Weight loss secrets! Green coffee bean! Hoodia!
We get it, America. We need to lose weight.
The hardest thing to grasp in this issue of perceived vanity is the difference between obtaining wellness over simply being thin. Just about anyone can temporarily get "fit" by cutting calories or eliminating meals with a "weight loss shake" and adding a jog into their routine, but fitness does not always equal health.
Now, by no means do I claim to be an expert in the health & wellness industry and by all means, consult a professional before making any drastic changes to your routine -- I would, however, like to offer some of my own tips on how to feel better, live a healthier lifestyle and just be happier.
Make Your Own Food
As much as you can. It's not just about making conscious meal choices, but knowing what's in your food that counts.
Craving pizza? I know taking a pizza out of the oven takes a whole 2 seconds, but trust me when I tell you that a homemade pizza will be so much more satisfying.
Craving pizza? I know taking a pizza out of the oven takes a whole 2 seconds, but trust me when I tell you that a homemade pizza will be so much more satisfying.
Wouldn't you feel a lot better knowing that the only ingredients in that pizza you served your family were the things your hands actually put into it?
Here is my favorite crust recipe, and I will almost guarantee that you have almost everything on hand. If you've got a bread maker or stand mixer, you're literally just dumping ingredients into a bowl and--ta da!
Here is my favorite crust recipe, and I will almost guarantee that you have almost everything on hand. If you've got a bread maker or stand mixer, you're literally just dumping ingredients into a bowl and--ta da!
Simply put, the less processed the better.
Which leads me right into my next tip...
If you want your wellness and health to be a permanent staple in your life, you'll need to get the right tools in your home. Don't fret, you don't always have to break the bank for quality -- and, in the long run, you'll end up saving money.
Here's a few tools that I use on a daily basis:
Modern day society does not support proper posture. We sit in cushy couches with no lumbar support, awkward office chairs, and spend long hours hunched over computers or staring up at a screen.
Instead of popping a pill for pain, give your body some love and make some room for growth.
Read: Anti-Desk Potato - Stretches for Better Posture
You'd be surprised how much your mood and overall health can improve by simply enjoying a good stretch.
Biggest takeaway here? Pay more attention to your body -- the things you put into it, what you put on it, and how you maintain it.
Take care of your body, take care of your mind, the result with yield a more enjoyable life. If you feel better, you'll look better, and vice versa.
Which leads me right into my next tip...
Invest in the Right Tools
If you want your wellness and health to be a permanent staple in your life, you'll need to get the right tools in your home. Don't fret, you don't always have to break the bank for quality -- and, in the long run, you'll end up saving money.
Here's a few tools that I use on a daily basis:
- Bread Maker - Somehow in the low carb craze, bread has become an enemy. Let's get one thing straight, food is not the enemy -- it's the yucky chemicals they sneak in there that we want to avoid. I purchased my Cooks Essentials bread maker from a friend for $40, but in my experience they're all pretty much the same. Best investment ever. We no longer buy bread, croutons, crusts, etc. Most bread makers come with a "dough" setting, so even sweet treats are stress-free. By using a bread machine, I no longer have to worry about what sorts of icky preservatives are in our kids' sandwiches.
- Blender - Sure, a Vitamix would be nice, if you've got an extra $400 lying around -- but honestly, any high speed blender will work (we have a $20 Oster that gets the job done just fine). We make green smoothies every single day -- great way to get all of your nutrients and stay hydrated!
- Workout Tools - Unless your home is equipped with your very own gym, don't worry too much about this. Moreso, invest in the workout tools you need for longevity. My weapon of choice is yoga, so I made sure to invest in a good mat (JadeYoga Harmony Professional will come to the grave with me), blocks, free weights, and the right music to set the mood. It's as simple as that. If your space and tools are appealing, you'll be more likely to partake in daily activity.
- Eco-Friendly Body Products - Just as important as what goes into your body is what you put on your body. If you don't want those icky chemicals in your system, what make you think they won't seep in through that lotion? A big one being deodorant & the harmful chemicals that have been known to increase the risk of cancer. My personal favorite is Kiss My Face Liquid Rock roll-on. I also love The Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil facial products and Honeybee Gardens makeup line.
Stretch Every Day
Modern day society does not support proper posture. We sit in cushy couches with no lumbar support, awkward office chairs, and spend long hours hunched over computers or staring up at a screen.
Instead of popping a pill for pain, give your body some love and make some room for growth.
Read: Anti-Desk Potato - Stretches for Better Posture
You'd be surprised how much your mood and overall health can improve by simply enjoying a good stretch.
Be Mindful
Biggest takeaway here? Pay more attention to your body -- the things you put into it, what you put on it, and how you maintain it.
Take care of your body, take care of your mind, the result with yield a more enjoyable life. If you feel better, you'll look better, and vice versa.
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