We are official midway through 2018 and those new year’s resolutions can now feel like a passing dream. It’s always great to stop, reassess and take some new baby steps towards achieving your optimal health. If you’ve fallen off the healthy living bandwagon just in time for summer, or you are doing just fine but need some more motivation, here are five simple ways to be a healthy living superhero this week:
1. Do one thing to improve your physical strength. Whether it be strength training, weight bearing exercises, or Pilates find something that builds muscle & get all the way into it. Pick something that challenges you and pushes you past your comfort zone.
2. Stay Mentally Alert by practicing mindfulness each day for a minimum of 5 minutes. (Meditation, prayer, Taichi, Qi gong, walking in nature) find what works to release some stress and do you boo!
3. Stay hydrated! If you are not sure how much water to drink; the general rule is you should drink 1/2 your body weight in oz of water. If you are well over 200 lbs, don’t drink more than 100-125 fl oz per day. Hydration is so simple but essential that without it we can feel drained, fatigued, or even lose focus. If you are not drinking have your body weight in water, work your way up to it and take stock of how you feel.
4. Take your daily multivitamin (plus vitamin D & omega – 3 fatty acids) & aim for 4-5 fruits and veg per day —every day this week. Taking your Vitamins can change your life, and for superhero level health they are essential for filling the gaps when our food choices fail us.
5. Incorporate superfoods 🙂 to get more nutritional bang for your buck try a superfood you’ve never experimented with before: moringa , baobab, spirulina, cacao, camu camu, maca, etc are all packed with superhero level nutrition.
Need a coach? I’m in my office seeing clients this week! Woop! Your girl will be a full-fledged nutritionist in August! Right now I’m taking clients via Skype or in-person at Wellness Cooperative in Old Town Alexandria. If you want to know whats holding you back from living your healthiest, best life I can help. My nutrition tune-ups involve assessing your diet and any medical conditions to help you figure out what adjustments you can make to feel amazing or heal. You will complete the session aware of any nutritional deficiencies, and also with an idea of the supplements or lifestyle changes that can help propel you forward on your healthy living path. To learn more or book your coaching session click here.