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Grilled salmon – marinated with lemongrass, ginger, thyme, soya sauce, sesame oil & lemon – together with sweet potatoes and steamed zucchini.
It actually is my favorite dinner 😄 And the best part is: it takes only 50 minutes to prepare & cook the whole meal and trust me, it is so worth it!

In fact, starting your day slowly will help you be more calm and focused the rest of the day.
Take time for yourself, drink water, meditate, have a warm drink, have breakfast, get dressed and then start working.
A routine will ground you. You can also use this time to write the list of things you need to do and set your priorities. You will be less likely to forget things.
You will also increase your productivity and feel more in control.
What else do you like to do in the morning?

Dinner tonight 😉: chicken breast with herbs, kale, pomegranate, almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, dried cranberries! Started the meal with bread and olive oil for carbohydrates intake 😋

Two days ago, Lana El Sahely and I shed light on emotional eating, binge eating, and answered some questions about diets!
If you would like to know more about these subjects you can find our discussion in @lanaelsahely’s igtv section 😉

Some people might be losing weight because of an eating disorder or a disease.
Others might be gaining weight as part of a healthy recovery which should be praised.
We are all trying to feel better and work on being the best version of ourselves 💖
Please 🙏🏻 let’s stop commenting on people’s weight or changes in weight.

During this lockdown, my husband and I started baking sourdough bread.
It is surprising how rewarding baking is. Eating a product confectioned by yourself from to A to Z is so thrilling ☺️
The best part is: you cherry pick the ingredients that you like and make your own mix

Some behaviors encouraged by the diet culture – like counting calories, weighing yourself everyday, following strict rules, overcompensating – are pushing us towards an unhealthy relationship with food and disordered eating.
We try to follow external rules rather than focus on our internal needs by trusting our bodies.
During these stressful times, we should definitely not pressure ourselves. We must shift our focus on feeling better, listening to our needs and fulfilling these needs.
Please be grateful and be kind to yourself.

The holiday season can be really challenging for people recovering from an eating disorder.
Here are some tips to help you get through this time of year:
– Practice self-care: take time for yourself to relax, unwind and reduce stress and anxiety.
– Have a plan for how to approach holiday meals: your support team can guide you. It will help you cope with your anxiety and what to do should a family member become judgmental
– Set healthy boundaries: during this period, there will be a lot of diet talks or diet plans. Remember it is okay to say to events, to leave a conversation or unfollow social media accounts that promote diets and quick fixes.
– Shift your focus: start and end your day with gratitude: write 3 things you are most grateful for
– Don’t skip meals: Skipping lunch to be able to enjoy dinner or vice versa is not a good idea. It will make you eat more and crave high-calorie foods. Therefore, eat regularly and try to stick to your structured eating schedule
– Be gentle with yourself: try talking to yourself the way that you would a loved one or small child who was struggling. Remember that you are not alone and you are not a failure.
– Sleep well: 7-8 hours a night
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