Virginia Chachati MPharm’s Post

🍫🍕🍪 STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR HEALTH GOALS OVER THE WEEKEND?  Don't worry, it's really common. But totally avoidable!! Here's 5 reasons why you might be binging on weekends, and how you can overcome them 👇 1️⃣ You're over-restricting during the week If you're living off of chicken, rice and veg all week, you're going to be more likely to binge as a reward (and out of boredom!) at the weekend. The only way you can lose fat sustainably is to do it in a balanced way.  2️⃣ You're an emotional eater When your career is non-stop, your kids need you, and you're too busy to get the wind-down time you need, you can end up stressed, which often leads to binging. If you're an emotional eater, address this first, 3️⃣ You're a social butterfly If you're weekends are jam-packed with brunches, events, BBQs and more, it can feel harder to stay on track. Just make healthier choices when you're out, and remember you can sometimes "calorie bank" (eat less calories during the week to have a bit more flexibility at the weekend - but only do this sometimes, or you'll end up yo-yo dieting!) 4️⃣ You struggle without a routine It can feel much easier to keep on track with your goals when you have structure. The weekend is usually more relaxed, which can lead to mindless eating and disrupted meal schedules. Pre-preparing delicious meals and snacks for the weekend can help! 5️⃣ You're not following me! I'm a women's health coach that specialises in helping busy women to reclaim their health and fitness, so make sure to follow all of my socials (more info in the link in my bio). ✨If you found this post helpful, I'd really appreciate it if you shared it! And let me know if you're a weekend binger 👇 P.S. If you're looking for a bit more personalised guidance, I can help you to drop up to 8lbs per month. Send me a DM saying "WEEKENDS!" and let's get chatting... 💬

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, putting the needs of others before our own. While it's important to care for those around us, it's equally important to make ourselves a priority. This means taking the time to focus on our own wellbeing, whether that means getting enough rest, eating healthy, or engaging in activities that bring us joy. Making yourself a priority is not selfish; it's necessary for a happy and healthy life. By taking care of ourselves, we are better equipped to care for others and fulfill our responsibilities. So, don't feel guilty about taking some time for yourself. Whether it's a spa day, a night out with friends, or simply taking a few minutes each day to meditate or read a book, prioritize your own needs and watch as your overall wellbeing improves. #selfcare

Great message for everyone-courtesy "I bet you haven't seen this before" There once was a young boy with a very bad temper. The boy’s father wanted to teach him a lesson, so he gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper he must hammer a nail into their wooden fence. On the first day of this lesson, the little boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. He was really mad! Over the course of the next few weeks, the little boy began to control his temper, so the number of nails that were hammered into the fence dramatically decreased. It wasn’t long before the little boy discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Then, the day finally came when the little boy didn’t lose his temper even once, and he became so proud of himself, he couldn’t wait to tell his father. Pleased, his father suggested that he now pull out one nail for each day that he could hold his temper. Several weeks went by and the day finally came when the young boy was able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. Very gently, the father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. “You have done very well, my son,” he smiled, “but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same.” The little boy listened carefully as his father continued to speak. “When you say things in anger, they leave permanent scars just like these. And no matter how many times you say you’re sorry, the wounds will still be there”. Stress, anxiety, frustration, & anger can all lead to a loss of focus & clarity. A loss of focus & clarity (even momentarily) can be the difference between success or failure. What may take years to build up can come crashing down literally in seconds if we do not have the correct tools to manage our emotions, our soft skills, and our communication. This is not a strategy that you, your employee's or your ecosystem should be looking to engage with!!! Nourishment Vitality is committed to empowering through online education by bridging the gap between prevention & stress-induced health conditions. "Awareness coupled with balance & moderation will always be key to making healthy choices" NV #angerissues #focus #awarenessmatters #onlineeducationplatform #healthforall #healthychoices ##stressmanagement #nourishmentvitality #anxietyrelief #hrcommunity #hr #hrexecutive #softskillsdevelopment

Wednesday Wellbeing Welcome to 2024 and my first Wednesday Wellbeing of the new year. It’s a bit later than usual as I felt the need for some rest and recuperation as I approached the new year. This more laid back approach to January fits in well with the idea of Wintering. It’s an idea I love, all about the need to rest and retreat at certain times in our lives. Very often we try and force ourselves to keep going and do more and more during our difficult times. Wintering is about using the example of nature to see how we can approach our lives in a more nurturing way. It can really benefit us to take time to rest so this can help us to emerge restored and ready to enjoy better times. This time of year, especially when it’s so cold, like it is today, our bodies can be telling us we need to rest and recharge. This then leads to a natural tendency to try and fight it and force ourselves to do even more. Having a long list of resolutions can be part of this as we set unrealistic goals for ourselves. Rather than fighting it, I try and tune into what my body needs and allow myself to rest, read and snuggle up in a blanket with a cup of tea. I often find at the end of it my energy is restored and I’m ready to get going again. Do you have any Wintering tips you’d like to share? Photo by Cup of Couple: https://buff.ly/3TZFQJh #Health #Inspiration #Motivation