The Three-Legged Stool Rule

When it comes to weight loss, and also to weight maintenance, there are 3 things that we are in control of 99% of the time: the WHAT, the HOW MUCH and the WHEN we eat. 

During your normal, every day routines, and barring any extraordinary circumstances of course, you must plan your menus in advance based on your schedule for the next day or two; you have to make sure you have all the food items you planned for; you have to use portion control in your preparation; and then you have to follow through with your plan for those days. Only in this way will you have what you need at home to pack what you need to take with you for your travels throughout the day. 

But what about when you're planning to be away for the weekend or a week's vacation? Or, day-tripping to visit colleges with your teen, or leaving early in the morning for a day in the city with friends? What do you do? I get asked these questions a lot by clients who are nervous about not having control and 'falling off' when they are going to be away from home for an extended period of time. As I discuss in the office, I want you to visualize a three-legged wooden stool. I want you to pretend that written on each leg is WHAT to eat, HOW MUCH to eat and WHEN to eat. 

Let's talk about Leg #1: the WHAT to eat. When you are away from home, you are in control of WHAT you eat. Depending on where you are and for how long you're away from home, and certainly if you're only out for the day, you most certainly CAN plan for and pack a good part, if not all, of what you need. Having said that, even if you know you'll be eating in a restaurant, you absolutely can (a) have a say in where you'll be eating; (b) can do a little homework in advance by visiting that restaurant's online menu and/or calling that restaurant or other venue; and (c) make the right choice of WHAT you'll be ordering. 

It's not too difficult to find a place where you can get a salad or cooked veggies with grilled chicken or seafood; telling the restaurant you want no added salt or gobs of butter, for example; or doubling up on veggies instead of mashed potatoes in that instance. I could give you many other suggestions, but the point is: You can control Leg #1 of the stool--the WHAT kind of food you'll be putting in your mouth. 

Leg #3 of the three-legged stool is WHEN. It is very important to make sure you not let more than 3 hours go by without eating something. Whether losing weight, stabilizing weight, or someone who has no weight to lose at all, eating every 3 hours (as well as staying properly hydrated with water) is what assures that you'll always have a log in your stomach... something for your body to burn all day. Again, if you visualize throwing a log into your fireplace at home, say, 8am... by about 10:30 or 11, that 8am log is almost all burned out and the fire is very low. But, if you throw another log or two into the fireplace before it's completely out, the fire rises again. Same with your stomach. 

Therefore, when you're away from home, and barring an extraordinary circumstance, it is almost never impossible to get something into your mouth at least every 3 hours. Based on your schedule and what time you're supposed to be where, you can pack a piece of fruit or two in your bag; or a 1 cup serving of mini carrots in a little plastic bag; or 1 or 2 small low-fat cheese sticks or a yogurt, etc. and so forth... the point being... you can control the second leg of the stool, the WHEN you will eat. Leg #2, the middle leg, the HOW MUCH of what to eat, is the only part of the 3-legged equation where you have to give up some control-not all control, just some control-when you're away from home for an extended period of time. In your home environment, you can control your portions 100% of the time: you have the tools of measuring cups and spoons and a small food scale to weigh and measure your food. 

When you are planning to be out, again depending on the where and for how long, you can prepare and pack much (if not all) of what you need, and you should always do it whenever you can. But, let's assume that you can't. In that situation, you have to strive to do the very best that you can. You cannot throw all caution to the wind, telling yourself for example: "Well, I can't be exact with my portion control, so I'll just eat as much as I want and deal with it tomorrow."... and, from my experience, when our clients are doing well, losing weight, feeling great and in control, they never want to eat more... so, instead, they err on the side of caution, and almost always end up eating less than they should because they were so afraid they'd eat more! 

So, we have 3 legs of a stool, and each leg is exactly the same size... at the start. The stool is perfectly balanced, it doesn't wobble at all. The first leg--the WHAT--you absolutely can control. You can control what you pack and take with you and/or you can control whether you CHOOSE a piece of fish or chicken or a slice of pizza. You can choose whether you snack on an apple or a yogurt or a bag of M&M's. So, the WHAT leg stays balanced. The third leg--the WHEN--you absolutely can control. No matter where you are, time is time... 3 hours in New Jersey is 3 hours in New York is 3 hours in the Bahamas and so forth. Makes no difference. You can control the timing of your meals and snacks. So, the WHEN leg also stays balanced. The middle leg, the second leg--the HOW MUCH--may end up being a little 'off' even with your best intentions. 

