Substitute for nightly wine fix? Tea? Yoga?

[pennyd]

Hi everyone,

I've been on SB Phase 2 for about 2 months now. I lost about 6 lbs on Phase 1, and would like to lose another 6-10. In Phase 2, I have lost a little, then gained a little back, then lost a little, etc. It's been a slow going and frustrating couple months.

I think part of the problem is my nightly wine fix, which I quickly added back in in Phase 2. I love good wine, and usually have a glass at about 9pm every night before bed. I have been pretty good limiting myself to one glass per night, but I have occasionally had two. I think in order to lose the last 10 lbs, I will have to cut this habit.

Does anyone have any advice on a different relaxing ritual to make part of my nightly routine? For me, the wine is mostly about relaxing and having me-time after a stressful day of work. I'm thinking about trying herbal tea or seltzer water or something to "substitute" for wine. Or maybe some really low key yoga (I would love a good video suggestion). Any suggestions that have worked for others?

Thanks!

[RedRox]

If you go the yoga option, avoid a lot of inversions (even down dog and standing forward folds) as those tend to be more energizing. You might try the Rodney Yee AM/PM video (use the PM for the evening practice obviously) or look into Yin Yoga DVDs (Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley are two "names" to look for) which focuses more on very long holds, breath and meditation and working into connective tissue and meridian points and can be somewhat intense while in the poses (most people aren't used to sitting and breathing into an area of discomfort and just seeing what happens along the way rather than simply coming out when sensation arises and becomes more intense) but can be quite meditative and calming by the time you are done.