#59: Optimise Your Happy Hormones in Order to ACTUALLY Feel Motivated to Make Change

Written By Bec Miller
 
 
 
 

For change we need motivation. And without the feel-good chemicals in our bodies, it makes it damn hard.

I truly believe that happiness is central to growth and change in all areas, including finding and maintaining your balanced weight.

I mean... if we don't feel good, we don't want to feel our bodies well, we don't have the motivation to exercise and we don't have the grit to take those steps that we SO WANT TO TAKE.

Feeling sad, unmotivated and low unfortunately can keep you stuck in your comfortable ways, and whilst it's SO normal and we all have our bad days, there are certainly ways that we can boost our bodies serotonin (feel good chemicals) to help us have more of the better days.

So, this episode is for you if you're looking to boost your happiness in order to make these healthy changes easier.

If you're struggling at the moment, please know that you're not alone. I really hope this podcast helps you.

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Foods mentioned that help boost serotonin (always. pair with a source of carbohydrates (lots of veggies, some fruit, rice, quinoa, pasta for example):

  • Cheese

  • Fish

  • Turkey and chicken

  • Beef

  • Pork

  • Tofu

  • Oats

  • Cheese

  • Nuts and seeds

  • Edamame

  • Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds

  • Eggs

Supplements mentioned that help boost serotonin (but always consult with your health care professional)

  • Pure tryptophan

  • SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine)

  • 5-HTP

  • Probiotics

  • St John’s Wort

Bec Miller https://www.healthwithbec.com
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