Our BT Weight Loss Challengers are working with some *great* experts. Tune in every Wednesday to follow our contestants and share in some healthy weight loss tips!
Dawn Hart from Team Heavens is training our contestant Colleen Ledene. Colleen is a new mom and Dawn has some terrific suggestions to overcome common challenges of trying to stay fit with a new baby in the mix.
SLEEP DEPRIVATION-
—-start your day off with a water vs. Coffee. Continue the day with another 8-10 glasses of water. This with will enhance your energy and help you exercise caution when the carbs are calling your name:)!
—-kickstart your day with Breakfast composed of unrefined grains and/or fruit + protein. Indulge in your coffee with breakfast
—-protein @ each meal
RUN OFF OUR FEET
—-having a plan in place can make this turbulent time a lot more manageable. Keep a water bottle, snacks in your purse.
—pack your snacks and lunch the evening before as your getting babies items in order.
—if you aren’t accustomed to snacking set your phone, egg timer or some form of electronic device to alert you its time to eat (every 2-4 hrs)
LACK OF PATIENCE
—-practice the art of ’self love’!
—-recognize your body has been on loan for 2+ years depending on whether you’re nursing which will affect hormones, energy, and weight loss.
—deep breathing will help regulate your stress hormones and teach your body to release the unwanted weight.