Try 7 Low Carbs when you are Traveling and Reset when You Get Home

Eating healthy when you’re traveling can be a challenge. Airport food courts aren’t exactly known for their sterling nutritional reputations and airplane pretzels bust the carb count. To take the pain out of scouring menus or eating only iceberg lettuce, we’ve compiled a list of our go-to low carb snacks to grab when you’re on the run.

Nuts

We love nuts! Not all nuts are created equal in low-carb land though. Almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts are full of proteins and omegas to keep you going.

Kale

The kale craze of recent years has meant there is an abundance of pre-packaged kale chips ready and waiting for your next trip. These crispy critters can satisfy your need for crunch while being both nutritious and delicious.

Cheese

String cheese is not a kid’s food. Neither are the mini gouda rounds or individually packaged sharp cheddars. This is travel food at its finest!

String cheese is not a kid’s food. Neither are the mini gouda rounds or individually packaged sharp cheddars. This is travel food at its finest!

Meats

Sometimes you need a bit of meat — especially if you’re looking to up your iron and protein intake. Keep an eye out for cold cuts, beef jerky, and pepperoni when perusing the in-terminal snack stands. Just make sure to check the label for added sugar and high levels of sodium.

Hard-boiled eggs

Super portable and full of protein to stave off your hunger, an egg may well be the perfect travel snack. A little salt and pepper to spice things up and you’re in business.

Travel well and Reset once you get home with my 10-Day Belly Bloat Reset.

Reset your life with food

Learn How To Regulate Your Nervous System

If you are one to find it hard to relax, you are not alone. Today mos are finding relaxation a hard place to be. We work way beyond 40 hours a week, add the caretaker of your children, house duties, listening to friends or family members’ problems, or whatever else that might keep you always ON... 

In this blog, we are diving into the nervous system and why it’s essential to support yours. 

Stress can be addictive; because hormones of stress are addictive. Although the hormones of stress, like cortisol, have an ultra-critical function to our survival, It alters us that we're in danger, or gives us enough energy to tackle the never-ending to-do list  It’s of vital importance that we replace the siren blast of cortisol with regenerative practices that help us stay calm and well.

Your nervous system connects with every single part of your physical body and it’s said that it is the bridge that connects to our soul.

The Voluntary Nervous System

Our voluntary (or somatic) nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system which handles bodily movements. The peripheral nervous system connects the brain to motor neurons which control our muscles, glands, and sensory neurons, which are the nerve cells within the nervous system responsible for converting external stimuli from the individual’s environment into internal electrical impulses. The good news is that because this branch of the nervous system is voluntary, we have control of it, and we can use it when we want and rest when we want. A good example is using your arm to wave hello.

The Autonomic Nervous System

While the autonomic nervous system is voluntary, the autonomic nervous system is involuntary, meaning we do not have conscious control of this system—it will happen without us thinking about it. The autonomic nervous system regulates the function of our internal organs, such as our stomach, lungs, and heart. Essentially, it keeps the show running without us having to do anything, even while we sleep. 

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is what kicks into gear during downtime, or at least what should kick into gear.  This is the natural state our body should be living in when not in a state of emergency or danger. In this state; our heart rate slows down, our breath is calm, our digestion is fluid, and our hormones are balanced. All healing takes place within the parasympathetic state; in this state of systemic relaxation, our body regulates, restores, detoxifies, and regenerates. 

Signs that we are in a state of “fight-or-flight”: 

-       Tired (but wired)

-       Not sleeping through the night

-       Wide awake at peak hours (1-4 am) 

-       Digestive issues (excessive bloating, constipation, etc.) 

-       Elevated blood sugar levels 

-       Feeling unable to calm down, or slow down, mentally or physically 

Here are some tips to Reset and Regulate your Nervous System

Yoga + Meditation + Breathwork 

Spend 15 min in the morning of your time to create a habit of movement, and breathwork. Deep ​breathing through the nose is clinically proven to reduce stress levels, and activate your parasympathetic nervous system.

Foods for the Nervous System + Adrenals

A clean diet that includes healthy servings of fruits and root vegetables can be nourishing to the nervous system. While this transition can take some time, often a few weeks to a few months, it can be very healing to the system. 

