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Buddy-System Lunch Model – this can so work!
I think most of us enjoy eating cleanly (most of the time) and appreciate the good health that this type of food provides. However, my observation suggests that half the time, especially at lunch, we can drift toward sub-optimal choices because we’re bored, too busy, didn't prepare anything, or simply lost track of time.
So, what if you arrived at lunchtime two or three days a week to find a healthy surprise waiting for you? All you would have to do is eat!
Here's an idea: grab two colleagues who are probably like-minded when it comes to enjoying clean, nourishing food, and rotate who brings lunch.
I recommend starting off safely for the first couple of weeks by bringing prepared and contained meals. For example, you could have a mix of green leaves, capsicum, tomato, cucumber, carrot, feta, pistachios, goji berries, and some pan-fried chicken breast, seasoned with salt and pepper. This should bring some smiles.
It’s not about ordering; it’s a surprise for two or three days a week. This way, you only need to prepare lunch one out of every three days.
After a few weeks of simple, universally appealing choices, you can start to mix it up a bit. Consider bringing in a homemade couscous and bean salad, making sure to include a surprise element—like chopped dates, pickled watermelon, or some exotic cheese bits.
Lastly, I’m not suggesting that you turn this into a competitive scoring system—this could lead to negative outcomes! However, I believe most people appreciate positive feedback, which can enhance future interest and commitment.
Why not share this idea with a colleague today? Suggest that they go first, so you can opt out after day two if needed. If you get served a Service Station Sausage roll, Snickers bar and a can of Red Bull, please do not contact me.
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Is your ITBAND tighter than a high e string?
Due to countless miles of running and riding (and now aging), my iliotibial (IT) band (hips and lower back) has intermittently tightened up. This usually results in some knee pain and associated low back tightness.
Here’s my go-to stretch that I’ve relied on over the years.
Holding for 15 seconds x 3
If in any doubt, consult with your health professional before practising.
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Are you ‘still’ well (functionally) balanced?
Most of us, at ages 2 to 4, enjoyed activities like playing catch, climbing, dancing, and learning to ride a bike. All this play, involving gross motor action, helped develop our neural sense of balance and coordination. Fast forward 20 to 50 years, and we often find ourselves sitting a lot instead of playing. As you might have guessed, if you don’t use it, you lose it.
Here’s a quick test:
Can you balance on one leg for 10 seconds? Ideally, do this without wearing heels. Test your right leg and then your left.
If you had trouble with part one, part two will be more challenging. Can you stand on one leg and close your eyes for 5 seconds? Test your right leg and then your left.
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Data shows that 55% of adults can successfully complete part one, but only 19% can manage part two.
So, if you see someone in your workplace standing on one leg next to the printer, well, great! That means at least one person is reading my ramble!
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All juiced up!
-the power of juicing-
What you need: A juicer - CLICK HERE
Here are some effective health-balancing concoctions to enjoy before bed.
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Let’s say you challenged your stomach health over the weekend,
leaving you feeling unsettled and a tad bloated.
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Hungry Men - win with 'good' fat
In Pampy’s Post – Jul 25b - CLICK HERE. I shared details about a recent Men’s Health Appetite Project aimed at naturally reducing men's appetite and managing unnecessary food portions.
Ultimately, we focus on strategies to change food behaviour. With over 100 participants, the most effective strategy identified was prioritising healthy dietary fats—specifically, consuming them early in the day and early in each meal.
In fact, the effects of this approach were similar to those of GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. These drugs can help manage blood glucose levels and promote satiety, allowing individuals to feel satisfied with less food.
Including the following dietary fats has been shown to effectively help control appetite.
🥥 Coconut oil
🧈 Grass-fed butter
🥩 Animal fat (tallow, lard)
🫒 Extra Virgin Oil (the real stuff, not fake)
🥑 Avocado oil (again, only the real stuff)
Remember, good 'real' dietary fat, free from refined sugar and industrialised additives, will typically regulate (lower) volume - as they are calorically more dense.
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