Easter - The time when chocolate eggs are everywhere. You've already bought the kids some and then had to buy them more because you ate the first lot while they were sleeping. It happens. 
So what do we do to get past the temptation of more? It is fine and even encouraged to enjoy your Easter with your family but how do we stop that day, weekend or week becoming a whole month or longer! Especially when all the unsold Easter eggs become so ridiculously cheap after Easter Sunday!
We have had a fantastic time baking indulgent treats, licking icing of the spoon and demolishing chocolate eggs in record time but you have to know when to stop and sugar cravings do not make this easy! 
I have put together a list of 6 simple things you can do to help you get back on track after the Easter blow out. No guilt here for what you ate already just a plan to move forward and get you moving closer to your weight loss goal, fitness goal or just achieving general healthy balance. 

1. Drink More Water
Sometimes it is easy to confuse being thirsty with sweet cravings. Ever get that feeling where you want something but you're not quite sure what - chances are it's water your body wants. Give it a go. 

2. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Naturally 
I have got such a sweet tooth that it has been important to come up with some handy recipes that keep your sweet tooth satisfied without hurting your progress. I have lots of great recipes that I will get around to posting up on here soon enough but you can find some now on my facebook and instagram page. One of favourite simple go to desserts' is to half an orange, sprinkle with cinnamon and place under the grill until warm and serve with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey.  

3. Eat Protein, Fat and Fiber
Now that you are cutting out or cutting down on sugar focus on what you can eat rather than what you 'cant'. Protein, Fat (healthy fats) and Fiber will help keep you fuller for longer and help to keep your blood sugar levels steady meaning you will less likely to have uncontrollable cravings. Healthy fats include coconut oil, avocado and nuts. For fiber you want to be eating lots of veggies and for you can get your daily protein needs from lean meats, eggs, fish and a variety of beans. 

4. Stop Buying it 
Sometimes we can be so good all day, we are out and about opting for healthier options and feeling pretty damn good about ourselves then the evening comes, kids are in bed, cravings kick in, we are tired and the urge to fall in to old habits is higher than ever. What do we do? If it is not in the house it is going to be much harder to cave. Instead keep fruit and veg ready prepped - easy to grab if you really must snack but take a moment to think about why you are snacking. Are you hungry? If so listen to that hunger but could it be that you are just bored or have the habit of reaching for some sugar at that time? Your body gets accustomed to these habits, we just need to be more mindful around food and listen to what our body really needs.  When these cravings do kick in try brushing your teeth or having a chamomile tea instead.

5. Switch to Dark chocolate 
If you really must have that chocolate fix try having just a couple of squares of dark chocolate. It is better for you and you are far less likely to consume the whole bar as you would with milk chocolate. 

6. Go Cold turkey 
Some people find cutting down the best way others need to go cold turkey. While I don't usually promote restricting yourself with rules, when it comes to sugar - it can be one of the best ways. Once we cut out sugar we stop craving it so it can help to set yourself a time frame in which you are not going to have it. Once this time frame is over, it'll be out of your system, you will have focused on making healthier habits and less likely to go back into old ways. I am a fan of eliminating all processed foods, caffeine and sugar for 9 days while I focus on consuming whole foods that I prepare myself and get my body back into balance. I also use this time to meditate and be more mindful about my meals. I have wrote more about this process on another blog post. 

I hope you all had a great Easter!
Please comment and let me know what your biggest challenge at the moment is and what goal you are focusing towards. Which part of this guide do you think you will definitely be trying?
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Full Benefits of Forever Active Probiotic

Living inside our body are many micro-organisms – some harmful and some good. The good ones are called ‘probiotic’ which means for life. Forever Living recognizes the importance of probiotics in our body for our good health and has introduced the product Forever Active Probiotic. 
Probiotics are not a new thing. They have always been around but it is harder to get them as naturally as it once was with so many food regulations etc - which don't get me wrong, is great! 
This is a supplement which comes in the form of small, easy to swallow beadlets. We use an exclusive, encapsulation technology which we have patented. This protects the probiotic and helps to release a combination of 6 important probiotics.
How does it work?
Each Forever Active Probiotic works primarily in the colon where it assists with the digestive process. Each beadlet has a triple layer covering. This ensures that the probiotic does not get destroyed as it passes through the stomach.
The first layer helps in protection against the stomach acids.
The second layer ensures that the correct probiotic is released into the small intestine
The third layer completes the process by releasing the required probiotics in the large intestine
The beadlet can be taken as a daily supplement, to be taken with water either on an empty stomach or two hours after a meal.
Probiotics selected in Forever Active Probiotic
The probiotics we have selected are all based on the Lactobacillus and Biffidobacterium species as below:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus – This helps in reducing the number of unwanted bacteria in the body and stops them from multiplying.
Bifidobacterium Longum – This keeps out the bad bacteria and assists in reducing the frequency of gastrointestinal disorders.
Bifidobacterium Lactis – This helps in lowering the body’s pH and also inhibits the growth of undesirable bacteria.
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus – This protects the intestinal tract and strengthens the ability of the body to defend itself against undesirable microorganisms.
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus – This helps in cleansing and balancing the small intestine.
Lactobacillus Plantarum – This performs the important function of preserving essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Benefits of Forever Active Priobiotic
Designed to promote a healthy digestive system, the beadlets give the following benefits-
Helps overcome imbalances which are created in our body by the food we consume and our lifestyle
Assists in the process of food digestion by releasing necessary enzymes
Improves absorption of nutrients in the body
Enhances our body’s immune function
This product has an advantage over other similar products as it is stable at room temperature and is the only shelf-stable product of its kind.
Pricing details
The Forever Active Probiotic comes in packs of 30 beadlets. We also give you a 60 day guarantee in case you are not satisfied with our product.

About Forever Living
Forever Living is a multibillion dollar company that specializes in wellness and beauty products. The company lives on the simple philosophy of offering products which are tried and proven and keep interactions with the consumer personal.

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Take it paired with the aloe vera gel for perfect body balance <3