Mornings…….
Some people have a love/hate relationship with them.
Some people wish mornings didn’t start until noon.
Some people love the pre-dawn hours and get all of their work accomplished by noon.
Some people drag out of bed – others bounce right out and start at full speed.
No matter which category you fall into….mornings WILL happen 🙂
The choices you make in the morning will affect the rest of your day, so it is very important to choose wisely.
It all starts with a good night’s sleep – it’s important to be rested when you are facing another day. If you have to be up at 5, you might want to go to bed before midnight. Study after study is showing that 7-8 hours of sleep is vital for our wellbeing, weight loss, metabolism, etc. It’s been shown that sleep-deprived people eat up to 550 calories more per day and aren’t as likely to burn those calories off. (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/53-diabetes-news/12409–less-sleep-means-more-eating )
It’s also good to give yourself enough time to get everything done that you need to do before walking out of the house….yes, walking out….not madly, frantically running here and there trying to get everything together and find keys, papers, etc. while making a mad dash out of the door. If your day starts calm, you feel more like facing any challenge that may arise. If your day starts frantic and in a frenzy, one stressful moment may push you over the edge! So, no pushing the snooze button multiple times…..
Drink – start your day with a glass of water. Your body needs water and your metabolism needs it, as well. First thing I do after waking up is to go to the kitchen and get a glass of water and drink it all!
Get the body moving – I’m not suggesting that you have to do an intense workout first thing in the morning….especially for those of you who aren’t morning people 🙂 A walk outside in the yard, walking your dog, some stretching, some yoga poses, push ups, Pilates, etc. can help wake you up and energize you.
Eat!!!! – Breakfast is THE most important meal of the day – DON’T skip it!!!! Food is fuel and your body needs fuel to get through the day. I’ve had some clients tell me they don’t eat because they don’t like breakfast foods (oatmeal, cereal, etc) – I say, then don’t eat typical breakfast foods…..just make sure you include protein, complex carbs, good fats. In order to rev up your metabolism, you must eat.
Make time for meditation, prayer, inspirational reading, writing in your journal, words of affirmation, etc. Don’t forget your spirit – remember that you are here for a reason and that is to make a difference in the world, in someone’s life, in your day.
Each day is a gift….life is precious….each moment counts. The way you start your day determines the way you handle your day and the things that happen during the day. Your start can set you up for success…..or set you up for failure. Which will you choose?
Angela Prather 
a morning post. i like it
thanks