The Challange Day 2
Gentle Readers,
We’re at Day 2 of 'The Challenge', and guess what? I already sinned! 😅
Last night, while writing Day 1, I stayed up late, and at midnight… hunger struck. Salt & vinegar chips called my name, and I caved! 😭 I had been so good all day, but because I ignored the circadian cycle, I let taste cravings take over.
📜 Ayurvedic Wisdom – Why Late Nights = Late-Night Snacks:
🌑 Night (10 PM – 2 AM) – Pitta Time - according to circadian cycle time
✔ Your body detoxifies & repairs** while you sleep.
✔ Sleep by 10 PM for deep healing.
✔ Avoid late-night eating—it disrupts digestion and stores fat.
But I stayed up, ignored my body’s natural rhythm, and got hungry! Science proves this:
🔬 What Research Says:
- Late-night eating messes with hunger hormones, making you crave more food than you actually need.
- Your metabolism slows down at night, so midnight snacks store fat easily.
- Circadian rhythms affect digestion—eating late throws off natural fat-burning processes.
- You make worse food choices at night (chips, sweets, processed snacks… sound familiar?).
💡 Ayurvedic Perspective:
Ayurveda agrees! Eating late blocks detoxification, weakens digestion, and leads to imbalanced cravings. The best fix? Lighter dinners before sunset and honoring your sleep cycle.
So, if we're staying up late, we need to be smart and to be mindful of what and when we eat!
🚀 Tag me and let me know—have you ever fallen into late-night cravings too?
🌿 Ayurveda in Action – Learning From Our Mistakes
Sometimes, we fall, but guess what? This fall makes me aware of my habits
so I can align them to be the best I can be!🌿
🥗 Nutrition – What I Ate Today
Skipped breakfast (oops!) but held strong—I had my cappuccino and resisted my favorite chocolate cookies (small wins!).
For lunch, instead of having risotto, veggies, and cheese, I finished my Japanese rice with prawns, eggs, and vegetables from yesterday, paired with a slice of cheese.
Today I haven't added any ayurvedic spices, however if you want to embellish with taste your dish and balance Pitta with cooling spices, you can use:
🔹 Ayurvedic Spice Adjustments for Pitta:
Since prawns are heating, balance them with cooling spices:
✔ Coriander – Cooling & digestive-friendly
✔ Fennel – Soothes digestion & reduces heat
✔ Cardamom – Balances Pitta & supports gut health
✔ Mint/Cilantro – Refreshing & naturally cooling
Sprinkle these in while cooking to release the taste, or infuse them into a light broth to enhance digestion.
🔥 Ayurvedic Perspective on Japanese Rice & Prawns for High Pitta
Ayurveda teaches that Pitta dosha is ruled by fire & water—making it hot, sharp, and intense. Cooling, soothing, and balancing foods help keep it in check.
🌾 Japanese Rice (Cooling & Nourishing):
✔ Sweet, grounding, cooling—perfect for Pitta.
✔ Steady energy without overheating digestion.
🦐 Prawns (Heating & Aggravating for Pitta):
✔ Warming & salty, can increase Pitta in excess.
✔ Best paired with cooling herbs & spices (fennel, coriander, mint).
🥦 Vegetables (Cooling Choices Matter!):
✔ Best for Pitta: Zucchini, asparagus, leafy greens, cucumber, bell peppers.
🚫 Avoid: Onions, garlic, tomatoes, spicy veggies (they increase heat).
🔥 Ayurvedic Tip:
✔ Squeeze lime (not lemon, which is heating).
✔ Serve with coconut chutney or cooling yogurt.
🚀 Tag me & let me know—how do you balance Pitta in your meals?
🌬️ Ayurveda Element – Breath Awareness and Mindfulness
Swami Rama emphasized diaphragmatic breathing for mindfulness. Try this today:
🌬️ How to do it:
✔ Lay on your back.
✔ Place one hand on your chest, the other on your belly.
✔ Breathe in deeply into your diaphragm, feeling your belly expand.
✔ Exhale slowly, letting the belly fall naturally.
✔ Repeat 10 times, noticing the flow of air.
Let's do it together! Click below to see the video and do it togheter:
🎥Countdown Challenge:
🔹 Set a timer for 10 slow belly breaths and join me! 🌬️
✨ When you’re done, comment “Done!” below—let’s do this together! 🚀
✔ Reflection:
Swami Rama taught that breath reflects the mind. Observe:
- How does your breath change when you’re stressed vs. relaxed?
- What happens when you slow your breath consciously?
- How does this simple practice shift your awareness?
✨ Bonus Challenge: Try eating mindfully, paying attention to warmth, flavor, and digestion.
🚀 Tag me in the comments below & let me know how you feel after this breathing practice!
Final Thoughts
The challenge is about awareness, small shifts, and learning from our habits—not about being perfect!
Mistakes make us mindful, and mindfulness helps us change. 💛
Who’s on this journey with me? Comment below & share your experience! 🚀
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