Moms, Are Your Cravings Out Of Control?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When a box of 100 Halloween Chocolates is Open In Your House You

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  a. Hide it and finish it in 2-3 days yourself
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  b. Try to exhibit self-control but eat 5-10 a day
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  c. Have 2 or 3, but you prefer salt
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  d. Have 1 and only 1 as your post dinner treat
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When you hear your kid dump their giant bin of blocks all over the floor for the third time today, you:

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  a. Think “oh well my house is constantly a disaster anyways, what's 100 blocks on the floor”
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  b. Start singing the clean up song, while planning which toys to swap out in your toy rotation
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  c. Start to cry and feel like you can’t take this anymore
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  d. Scream and leave the room to collect yourself
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How many hours of sleep do you get a night?

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  a. Sleep, what is sleep?? Between the baby or toddler being awake and the cat crying I would guess between 4-5 hours of broken sleep
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  b. I stay up until anywhere from 11-1 am because it is the only time I get any time to myself. Then am up with the kids, so I would guess about 6-7 hours
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  c. I try for at least 7 hours, but someone is always needing something, or something comes up to keep me from getting to bed at a decent time
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  d. I go to bed between 9:30 and 10:30 and sleep through until morning
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Your kid walks up to you and tells you they are bored. You:

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  a) Laugh like a hyena and tell them you wish you remembered what it feels like be bored
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  b) Open the Pinterest app and say “let’s make a craft”
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  c) Throw them your tablet and say check back in an hour
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  d) Feel guilty that you are not doing enough to simulate them through sensory play
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You relieve stress by:

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  a. Doing something that makes you feel good, like calling a friend, eating chocolate, walking the aisles at stores at night by yourself
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  b. By starting each day with a 10 minute mediation, practicing gratitude and exercising regularly
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  c. Wine, Netflix and zoning out
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  d. Haha- what is stress relief??
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When is the last time you snapped at someone?

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  a. Ummm, less than 5 minutes ago
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  b. I am so checked out I don’t even bother snapping at people anymore
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  c. I rarely snap at people, I prefer to bottle things up inside
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  d. I try my best not to snap at people
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What is your favorite time with your kids?

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  a. After they are in bed
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  b. Doing fun activities with them
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  c. When they are behaving, and no one is yelling
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  d. When we do an outing and everything goes according to plan
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When is the last time you laughed?

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  a. It’s sad, but I don’t remember
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  b. A few hours ago
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  c. Yesterday
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  d. I think I have laughed this week
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Do you eat regular meals?

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  a. If by regular meals, you mean regularly eating everything my kids leave on their plate, then yes
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  b. Yes, I have three meals and a snack every day
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  c. No, it is often well into the afternoon before I realize that I haven’t eaten yet today
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  d. Coffee counts as breakfast, right?
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What do you do for a living?

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  a. I am a stay at home mom
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  b. I work outside of the home (or work from home during the pandemic)
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  c. I am an entrepreneur/self-employed
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  d. I work outside of the home, and also have a Side Hussle
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What do you tend to eat when you "stress eat"

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  a. I don't stress eat
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  b. Give me all the salt. Chips, popcorn, french fries
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  c. Carbs all day! Bread, cake, pasta I don't discriminate
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  d. I like it all. Chocolate, cookies, chips, ice cream

Quiz Outcomes

1.

You're a Frazzled Fran

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You are on the fast track to becoming one burned out mama. You start the day off with good intentions, but it is all downhill from there. You are tired, feel like your brain has left the building half the time, and all the hard work you put into your family is not being appreciated. You plan for events and outings, but things always seem to be going off the rails. You are exhausted all day, but then find yourself “tired but wired” at night and often have a hard time falling asleep. You feel your heart racing multiple times during the day and remember a time when you could handle life’s stressed without feeling so overwhelmed. 3 Quick Tips to Help You Feel More Like Yourself Today1) Have Food With Your CoffeeStarting the day off with just a coffee will leave you on a mental and physical rollercoaster for the rest of the day. 2) Write ListsIt may make you feel like an old woman, but you have enough to think about as it is. Take the extra noise out of your head and get it down on paper.3) No Screen Time Before BedBlue light from our screens makes it harder to fall asleep and can leave you feeling “tired but wired”. Stay off of your screens for at least ½ hour before bed. If you must be on your screen in the hours close to bedtime invest in a pair of blue light blocking glasses. Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I am Dr Alexis Reid, a naturopathic doctor, chemical engineer, toxicologist and mom to a very busy one year old boy. We had a rough first year with my son. He had severe eczema and food allergies. At one point in time when I was breastfeeding him I was only able to eat 4 foods for 16 weeks! All of this, plus seeing my patients and running my skincare line Eco Chic Movement, left me feeling very tired, stressed, out of control and pretty much like I was failing every day. I pulled together everything I had learned working with burned out moms in my practice for the last 7 years and am happy to report that I am feeling much better! I am glad you are also taking the first step to getting back to feeling like yourself! Here Are Some Extra Resources To Help Kick Frazzled Fran To The Curb1) 3 Easy Ways To Reduce Mom Burnout Today https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/3-easy-ways-to-reduce-mom-burnout-today2) The Invisibility of Motherhood https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/the-invisibility-of-motherhood3) Do You Get HANGRY? https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/do-you-get-hangry
2.