This is the only leg of the 3 that may come up a little short. So, try to visualize the same stool once again. When we started this conversation, each of those legs was the exact same size; the stool was perfectly balanced; there was no wobbling when you sat on it. Now, try to visualize that one leg-the HOW MUCH leg-just an inch or two shorter, which represents the less-than-perfect portion control. So, you have a 3-legged stool. 2 legs the exact same size. 1 leg a little shorter. When you sit on it, do you fall over? Absolutely not. ... which means the stool is still balanced, even if it's a little wobbly. 

Remember, when you're away from home for an extended time, be it a day, two days, a week... whatever you do in terms of what and how much you eat is coming home with you! Therefore, your goal should always be to strive to be as perfect as you can in the areas of WHAT, HOW MUCH and WHEN you eat, just as if you were home and achieving those goals every day. Then, if you are in complete control of two of those three legs-because it is easy to do so more often than not- but you fall a little short in the third leg, you'll still end up in a very, very good place, both physically and emotionally. 

And whether you lose weight, stay the same, or even put on a pound, you'll feel good about having had a goal, having planned to achieve that goal, and then following through. I just want to say one more thing as it relates to extended time away from home, and I know many of you will be planning one or more of those kinds of out-of-town trips for the fall and winter holidays, which will soon be upon us. Remember... in those circumstances, the end-goal should NOT be to come home with a weight loss... but to come home the same weight as you were when you left for vacation. 

If you focus only on being in control of at least 2 of those 3 legs of the stool that I just spoke about, chances are you will come home without a weight gain and you'll pick up right where you left off. If you go away with a 'fattitude,' throwing caution to the wind because you're on vacation and you think that's a license to eat and drink whatever you want and as much as you want, you will absolutely come home with way more than a pound or two... and while that food and drink might feel good while you're at pool side on vacation, you won't remember it at all when you step on the scale back home and feel like crap. 

On top of that, instead of picking up where you left off, you'll first have to spend a couple weeks or more digging yourself out of a 2-3-4 or more pounds weight gain hole just to get back to where you were before you left for vacation. And I can tell you from all my years experience that when clients have been really focused on controlling 2 of those 3 legs I spoke about, they almost always come home with the pleasant surprise of weight loss!  

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Tips to Planning Your Wedding Catering Menu

Planning your wedding can be one of the most daunting and exhausting experience you will ever go through.

 Of course you want the day to be perfect, go without any problems and give you time to enjoy the experience. Unfortunately due to the stress placed on brides for the perfect day, this is one of the most frustrating experiences they will ever go through.

 Most brides start planning their special day a year in advance, this gives you time to make all the arrangements, book the venue, arrange wedding catering and invite your guests. 

There are some important factors to take into consideration when it comes to wedding catering, ensuring that you appeal to all your guests' palettes and that everyone has an enjoyable meal that will be remembered for years to come. 

The first thing to take into consideration when planning your wedding catering menu is to consider your guests. Who have you invited, what do they like and what type of food do you think is going to appeal to all of them. 

Of course variety is important, enabling all your guests to find something that they will enjoy eating. Remember you will have those that eat meat, you will have vegetarians and then you also have to consider those with allergies, such as gluten intolerance and other food allergies. The next step is to consider the reception timeline. When planning your reception you will usually have some form of itinerary.

 This may be guests arriving to a glass of champagne, they will then be seated and speeches will be made. You may want to add a starter before the speeches to keep your guests happy. After the speeches you may want the main course, followed by the first dance and then dessert later on. Consider your timeline and then ensure the wedding catering you are considering can work to your timeline, reducing the risk of unwelcome delays throughout the event. 

Focus on the type of meal you want. Do you want your guests to be seated and have table service? Do you prefer the idea of canapés and more relaxed atmosphere or do you prefer a buffet style, where guests can help themselves to the food that they prefer?

 There is no right or wrong, this is down to personal preference and what you want to include in your wedding catering menu on your magical day. As with any wedding catering you need to have a set budget in mind. 

