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Ellie Savoy
Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Author of the Bestselling Book Stop Dieting Start Living & Founder of the Stop Dieting Start Living Weight Loss System |
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Ellie Savoy is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and the author of the #1 international bestselling book Stop Dieting Start Living: 5 Foundations for Your Health to Permanently Lose Weight Without Dieting Starvation or Suffering in Silence. She is also the founder of the Stop Dieting Start Living Weight Loss System. Her commonsense and step-by-step approach has literally transformed the way people look at their bodies, health and life. Ellie’s approach is for anyone who wants to take control of her health and future. She has helped women with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and a host of other symptoms. Ellie works with individuals, corporations and nonprofit organizations. |
“My go-to comfort foods in winter are creamy soups, freshly baked breads and pasta. Any tips for healthy/low-cal comfort foods that will still warm me up? In summer…it’s a lot easier with all of the fresh fruits and veggies at your disposal.” ~ Debbie (CO)
Hi Debbie,
I love your question. It's one that so many of us wonder about during the cold, winter months.
I am a big fan of homemade soups during the winter. I make a nice thick soup so it feels more comforting and filling by adding less stock or water. This makes it creamy, so we tend to eat less and no cream is needed. I love having it on hand so I make a big batch.
Quinoa is another healthy option that is filling. I find it quite boring by itself, so I add in some veggies and seasoning, and I eat it for breakfast sometimes, too!
Salad is a big staple all year round, but cold foods and cold drinks in a cold season cool the body and can weaken the immune system. When we feel warm we tend to not eat as much or crave foods that give us comfort.
On a side note, a rubber hot water bottle from the pharmacy is great for snuggling up with or taking with you on your travels. I hope this is helpful. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
“I keep up with gym exercise, but what I’m missing is recreational cardio (non-formal exercise) because I’m indoors more and not going for evening walks or doing work in my yard. Any suggestions?” ~ Beth (Canada)
Hi Beth,
This is such a great question. Thank you for posting. I'm so happy you are keeping up with your gym activities. I do the same.
Dancing is a great option for winter (or anytime). It's a great way to have fun, express yourself, get the heart rate up and burn a few calories in the process. I jig around to music in the kitchen while I'm cooking, or I just crank up a song that I love and dance my heart out! It really is so much fun. Other indoor activities you might try: swimming, ice skating, rock climbing or indoor tennis. These indoor activities can provide some social time, too! I hope some of these appeal to you or have you thinking of other ideas.
On another note, winter is a time to slow down our pace and get more rest. I like to follow the natural rhythms in nature. In a cold climate, where nothing much is growing and animals are hibernating or rarely seen, I believe it's an opportunity for us to follow that wisdom. I hope this is helpful. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Hi Debbie,
I love your question. It's one that so many of us wonder about during the cold, winter months.
I am a big fan of homemade soups during the winter. I make a nice thick soup so it feels more comforting and filling by adding less stock or water. This makes it creamy, so we tend to eat less and no cream is needed. I love having it on hand so I make a big batch.
Quinoa is another healthy option that is filling. I find it quite boring by itself, so I add in some veggies and seasoning, and I eat it for breakfast sometimes, too!
Salad is a big staple all year round, but cold foods and cold drinks in a cold season cool the body and can weaken the immune system. When we feel warm we tend to not eat as much or crave foods that give us comfort.
On a side note, a rubber hot water bottle from the pharmacy is great for snuggling up with or taking with you on your travels. I hope this is helpful. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
“I keep up with gym exercise, but what I’m missing is recreational cardio (non-formal exercise) because I’m indoors more and not going for evening walks or doing work in my yard. Any suggestions?” ~ Beth (Canada)
Hi Beth,
This is such a great question. Thank you for posting. I'm so happy you are keeping up with your gym activities. I do the same.
Dancing is a great option for winter (or anytime). It's a great way to have fun, express yourself, get the heart rate up and burn a few calories in the process. I jig around to music in the kitchen while I'm cooking, or I just crank up a song that I love and dance my heart out! It really is so much fun. Other indoor activities you might try: swimming, ice skating, rock climbing or indoor tennis. These indoor activities can provide some social time, too! I hope some of these appeal to you or have you thinking of other ideas.
On another note, winter is a time to slow down our pace and get more rest. I like to follow the natural rhythms in nature. In a cold climate, where nothing much is growing and animals are hibernating or rarely seen, I believe it's an opportunity for us to follow that wisdom. I hope this is helpful. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