You're a Snappy Sheila

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You are on the verge of total burnout. You are on edge and it is no secret. You used to be able to handle day to day up and downs, but now it’s like your patience has left the building. You find yourself constantly irritable and wanting a break. You lack patience with your kids and are snappy with your partner even when you are making an effort not to be. You also find that your energy is volatile lately and by mid afternoon you are wishing you could have a nap. You are counting on coffee to help get you to bedtime, then because you just want some alone time, you often end up staying up late missing out on the sleep your mind and body is so desperately craving! You want to get back to the person you used to be before life pushed you almost over the edge.3 Quick Tips to Help You Feel More Like Yourself Today1) Get Outside DailyA daily dose of fresh air can do wonders to help reduce your stress level and improve your mood. Even better yet is if you can get out for a brisk walk, sans kids, and listen to your favorite music or podcast.2) Put Down The WineThe occasional glass here and there is fine (1-4/week) but anything more than that can really help to increase your irritability.3) Try An Earlier BedtimeI know it cuts into your me time, but the benefits of the sleep will make you feel better and help you to get some me time during the day.Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I am Dr Alexis Reid, a naturopathic doctor, chemical engineer, toxicologist and mom to a very busy one year old boy. We had a rough first year with my son. He had severe eczema and food allergies. At one point in time when I was breastfeeding him I was only able to eat 4 foods for 16 weeks! All of this, plus seeing my patients and running my skincare line Eco Chic Movement, left me feeling very tired, stressed, out of control and pretty much like I was failing every day. I pulled together everything I had learned working with burned out moms in my practice for the last 7 years and am happy to report that I am feeling much better! I am glad you are also taking the first step to getting back to feeling like yourself! Here Are Some Extra Resources To Help Kick Snappy Sheila To The Curb1) 3 Easy Ways To Reduce Mom Burnout Today https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/3-easy-ways-to-reduce-mom-burnout-today2) 8 Signs You Have Adrenal Fatigue https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/8-signs-you-have-adrenal-fatigue-13) This Form of Exercise Gives Tired Stressed Out Moms The Most Bang For Their Buck https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/this-from-of-exercise-gives-tired-stressed-mom-s-the-most-bang-for-their-buck?
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You're a Checked Out Chelsea

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You checked out to protect yourself from burning out. It’s like the plane was crashing and you jumped out and pulled the parachute. But this isn’t the life you envisioned. You don’t want to live in survival mode. You want to get back to a place where you enjoy spending time with your kids and you feel like they aren’t constantly sucking you dry. You have been tired for so long, so don’t even know what it feels like to feel normal anymore. You aren’t experiencing as much irritability as you used to, but you aren’t experiencing the joys either. Taking this quiz is the first step to getting back to being “the old you”.3 Quick Tips to Help You Feel More Like Yourself Today1) Schedule a Phone Date With a FriendYou need and deserve adult connection with someone outside of your family unit. Laughter is often the best medicine, so pick your funny friend.2) Put Down The WineThe occasional glass here and there is fine (1-4/week) but anything more than that can really help to increase your ability to numb yourself from your surroundings.3) Get Active OutsideA brisk walk can do wonders for your mood and sense of being alive. Pop in your headphones and listen to your favorite music or podcast for an extra mood boost.Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I am Dr Alexis Reid, a naturopathic doctor, chemical engineer, toxicologist and mom to a very busy one year old boy. We had a rough first year with my son. He had severe eczema and food allergies. At one point in time when I was breastfeeding him I was only able to eat 4 foods for 16 weeks! All of this, plus seeing my patients and running my skincare line Eco Chic Movement, left me feeling very tired, stressed, out of control and pretty much like I was failing every day. I pulled together everything I had learned working with burned out moms in my practice for the last 7 years and am happy to report that I am feeling much better! I am glad you are also taking the first step to getting back to feeling like yourself! Here Are Some Extra Resources To Help Kick Checked Out Chelsea To The Curb1) 3 Easy Ways To Reduce Mom Burnout Today https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/3-easy-ways-to-reduce-mom-burnout-today2) 14 Ways to Naturally Heal Your Adrenal Glands https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/14-ways-to-naturally-heal-your-adrenal-glands?3) Why Are You Waking Up Between 1-3 am https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/why-you-are-waking-up-between-1-3-am-1?
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You're a Pinterest Paula

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Congrats! You are thriving at being a mom and have everything under control. It is smooth sailing for now. But your perfectionist qualities leave you at risk of burnout in the future. Life throws us many curve balls and it can be hard to keep up with everything all the time. Now is the time when it is important to start laying the groundwork to protect yourself from a future burnout.3 Quick Tips to Help You Today1) Take a BreakSchedule some downtime into your busy calendar. At least once a week do an activity/hobby that is solely for and about you.2) Be Mindful of Your Coffee ConsumptionYou have a lot of things you want to accomplish in a day and it can be easy to use coffee as fuel. Be careful as too much coffee can steal your body’s natural reserve of energy.3) Don't Skimp on SleepGetting to bed at a decent time, before 11 pm, is one of the most protective things that you can do for your body.Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi there, I am Dr Alexis Reid, a naturopathic doctor, chemical engineer, toxicologist and mom to a very busy one year old boy. We had a rough first year with my son. He had severe eczema and food allergies. At one point in time when I was breastfeeding him I was only able to eat 4 foods for 16 weeks! All of this, plus seeing my patients and running my skincare line Eco Chic Movement, left me feeling very tired, stressed, out of control and pretty much like I was failing every day. I pulled together everything I had learned working with burned out moms in my practice for the last 7 years and am happy to report that I am feeling much better! I am glad you are also taking the first step to getting back to feeling like yourself! Here Are Some Extra Resources To Help Manage Pinterest Paula1) Coffee: Friend or Foe? https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/coffee-friend-or-foe?2) This Form of Exercise Gives Tired, Stressed Out Moms The Best Bang For Their Buck https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/this-from-of-exercise-gives-tired-stressed-mom-s-the-most-bang-for-their-buck?3) The Invisibility of Motherhood https://ecochicmovement.com/blogs/articles/the-invisibility-of-motherhood

Moms, Are Your Cravings Out Of Control?

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