Reputable wedding catering companies should be able to work with your budget, coming up with a menu or ideas that caters to your guest's requirements, while ensuring that you don't exceed your budget on your wedding day. 

Having a set budget gives you something to work to when planning your menu, helping you identify what you can and cannot include on the day. Consider the season you will be tying the knot. On a hot summer's day, for a daytime wedding, a wedding catering menu that includes French crepes can be refreshing and light. 

Focus on the season, what fresh ingredients can be sourced and then decide on the menu you feel your guests will enjoy. Remember that the venue you choose will also play a role when it comes to your wedding catering menu. You will need to identify if the venue has a kitchen,

 if they allow catering companies to cook on the premises or whether you need to simplify your menu to accommodate the venue. Remember to choose a wedding catering company that has extensive experience in your area, a company that comes highly recommended that will provide you with the service that you can rely on and trust on your magical day. 

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Dance Classes - Far Better Than Working Out at the Gym

Are you fed up of your same old gym routine and workouts? 

If YES, then you might be wondering what else you can do to keep your body in good shape and get rid of that gym dullness forever. Why not join dance classes instead and lose weight fast and easy. To be fair, both exercising at the gym and dancing are considered good for your health.

 Let's just start with gym first. Gyms play an indispensable part when it comes to strengthening your muscles and keeping your ligaments in good shape, helping you lose weight, lowering the risk of getting heart diseases or any other problems, speeding up your metabolism, allowing your heart to pump more efficiently with less strain, enhancing your social life, and making you feel calm and content. 

Apart from these benefits, exercising at the gym has some disadvantages too. One of the biggest drawbacks of joining a gym is its cost. Once you join a gym, you'll be paying the membership fee first. Apart from that, you'll be paying a regular fee too. Also, if you feel like hiring a personal trainer, there will be additional charges for that. Another trouble is regarding the location of the gym.

 If your chosen fitness center is located far away from your home or office, reaching the gym ON time will be a BIG achievement for you. Traveling a lot before going to the gym can take away all your freshness because of which you'll definitely experience dullness and weariness during your work out at the gym, so it is important that you choose your gym precisely, keeping all the important factors in mind.

 In contrast, dancing is considered a far better option than exercising at the gym as the majority of people think of it as a funny and exciting way of losing weight and staying fit. Dancing not only gives you contentment, but also keeps your body fit and healthy. Dance in general, is an art that consists of decisively chosen series of human movements. It can be classified and illustrated based upon its choreography, movements or by its place of origin.

 It helps in relieving stress and depression, improving your mood, burning the calories, strengthening the muscles, decreasing blood pressure, maintaining your weight, and helping you fight against diabetes and other health related problems. 

Furthermore, if you don't have time for dancing classes, you can simply turn on your radio or TV and dance in your own room, or you can even go out and dance tension-free with your friends at a club or a party. Dancing away in public not only elevates your mood, but also increases your confidence.  
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How to Make the Mundane Telugu Ceremonies A Little Interesting?

Telugu weddings are all about fun and elegance.

The serenity of these weddings make them extra special not only for the bride and the groom but for the families of both the people and the guests as well. Telugu matrimonial ceremonies are a little mundane and you can add some fun ideas to make them hear whelming and exhilarating. 

Your wedding should be like a memorable affair for all the people attending it. It simply does not mean that you have to spend a lot to do so and go over your budget. A few simple and funny ideas can make your weddings that can make your wedding a grand affair and the most memorable event of the year. You can opt for including serene music into your wedding and make the guests happy and feel rejoiced.

 The music will keep the guests on their feet and you can change the mood of the whole affair. Music sure does play an important part in the wedding celebrations especially if it is a Telugu Matrimonial wedding. Though traditional music is included but you can add a touch of western or simple Bollywood music to make it more enjoyable for the guests as well as the bride and groom. 

As food is an integral part of the Telugu matrimonial wedding ceremonies, you can change the whole perception of the way people see it. In weddings you can make special arrangements the way food is served to the guests. It will make them enjoy your wedding more. Make sure the seating arrangement is perfect and the guests do not feel uncomfortable. 

At last it is they for whom you are planning the whole event. With the traditional food you can serve the guests with different cuisines like Italian or any other that you know your guests might like. Kids are natural fun enhancers in the traditional wedding ceremonies. They are ones who are having the most fun and you can make this event a lot more special. You can plan interesting games and activities for them to keep them engrossed the whole time. 

