Today on the Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin chats with Health and Weight Loss Coach, Dr. Orlena. Tune in to learn about:

Picky Eating and Nutrition for Kids:

• Many children present with stomach pain due to constipation because they are not eating enough vegetables
• Can be based in conflict and a child’s desire for control
• Forcing children to eat food they do not like is counterproductive and will lead to more power struggles over food
• Children learn to eat a healthy diet by watching their parents model healthy eating
• Dr. Orlena’s “super food” is: vegetables! (Incorporate as much variety as possible)
• Packaged snacks are convenient, but so is fruit
• Get your children involved in the meal preparation process

Self-Care for Moms:

• Model a healthy lifestyle for your children
• Our emotions drive our behaviors - leading a healthy lifestyle and learning to manage uncomfortable emotions will improve self-awareness
• Ask yourself (and your children) how you are feeling when you get the urge to get a snack
• Prioritize your self-care - the best thing you can give your children is happiness!
• Set boundaries in order to preserve your personal time to recharge
• Our happiness and health are within our control

Body Positivity

• Being overweight is correlated to risk for Type II Diabetes
• Public health crisis linked to diet and lifestyle
• Type II Diabetes is avoidable and reversible (if caught early)
• Talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend
• Accept your body as it is and consider your “why” if you want to lose weight
  • Self-love can be a driving force to nourish yourself
  • Come from a loving, non-judgmental place in order to reach your goals

Weight Loss

• Two-week reboot - be strict and maintain healthy eating 
  • Allows taste buds to change and our bodies
  • Addresses addiction to sugar
  • Shows you that it’s doable and enjoyable
• Give your body a chance to use fat as its fuel
  • Sustainable changes incorporated into your life long-term
• Understanding what food does to your body and set reasonable limits
• 80-90% of weight loss is related to nutrition
• Exercise helps weight loss but it has benefits outside of that as well
• Think about motivation for weight loss and do it from a place of love

www.drorlena.com

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