Ways to improve the morning lulls!

Good morning everyone, as my first post I wanted to start out with a morning Hello, and I know that without coffee morning's can be the worst part of the day. I mean who really wants to get out of the cozy state of mind, and hit that snooze button a few times, or even just throw the dang alarm against the wall?!

Well, I use to not be an a morning person at all, I would stay up late and then sleep 10+ hours and waste the majority of the day [granted I was in college, and didn't have the corporate job], but when it came time to graduate and grow up, my word... Waking up and getting to work on time was a catastrophe. But, I grew out of those habits slowly but surely and I just wanted to share those habits with you if you care to read on. 

And before I suggest these things, obviously you are your own person, and these suggestions may not be for you, but they definitely improved my lifestyle and could be a bridge to get you into your own routine or think of ways to get out of those bad habits. 

• Firsty, the night before any good sleep try to not eat after 9 P.M. Clearly, sometimes are lifestyle may not prohibit, so that is why I say at least try not to. As well, as dinner should be a light meal nothing too packed with calories. That will make you feel bloated in the morning, and also make you just want to hibernate. 
• Having that said, try not to eat that 1/2 pint of Ben&Jerry's or your favorit sweet, after 9 P.M. and consider just having one cheat day to not tack on all of those calories. 
• Read for thirty minutes to an hour before going to sleep and not watiching the tube. Try a magazine, paper, or book, try to avoid reading from your phone, Ipad, computer, any technological device...  I don't want to get all scientific, but research has provided that the roll of  light emitted from a device can create wakefulness.  https://sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/electronics-the-bedroom
• In the morning start off slow... Push your alarm 10-15 minutes back until geting to your goal wake-up time. Also, for you dead sleepers, or snoozer's; try putting your phone or alarm on the opposite side of the room this way you have to get up to turn off.
• Stretch, to get yourself going.
• Have a dog, take the guy or gal on a walk or run around the neighborhood! They will love you for it!
• Try to get at least a 30 minute work-out in, it will make you feel great, and the day will be just even better!
• Eat a nice hearty breakfast.
  • Get some fruit and veggies in (make a smoothie)
    • Will be another topic soon.
  • Steel-Cut Oatmeal with 1/2 cupberries, bananas, any fruit to your preference...
  • 1 cup of Non-Fat Yogurt (try to get plain) with oats, a dash of honey and cinnamon, with 1/2 cup fruit.
  • 1 cup of Quinoa, 1/2 cup berries. 1/2 cup Almond or Cashew Milk, dash of cinnamon. 
  • 2-3 Eggs depending on your size and if you are wanting to bulk up I reccommend 6 eggs. I say it is nice to mix up on days and do some egg whites, and of course for me scrambled, but if you like over-whatever, or pached then go for it! Add a little spinach, mixed greens or arugla in there to add a bit flavor and get your daily greens in. Add some toast in there lighly buttered or jammed. Grains are good for you in moderation... helps your brain grow!
• Of course coffee or tea to get a litle caffeine and get your engine going!
• Try to read some news or watch the news while eating.

Like I said, you don't have to follow my regiment but if anything hopefully gave you a nice guideline to start off with. Have a good day and if you want to stay updated on my blog, go ahead and subscribe! If you have any real estate related questions or any general questions about food, drinks, healthy living, or DIY. Go ahead and contact me!

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