The kids will love this more than anything and they will keep your event alive. This will make this event more memorable for them than it does for you. 

Guests enjoy posing for photographs and you should keep this in mind and try to make this photography sessions much more enjoyable. Photos are the memories that you are going to cherish forever. You can hire a professional photographer with a wedding experience up their sleeves. They will make your wedding affair a more grandeur celebration for you and for the guests. The bride and the groom can pose with the guests and this will make all the guests feel more special. 

These little tips will make more your Telugu Matrimonial wedding celebration a memorable event for all. The bride and the groom as well as the guests are going to remember this unique wedding celebration in many more years to come

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Top Tips for Brides and Wedding Day Punctuality

It couldn't happen to you?

     As a bride, it is one thing to be 'traditionally late' in your arrival at your wedding venue where the groom is waiting but another altogether to find that you're so behind that the guests have started a football or cricket match to keep themselves entertained in the meantime.

    It couldn't happen to you? Well, you might be surprised at just how many brides are seriously late for the wedding service and in some cases, so much so that they put the wedding itself in jeopardy due to the loss of the venue etc. 

In almost all such situations, the problems caused by a tardy arrival are due to a late departure from their home or their base for the day, before the service itself. So, here are a few tips as to how you can avoid catastrophe on your big day. 

1. Plan your itinerary for your pre-departure activities so that you are fully ready to go considerably in advance of the 'last point' at which you can leave and still have a chance of making your venue on time. 

2. Many brides in a traditional gown prefer to get dressed at the very last moment in order to reduce the risks of creasing and marking etc. Understandable as that is, don't give in to that temptation. As per the first point above, make sure you are fully dressed and virtually ready to go well in advance. That will mean that any issues are discovered early and that will give you the chance to deal with them without putting your departure time at risk. 

3. If you are using luxury car hire services for your transport, discuss with them well in advance your timetable for the day. Let them tell you what time you need to leave your departure point by in order to make your arrival at the service comfortable. 

4. Plan your journey so that you actually arrive at the wedding venue or very close to it, considerably in advance of your planned entry time. Do your waiting in order to meet those 'traditionally late' requirements once you are in the vicinity and around the corner in your luxury limousine rather than at your departure point. 

5. Keep one eye on the progress towards getting ready of those you are travelling with. Custom is changing here and today sometimes brides will ride not just with their father (or other male 'giver away') but rather both parents and sometimes bridesmaids too. 

There won't be a lot of point making sure you are ready well in advance if people that will be travelling with you aren't! 6. Have a final check list pinned to the front door you will depart from en route to the ceremony. Prepare that in advance, at the latest the night before and make sure it contains everything you and anyone travelling with you will need for the service and reception.

 A quick glance at it before leaving should avoid grinding your teeth and requesting that your chauffeur turns around desperately quickly and goes back when you discover you have forgotten something on the way! A few basic tips but they may eliminate some of the more common causes of arriving unfashionably late at that all-important wedding service.  

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Fitness: Top 2 Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle to Avoid

A sedentary lifestyle presents a number of possible threats and dangers, and the topmost of these threats include obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

If you spend most of your time in a static position, your muscles and bones may grow weaker, resulting to acute pain and even arthritis. Also, according to health experts, sedentary lifestyle has the potential to promote speedy aging process and would likely cause psychological issues. 

This is why fitness shouldn't be an optional endeavor, but a way of life. So, What is a Sedentary Lifestyle? If your life is characterized by lack of physical activity, you are leading a sedentary lifestyle. And, in the present modern society, majority of people lead one form of sedentary life or the other. 

For instance, the working class individuals spend most part of their day (up to eight hours) sitting behind the computer at work. Then, they will get back home in a car and sit back to watch the television before retiring to bed. 

There is no room for physical activities and deliberate exercise. Over time, this kind of lifestyle could pose major threats to the mental and physical wellbeing of an individual. 

What are the Dangers of Sedentary Lifestyle? Obesity As mentioned earlier, obesity is one of the major aftermaths of a sedentary lifestyle. The problem about a sedentary lifestyle is that little or no calories are used up. 

