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Blog 57 When Life Gives You Lemons

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When Life Gives You Lemons – The Berman Method Three Tips to Success

Jenni Berman, PA-C, ABAAHP, CNS, CPT

When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade.”  Really though – how do you adjust and strategize to stay “in the game” when you are handed a different set of cards than you were prepared for?

Many times when we encounter “mountains” per say, it is easy to knock us out of the game. It is easy to start skipping meals, missing our supplements, skipping our appointments, relying on fast food, turning to alcohol or sugar in the evening to help us cope with our emotions, and miss our exercise regimen.  One day is off of the routine and we tell ourselves it is just one day and we will get back to it tomorrow or “Monday”, then that one day turns into weeks and months.  Familiar?

How do we prevent this slippery slope?  Let’s talk about The Berman Method Three Tips to keeping yourself in the game when life throws a curveball or the schedule gets tossed out of the window.

Quickly, I will tell you that the last several months in the Berman House have been totally different from what we knew as normal. None of the “totally different” has been bad, though, if we don’t recognize the changes occurring, we could easily slip into a less healthy lifestyle with the pace of change. As you know, we welcomed Walker Ryan to our already crazy family in November – then went through the Holiday season directly after. With an almost 5 year old who has great Leadership skills (if you know what I mean), an almost 2 year old who is very strong willed, and now a newborn – our house is very loud and a little chaotic.

With a lack of sleep, a very busy schedule at Berman Health and Wellness and Berman Physical Therapy, sports, and little people’s attitudes, we could have easily succumbed to the chaos.  We easily could have relied on fast food options, sugar, alcohol, and skipping exercise.  The problem with letting this mindset set in for a few weeks is that a few weeks often turns into months.  Instead, we have to keep in mind The Berman Method Three Tips which will help you to stay at least somewhat equalized through the crazy times.

  1. Carry protein snacks with you – in the car, in your purse or murse, at your cousin’s house, in your beach bag, or wherever you are. It is very likely with all the events going on and the “upside down” feeling that you are going through that you will not have a set schedule. Try to maintain protein intake every 2-3 hours. Protein will fuel your cells, your brain, help with your energy, sleep, maintain muscle mass, and stimulate your metabolism. When you have your meal times, focus on your proteins and your vegetables.
  2. 20 Minutes of Movement – take 20 minutes to yourself first thing in the morning before the craziness for the day sets in to move your body. This can be a 20 minute walk while responding to emails, 20 minutes on the bike while planning out your schedule for the day, 20 minutes of lifting weights one arm at a time while the baby is in the opposite arm… whatever it is – move your body for 20 minutes every morning. Not only is this helping with muscle mass and some caloric burn, but it is also releasing endorphins and serotonin – your UPPER hormones to help with your mood, anxiety, and depression. There are MANY other positives to this… but these are important.
  3. HYDRATE – 80-100 ounces of water per day generally speaking (differs for individuals). Hydrating is extremely important to help control cravings, hunger, mood, muscle cramps, bowel movements, METABOLISM (fat burning), sleep, and the immune system. Carry your water cup or water bottle around with you. Put a straw in your cup. Focus on your WATER intake, especially if there is more sugar or alcohol involved.

Maintaining these three things will definitely help you to get back into the game quicker when life starts to settle down! Never Ever Ever Ever Give Up!

P.S. The Berman Family is smitten and is 100% back in the game and into a wonderful routine!

Jenni Berman

Jenni Berman

Jenni, owner of Berman Health and Wellness, works alongside Berman Physical Therapy to help individuals get back in shape, improve their gut health, and to stay feeling young so they can stay in the game! After graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, she went on to obtain a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. She has a passion for helping individuals to feel better than they thought imaginable through natural approaches, nutrition, and whole body treatment. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist. When she is not working with patients or with clients, you can find Jenni on the boat, in the sun, enjoying time with her husband, Jake,her daughter Stella June, spending time in Jacksonville with her family, or playing with her [CUTE!] pups!!