new sugar before it uses the stored fat for energy.  This means any unused sugar gets stored into the fat cells, which makes the fat cells (and your waistline) grow bigger. 

If you are tying to lose weight and slim that waist line I know it is a struggle to avoid those sugary confections and soda.  Especially when you have been consuming them for so long.  The secret is to retrain your body.  Stop eating all those processed foods (yes even the ones that claim they are healthy, in the freezer aisle) and start making your food from scratch.  Yes, that takes more time.  Yes, it can be inconvenient.  You can prepare them in advance and freeze or package them so that you can easily grab them throughout the week. 

But what to do about those sugar cravings.  I recommend eating a piece of fruit.  One candy bar can have 300 calories.  An apple will have around 75.  Big difference.  The sugar from an apple will also be released steadily, over a period of time.  It will give you more sustained energy as opposed to a candy bar which will spike and then make you crash. 

Sugar also messes with your body's insulin production.  This leads to complications such as type 2 diabetes.  By eating the complex sugars, such as fruit,  you are actually promoting healthy blood levels.  Your insulin doesn't spike, but is released over a period of time.  You also get a more sustained energy. 

I also recommend Shakeology.  It helps to control your blood levels and gives you all the nutrients you need for the day.  You can find out more about it at Http://myshakeology.com/coachseanx