This becomes worse if you are eating the same amount of food as someone who is always on the go. Consequently, weight gain will continue and lead to obesity ultimately. And, if you do nothing to get some physical activities or exercises, the situation will increase the chances of diabetes. 

If you are already obese or tending towards obesity, you need to quit your inactive lifestyle without further delay! In fact, you would need to embark on weight loss boot camp urgently to speed up weight loss.

 Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Another grave danger of lack of exercise is the risk of cardiovascular diseases, discovered to be common among individuals who live inactive lifestyle.

 The reason is simple; when you spend most of your time without embarking on physical activities, your heart do not get the sufficient amount of blood supply that it requires to function properly. Also, people who lead sedentary lifestyle are exposed to risk of other ailments such as breast cancer and colon cancer, including osteoporosis (a condition where the bone gets weak and loses strength). 

So, what is the lesson from it all? It's simple; get into fitness activities and quit completely from inactive lifestyle. You should also focus on healthy meal prep recipes.

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Feeling The Blues? Here's 7 Simple Strategies to Naturally Lift Your Moodű

Are you feeling the blues? Fed up with feeling Fed up?

 It's perfectly normal and understandable to feel down in the dumps from-time-to-time. Sure it would be nice to be deliriously happy all the time but sometimes life has other plans for us and we just have to cope as best we can. 
With that being said, you can lift your mood whenever and wherever you like. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, then read on for seven practical ways to lift your mood and beat the blues. How to Lift Your Mood and Beat The Blues

 #1 Try Reaching Out To Others When you're feeling low, try picking up the phone and having a catch up with a friend or relative. If something is particularly dragging you down, then get it off your chest and seek some advice from others. Sometimes a good old chin wag and a third-party perspective on your problems is just what you need to lift your mind.

 #2 Take Your Mind Off Things What do you enjoy doing? What makes you happy? When I get down or stressed I like to produce some music in my make-shift studio. It's my little escape where nothing else matters. Your job is to identify the activities that positively occupy your mind and lift your mood, then make more time for them. Even catching up on a few chores can be a great way to positively occupy mind and cheer yourself up. 

#3 Take a Short Stroll Outdoors Walking is a great past-time that works wonders for clearing the mind of any mental baggage that may be burdening you. You may not necessarily feel like going for a walk as you tend to be unmotivated when you're feeling the blues, but push yourself to get on those walking shoes and take a short stroll, soaking up the scenery as you go

. #4 Catch Up With Old Friends You'll be surprised how reminiscing with old friends can naturally lift your spirits.

 Catching up on old times and revisiting buried memories of times past can have a powerful effect on the mind. In fact, new studies have shown that Nostalgia is an extremely effective means for naturally lifting a person's mood. So get on the blower and reconnect with faces from the past.

 #5 Stretch For a Few Minutes If you can't get out of the house and you're feeling the blues, then try stretching for a few minutes. 

Start with your toes, stretch each muscle group, working upwards until you reach your head. This tip might not seem earth shattering but it's a great way to relieve any mental and physical tension.

 #6 Try St. John's Wart St. Johns Wart is a natural herbal remedy that is known to relieve symptoms of depression. 

If you are already taking medication for depression, then it's best to consult with your GP before taking St. Johns Wart, but if you are just looking to lift your mood, then a daily dose of St. Johns Wart may help. #7 Watch a Funny Movie What better way to shake off the blues than to sit down and enjoy a good movie? Any movie that keeps your mind happily occupied and brings out your cheerful side will do. If you really want to lift your mood, then listen to a comedy sketch,

 it's hard to laugh and feel sad at the same time. The Bottom Line There you have it, seven practical tips for beating the blues and naturally lifting your mood. Put these tips to use to today and start cultivating the happiness you desire and deserve.  

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Mastering Your Depression

Depression can seem like a death sentence. 

You fear you may be going mad and be reminded of a crazy relative (we all have one!). One client's fear was exactly that - she would end up like her mad aunt who caused chaos and upset. She had never married and my client's view as this was how she was going to end up - mentally unstable and single. 

Of course, the fear was driving the stress and when all we can think about is what we don't want, it can be a self fulfilling prophesy as this is the course you have set your mind on. Treatment consisted of challenging the "evidence" about her depression, about her aunt. My client could see understand that her aunt did have a psychiatric illness, it was not depression. 

