frame of mind for a good, restful night’s sleep.
People are always asking me how I manage to wake up energized each day. (And, believe me, some days I’m more energized than others, just like everyone else.) I do have a few rules that seem to work for me:
Don’t eat too close to bedtime. (It actually takes an average of 3 to 4 hours for the food you’ve eaten to leave your stomach. When your body is working to digest your food, it’s not relaxing, so you may find it harder to fall asleep.)
Don’t drink too much water late in the evening.
Resolve all arguments before going to sleep.
Don’t watch scary movies or read scary books right before going to sleep—save them for the afternoon.
Make a list of the issues that are making you stressed or nervous—and set them aside for the night.
Review what made you happy that day.
Think about what you’re looking forward to tomorrow.
Turn off your phone after 10 p.m.
Kelly’s Cardinal Rule
Wrap up every day with a great big bow and be ready for your next adventure.
KKBfit HOT Quiz
Answer the following questions to discover if you’re on the right track. Did you do what you were supposed to this week so that you can enjoy your Sunday Funday?
1. How many times a week did you have good healthy carbs for lunch?
Two— not so great
Three— better
Four— good for you
Other?
2. Are you getting enough protein? How many days did you eat chicken, fish, or meat for at least one meal?
I had protein for dinner every single day— Wow! You’re good.
I had a grilled chicken salad for dinner on three different days— That’s good, but I wish you’d get a little more adventurous in your choices.
I hate fish and chicken gets boring, so I probably didn’t eat as much as I should— Why not try shrimp or crab if you hate fish? Or have some good, lean red meat. It doesn’t always have to be chicken or fish.
Other?
3. How many days did you snack this week?
Two— Awesome!
Three— I hope they were good snacks!
Four— Maybe you’re not eating enough when you sit down to a meal.
Other?
4. How many new foods did you try this week?
None— You need to get out of that rut!
One— How did that work out for you? If it wasn’t great, try something else.
Two or more— You’re really becoming an adventurous eater.
Other?
5. Did you try any new recipes?
Didn’t have all the ingredients I needed— Well, next time try to plan better.
Read through them but didn’t have time— Hope you picked one to try next week.
Tried a couple; loved one, hated the other— Now you’ve got a new one in your repertoire. Keep on trying.
Other?
6. How Kelly Green are you?
I had a Kelly Green Juice— Wasn’t it yummy?
I had a smoothie from the health food store with a splash of spinach— Great choice!
I had kale chips, spinach, and quinoa for dinner last night— I bet you woke up feeling great this morning!
Other?
7. What are your biggest food regrets?
Don’t have any— Really? Are you sure you’re being honest?
Skipped lunch one day and then was so starving that I really gorged on dinner— So now you’ve learned something important. At least you’ll be less likely to do that again .
Ordered take-out Chinese and ate myself into a food coma— Sorry about that, but I know what you mean. I’ve made that mistake myself .
Other?
8. How KKBfit are you?
Haven’t had a meal since last night, but I’m going to skip breakfast and go on a run. I won’t eat anything until lunch.— Sorry, but starving your body is not KKBfit .
Worked out so hard, I’m going to have a smoothie— Food should be fuel, not a reward for overwork .
Making pancakes with my kids, then I’m going on a bike ride— Now that’s what I call KKBfit!
Other?
9. What’s in your Kelly budget?
M&M’s with a Caesar salad— That’s not enough, and I don’t think M&M’s are a major food group .
Not eating all day and scarfing a bowl of pasta— Sorry, but that’s not how to keep a Ferrari running smoothly .
A fruit smoothie, rice,
People are always asking me how I manage to wake up energized each day. (And, believe me, some days I’m more energized than others, just like everyone else.) I do have a few rules that seem to work for me:
Don’t eat too close to bedtime. (It actually takes an average of 3 to 4 hours for the food you’ve eaten to leave your stomach. When your body is working to digest your food, it’s not relaxing, so you may find it harder to fall asleep.)
Don’t drink too much water late in the evening.
Resolve all arguments before going to sleep.
Don’t watch scary movies or read scary books right before going to sleep—save them for the afternoon.
Make a list of the issues that are making you stressed or nervous—and set them aside for the night.
Review what made you happy that day.
Think about what you’re looking forward to tomorrow.
Turn off your phone after 10 p.m.
Kelly’s Cardinal Rule
Wrap up every day with a great big bow and be ready for your next adventure.
KKBfit HOT Quiz
Answer the following questions to discover if you’re on the right track. Did you do what you were supposed to this week so that you can enjoy your Sunday Funday?
1. How many times a week did you have good healthy carbs for lunch?
Two— not so great
Three— better
Four— good for you
Other?
2. Are you getting enough protein? How many days did you eat chicken, fish, or meat for at least one meal?
I had protein for dinner every single day— Wow! You’re good.
I had a grilled chicken salad for dinner on three different days— That’s good, but I wish you’d get a little more adventurous in your choices.
I hate fish and chicken gets boring, so I probably didn’t eat as much as I should— Why not try shrimp or crab if you hate fish? Or have some good, lean red meat. It doesn’t always have to be chicken or fish.
Other?
3. How many days did you snack this week?
Two— Awesome!
Three— I hope they were good snacks!
Four— Maybe you’re not eating enough when you sit down to a meal.
Other?
4. How many new foods did you try this week?
None— You need to get out of that rut!
One— How did that work out for you? If it wasn’t great, try something else.
Two or more— You’re really becoming an adventurous eater.
Other?
5. Did you try any new recipes?
Didn’t have all the ingredients I needed— Well, next time try to plan better.
Read through them but didn’t have time— Hope you picked one to try next week.
Tried a couple; loved one, hated the other— Now you’ve got a new one in your repertoire. Keep on trying.
Other?
6. How Kelly Green are you?
I had a Kelly Green Juice— Wasn’t it yummy?
I had a smoothie from the health food store with a splash of spinach— Great choice!
I had kale chips, spinach, and quinoa for dinner last night— I bet you woke up feeling great this morning!
Other?
7. What are your biggest food regrets?
Don’t have any— Really? Are you sure you’re being honest?
Skipped lunch one day and then was so starving that I really gorged on dinner— So now you’ve learned something important. At least you’ll be less likely to do that again .
Ordered take-out Chinese and ate myself into a food coma— Sorry about that, but I know what you mean. I’ve made that mistake myself .
Other?
8. How KKBfit are you?
Haven’t had a meal since last night, but I’m going to skip breakfast and go on a run. I won’t eat anything until lunch.— Sorry, but starving your body is not KKBfit .
Worked out so hard, I’m going to have a smoothie— Food should be fuel, not a reward for overwork .
Making pancakes with my kids, then I’m going on a bike ride— Now that’s what I call KKBfit!
Other?
9. What’s in your Kelly budget?
M&M’s with a Caesar salad— That’s not enough, and I don’t think M&M’s are a major food group .
Not eating all day and scarfing a bowl of pasta— Sorry, but that’s not how to keep a Ferrari running smoothly .
A fruit smoothie, rice,
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