I had never heard of this

As part of this online course I am listening to different topics and today's topic was the Circadian Rhythm. Have you ever heard of this?

It is the fact that most animals on this planet are aligned to a 24 hour clock and to rest when dark.  We are in sync to light and dark cycles. Having all this artificial light has slowed our metabolism and lowered our leptin, causing weight gain.

Current research shows this is a MAJOR factor in weight loss.
Sleep is so important in so many things.

I am very interested in learning more about this topic.

The last bit of the today's videos has us writing goals and visualising which I love. But the best bit is that he wants us to write successes and gratitudes which I already do!!!!  Here is his GOOP strategy:

G.O.O.P. - Goals-Outcome-Obstacle-Plan
Instructions 1 Step 1. Each day, visualize and write down a simple, achievable Goal. • What weight loss, exercise, or body image goal do you really want to accomplish? • Does setting this goal excite & challenge you?
Step 2. Each day, visualize and write down your desired Outcome. • What is the best result if you achieve this goal? • Feeling better mentally or physically? • Increase in self-esteem/confidence? • Better sleep/increase in energy? • Allow yourself to let go and truly imagine this outcome and what it would mean for you.
Step 3. Each day, visualize and write down the Obstacle or sabotaging behavior that is stopping you from achieving that goal. • Eating junk food on your break. • Emotional eating/eating when you are bored. • Giving in to a long day and choosing to watch TV over working out.
Step 4. Each day visualize and write down your Plan to overcome your obstacle. • How will you face these challenges? • What actions or thoughts will allow you to overcome these sabotaging behaviors?
Step 5. At the end of the day identify, write down, and visualize your accomplishments. • What three things did you do well today? • What are you grateful for today? Allow yourself to cherish these feelings of gratitude and appreciation for yourself.

Tonight I am having dinner with Patrick and Bill from America.  Here is my GOOP:
1 Goal - No sugar breaks today or sugary desserts with dinner.
2 Visualise - Visualised being on the scale tomorrow morning and weighing 239.0
3 Obstacle - Giving in to emotional and physical satisfaction of sugar high
4 Plan - Order a beautiful decaf flat white. I don't think Patrick has desserts.  If I need something order cheese or fruit.