My client was very different to her aunt as her aunt had been in and out of psychiatric institutions from a young age. My client was having a bad time having come out of a long relationship. With my skills as a hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner I was able to help this client sort out what was going on inside her head at a subconscious level. Another common fear amongst clients is the issue of taking medication. 

The fears consist of dependence on the medication, not wanting to take anything to delay a pregnancy or the fear of not being in control. My view is to see the medication as a crutch - it is there to support you while you sort out what is going on inside. In time, you can become free of your medication depending on the level of depression. But it does not change you or weakened you. However, if you are adamant about not using medication then seek hypnotherapy as a first choice of treatment. 

Many times I am told by clients that I am their last call, if what I can do doesn't work for them, then it is hopeless. Talking does not make depression go away; medications do not make depression go away and ignoring symptoms does not make depression go away. The only way is to control your symptoms of depression. You have to accept it is now part of you but does not need to define you. Once you can master your symptoms of depression, you are in control. When you stop fighting the fear of being "crazy", you are gaining control that you have, indeed, a special gift - you are very connected to your sense of self.

 You become a great observer of yourself - you can allow your depression to signal when you need to take of yourself so your highs are never quite so high and lows not so low. The unease is inside you, whether it is dealing with unwanted thoughts or not feeling anything, so it is important to re-establish a communication within yourself and focus on how you want to be. There is still a stigma attached to emotional upset and it can be you may find yourself using words like "stressed" and "fed up" in lieu of the word depression.

 Depression in itself will affect people differently. Not all depressed people will have suicidal thoughts. When despair and hopelessness enter the mix, this is where danger lies in those suffering from depression because one day the pros and cons list that you create may indicate that today is the day you leave this earth.

 Self harm is just a way to let of the pressure build up. Seek help. There is always hope but sometimes it can be very well hidden. Hypnotherapy and NLP are modalities to help you move forward. They can take you from where you are now to where you want to be. You are dealing with the inner parts of your mind, where our sense of self lives. Depression sufferers tend to have been very sensitive as children, creative and in tune with the feelings of others. It is a strength but becomes a weakness if this is your view. 

Gaining control of your depressive part will enable to you to see what its message is, to accept it and to get it to work for you rather than against. Your mind becomes clearer and your energy improves. You can be an active participant in life again and find joy. Click Here!

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Plastic Travel Containers Are Your Weight Loss Allies

Have you had serious issues trying to eat healthy lunches when you're away from home?

Maybe you have the unhealthy tendency to go to either a fast food spot or a restaurant when it's your lunch break and you end up eating a meal that is far to hefty in size and calories. 

If you want to have success changing your lunchtime eating habits in an effort to lose weight, one of your greatest allies in accomplishing this will be with plastic travel containers. You may not think much of these little marvels especially if you haven't used them much in the past, but once you see how helpful they can be hopefully you'll change your mind and stock your kitchen with a wide assortment of various sizes and shapes. Frequently eating out at fast food places or restaurants will present situations where far too much sustenance can potentially be eaten. 

This alone can be the number one contributor to substantial weight gain if this habit continually occurs on a regular basis. Changing this eating habit to one where meals are prepared at home you will have much more success controlling the amount of food placed on the plate in front of you. In addition to having much more control over your portion size, you will also be able to cook a bit extra to ensure you will have food left afterwards. 

This extra food will become the all-important meals for the future, and this is exactly where plastic travel containers come into play. Instead of simply covering the dish and placing the entire pan or pot into the refrigerator where it may or may not get used at a later date, get in the habit of portioning the leftover food into plastic travel containers. Once stored like this, you now have ready-to-go meals that can be used for any occasion. 

If you don't plan on eating the food within the next couple days, you also have the option to freeze the meal for up to three months. It helps immensely if you write the date and the food type on the lid or on a label so you know exactly when it was stored and what's inside. By having a few meals stored neatly away in the freezer, you will have emergency food ready for the days you don't feel like cooking or on the days when there's no leftovers from the previous night. 

This way you will not have to resort to going to a fast food spot, restaurant, or order pizza delivery which all offer way too large of portion sizes and in turn, calories. When you consistently have meals packed in plastic travel containers to take with you when away from home, you will be able to avoid the temptations to go out and buy a fattening fast food meal. Not only will you eat healthier but you will save a lot of money each and every month. With each fast food meal costing $8-$10 after tax, you can see how beneficial it can be not only for your stomach but your wallet as well. 

