So many of you have talked about the pounds you have put on during COVID, oh really?! The COVID-19 pandemic changed us inside and out. For many people, those outward changes weren’t especially welcome.

In March 2020, when the country went into lockdown, people who could do their jobs from home shifted quickly to work-from-home arrangements. This left people scrambling to set up a home office, and for some, the kitchen table seemed like the most convenient place. But if you’ve stayed there, sitting near the fridge and pantry means you have easy access to food and might be mindlessly snacking while you work. Studies show that distracted eating, or not paying attention while eating, causes people to eat more. With the closing of gyms, the complete disruption of our daily lives, and the increase of daily stress, many people have gained weight since the beginning of the pandemic.

With all this in mind, there are steps you can take to boost metabolism, correct bad habits and shed some pounds.

Consume small, frequent meals. Eat three meals and three snacks each day, spaced three to four hours apart. Never skip meals; keep portable snacks handy for times when you're too busy to stop and eat. Try to be consistent with meal and snack times.
Include protein on your plate. Aim to include at least 3 ounces of protein per meal. For proper portioning, visualize the size of a computer mouse or a deck of cards.
Gradually start lifting weights. Light weightlifting will help you to preserve muscle mass, boost metabolism and tone while you shed pounds.
Start walking. A brisk walk for at least 30 minutes each day will jump-start your metabolism and help you burn extra calories.
Find stress-relieving alternatives. Sometimes you may want to indulge your sweet tooth but often, a hot bath or a walk around the block can be equally stress-relieving.

Small changes can add up, and consistency is key. You don't have to do fad diets and boot camps to see results. Start small, stay committed and be patient. Getting in shape and feeling stylish while doing it, is what we have in store for you this week at Meadow Boutique!

We know you know how to beat the bulge, but we wanted you to know that you have us here with loads of encouragement. This week MONO B has some great workout pieces that will get you going and perhaps inspire you to lose those unwanted pounds. Put them on, get your kids to school, go for a walk or workout and then look so stylish and put together, you can even meet a friend for lunch. DREAMERS has a couple of striped cardigans and LUSH has cute floral dresses that makes me want to go skipping through the tulips. GILLI comes forward with a shapely jumpsuit and a body suit that can literally go with any bottoms you choose. Theres more pieces from SNEAK PEEK and SM WARDROBE too, that you will love. Get those toes painted up so you can slip on any of those sandals we have available right now. As always, see for yourself in the photos below.

It’s the end of April and we are heading into May. Summer is right around the corner and you want to be ready with great work out pieces to “shape you up” for the coming season. We all want to shed those extra pounds. It’s going to take a little work on our part, but it will be worth it. No matter what your size, working out will invigorate you and get back to the real you! You know, the one before the pandemic. Don’t be hard on yourself! It took time to gain the weight and with positive reinforcement it’s as good as gone. So just eat, drink and be healthy! We look forward to seeing you this week! xoxoxox

”Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live in.”— Jim Rohn

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