Sound Healing + Binaural Beats

Healing and relaxing music, in general, is extremely helpful to help us feel good and at ease. Although some say ‘binaural beats’ are a bit of an illusion, or 'auditory phenomena' I think they can be tremendously healing. There are many kinds out there, and there are some particularly great ones that incorporate singing bowls and other instruments. Many guided meditations incorporate these, and many find it to be effective for meditation, or downtime.

Holistic Healing + Bodywork

Getting bodywork like lymphatic massage, craniosacral therapy, rolfing, abdominal massage reflexology, and reiki are all therapeutic and immensely helpful at turning off your stress hormones. There are many forms of massage and bodywork out there, try exploring some out of the norm to find the one that somatically matches your needs. These therapies, and similar, can be greatly helpful in releasing stored trauma, emotional tension, and physical tension.

Locals can now come out and RESET with me and Simon from Le Sound Temple. 

information click on Yoga Events and reserve your spot.

I have combined the Art of Yoga, meditation, and shamanic sound bath to help you Reset your nervous system.

3 Tips on Setting Life-Changing Goals

Do you have trouble figuring out how to stay focused & stick to your goals? Then you’re in the right place! When I first set goals, I used to find it so hard to stay motivated and stick to my goals. I was always changing them and could never figure out how. Below I go through all I’ve learned on how to stay focused & stick to your goals. These simple tips can have been super helpful in helping me set better goals for myself and create a better life in the meantime.

Creating Goals

Staying focused on goals and priorities has a lot to do with HOW we set those goals and priorities. For a long time, I tried to figure out how to stay focused on my goals. I felt like I was always struggling to stay motivated and always jumping from one goal idea to another. It took me a lot of hard life lessons that changed my perspective for me to see that it was how I was setting the goals that were making me struggle.

When we set goals we tend to decide on something material like a number or an item we want because we think it will bring us happiness. When really want what we want is much simple than that and can be achieved a lot sooner than we think. For example, I was always trying to start my own business. I failed so many times because I’d start something and be miserable. This was really confusing because I’d think but this is what I wanted.

The problem was I focused on what I wanted instead of how I wanted to feel first. When I start down and tried to figure out how to stay focused on my goals and how to stick to my goals I realized I needed to choose things that were going to give me the feelings I was looking for. Although I thought starting a business was always the answer, I finally understood what I really wanted to feel was free. I wanted work that I would love doing but also the freedom and flexibility it would give me. Luckily I realized early on that a  small business can be the opposite of that! When I thought more about freedom and flexibility I set a goal to start my own app. So many responsibilities came with this choice however the freedom and flexibility are there. Since then, I’ve had no issues staying focused on this goal because it’s a goal that reflects how I want to feel. 

So when if you’re struggling to stay focused on your goal and can’t seem to avoid distractions, take a look at the actual goal and see whether it’s bringing you the feelings you really want.

Find A Supported Environment

Our environment plays a big role in how to stay focused and stick to our goals. It’s easy to get distracted when our environment isn’t supporting us. Whether it’s family telling us to follow a certain career path, a difficult set of friends, or a partner that doesn’t believe in us, this all plays a part in how we focus on our goals and if we achieve them.

When we have supportive friends, families, and relationships it encourages us to keep going. They can motivate us to push forward when we feel like giving up.

Surround yourself with friends and family that believe in you. If you struggle to do this, then jump online and find a supportive community. I’ve found a lot of inspiration from people who have achieved amazing things with their apps. Their stories have motivated me.

Find stories of people who are doing what you want to be doing and use that to help you stay focused on your goals.

Listen To Motivational Content

Now, this is something I practice often when it comes to how to stay focused on my goals. It’s so easy to get distracted by doubt, bad days, or other people's opinions. There are some days when we get up and we just don’t want to get started because we have zero motivation.

When I want to remember that I can stay focused on my goals and achieve them I love listening to or watching motivational content. There’s nothing like jumping on the treadmill and listening to good speech or podcast episodes to get me in the mood to write or podcast myself. Here is a video of one of my many favorite authors Caroline Myss. and my Manifestation Meditation ton my Kamala Ingrid App. to help design the life you desire.

Kamala Ingrid

Choices that can Change your Life | Caroline Myss | TEDxFindhornSalon