The next time you are at the market shopping for groceries, stop by the aisle with kitchen essentials and pick up a few packages of plastic travel containers in various sizes. You may also want to check your local dollar store (ie: 99 cent store, Dollar Tree) to see what they offer. 

You'll often find 3 containers with lids for only a dollar so you can get a variety of 15 containers for around $5. If you take care of your plastic travel containers and don't lose/damage the lids, they can easily last a year or two and truly become one of your strongest allies in your journey towards a healthy, fit life.  

When Healing Traumatized Person

For the first time in my life I saw the truth as it is set into song by so many poets, proclaimed as the final wisdom by so many thinkers. 

The truth - that Love is the ultimate and highest goal to which man can aspire. Then I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought and belief have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love." ? Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning One of the key ideas-that is integral to the philosophy of naturopathic medicine-is the importance of treating the causes of disease and not just the symptoms.

 In the case of treating mental-health conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety and addiction, we are forced as practitioners and patients to address trauma as a primary cause. 

Trauma is at the heart of much of what I treat. And in the case of someone in recovery from drug and or alcohol addiction, trauma is often one of the leading contributing factors in the progression of the disease. 

Consequently, in order for drug addiction recovery to be successful, we must first lay bare and acknowledge that it is always accompanied by profound pain of some sort or another. There are two physicians whose works inspired me when I began learning about addiction studies and recovery. The first was Dr. Victor Frankl, who authored Man's Search for Meaning, and the second is Carl Gustav Jung, a contemporary of Sigmund Freud and an early contributor to many of the ideas that later came to influence Alcoholic Anonymous. 

I first learned about Victor Frankl when I was just 21 years old. I had been living in Europe at the time, and my Rabbi's wife had loaned me a copy of Man's Search for Meaning, Frankl's most famous work. I never forgot the book and I have read it several times and referenced it many times. Frankl, a holocaust survivor, wrote extensively on his theory that the primary drive in human beings was the drive to meaning. He believed that a human being could survive even the most heinous suffering if he felt his life had meaning and purpose.

 Frankl felt that the greatest meaning of all lie in our ability to be people capable of giving and receiving love, and credited the love he held for his wife Tilly, with helping him survive his time while an inmate at Aushwitz concentration camp. I wholeheartedly agree with Frankl's theory, and have found that those patients who come to see me-that have found some measure of meaning in their lives-are usually the most successful at maintaining sobriety.

 I have also found that when that meaning is lost, even briefly, their is a real risk of relapse, depression, and even suicide. In those instances, part of my approach is to gently help the person seeking treatment turn their attention back to what their core values are; so that they can begin to live a life driven by purpose and meaning.

 My introduction to Carl Jung (often referred to as C.G Jung) came much later. I had heard about how Jung's philosophies had influenced the early formation of Alcoholic Anonymous while a student in medical school. His general theory of alcoholism has remained very intriguing to me. Jung believed that alcoholism was a spiritual crises. And that sobriety could only be maintained in the presence of a type of spiritual awakening. Jung was not specific in how this spiritual transformation might take place. Rather, he believed there were many ways in which a person might become spiritually "awakened."

 And even proposed that the act of becoming educated might be a type of spiritual path. He also spoke about awakening as a process that might happen within the context of a deep friendship or other meaningful relationship. He did not propose how this process should happen, only that it was a necessary component of sobriety.

 Because much of the underlining cause of drug and alcohol abuse is due to trauma, our nations "war on drugs" has been a further assault on people that have already been deeply wounded. What I believe is that trauma can only be successfully treated when it is acknowledged and the primary drives and inherent "spiritual" natures of human beings are addressed and encouraged. 

You cannot put a band aid on an addicted person and call them "recovered". Granted, there are some medications that can help (because there are real things happening inside the brain of an addicted person that need to be addressed) and pharmaceutical, and or nutraceutical medications, can offer a great deal of relief. 

And I certainly prescribe those to people who come to me seeking relief from addiction. However, that is by no means the end of treatment. And I do not believe that-in the absence of the spiritual and or psychological components nherent in addiction-long-term recovery is likely.  

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