I don’t know about you… But sometimes, when I’m finally chilling on my sofa at 9:30 pm, watching Silent Witness, I crave snacks.
Biscuits. Snickers. Twix. Gold Bars. Dark chocolate. Salt and vinegar crisps. You name it. I want it. Especially after a busy, stressful and overwhelming day at work.
Old me could never stop at one, though. Before I knew it, I’d eaten a bag of crisps, half a packet of biscuits and a bar of chocolate.
Then the guilt would start. Followed quickly by a spiral of negative thoughts.
“You never do what you say you will to help yourself look and feel better.”
“Why can’t you just change and eat healthier?”
“You’ll never feel fit, attractive and confident if you keep doing this.”
Can you relate? If so, please know you’re not alone.
When you’re driven and ambitious, working 50+ hours a week, your body’s going to crave junk food and a sugar hit. And when you give your career the mental and emotional energy you do, your mind’s going to crave easy ways to de-stress and relax.
With that said, over the years, I’ve created some simple evening rituals that help me eat better and feel more in control. So, in the hope they help you too, here’s 3 of my favourites:
Ritual #1
After work every day — before I do anything else — I go on a walk with my partner, Phil, and our CUTE Cockerpoo, Baylee.
It’s a “junk food-free” way to re-energise your body. Clear your mind. Calm your emotions.
So, we do it if we feel like it or not. If it’s late. And even if it’s raining — it often is in Cumbria!
Ritual #2
On an evening, before I get all cosy on our sofa and watch Netflix (currently obsessed with Run Away), I change into my PJs and get washed.
I have absolutely no idea why this works! But since it works effortlessly for both myself and my coaching clients, I do it. every. single. night.
Ritual #3
I always, always, have a treat after supper. Some call it pudding. Some call it something sweet. I call it “one treat a day”. Does it work every night? Nope. But 70% of the time, it does — which is good enough for me.
And when I crave more than one treat? I create a treat plate! A side plate filled with 3 different snacks I fancy. Works like magic to satisfy your cravings without eating a whole packet of anything.
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Thanks so much for reading.
Becky x