One of my 2019 priorities is my health so I thought I would share some of my habits to kickstart the year!
Plant Based!
A picture says it all! I decided to go completely plant-based (vegan) in July of this year and it has radically changed my life for the better. Not only have I lost +30lbs just through diet, my skin has never looked better (along with my vitamins!) and by eating whole foods (non-processed food) I just feel wonderful!
Not to mention:
Some awesome documentaries and resources can be found here!
Forks Over Knives – Netflix, about the health consequences of eating animal protein — it’s no coincidence that diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity plus so much more has increased with the amount of animal protein being consumed.
I Love Vegan – holy vegan recipe batman…. they have everything here – literally you will miss NOTHING by going vegan!
Veganuary – An awesome challenge for the month of January to go Vegan!!
Sleep Tracker!
For those of you with a fitness/activity tracker like Apple Watch, Fitbit etc this is a game changer! A few years ago I talked to a nutritionist who actually prioritized sleep as the first thing to conquer/change in a daily routine for weight loss. She would see clients lose weight just by increasing their sleep! Of course sleep is directly linked to health and wellness. I am someone who had no idea what my ideal sleep was, or what my sleep patterns meant for my days/goals. Pre-Apple Watch life I would have inconsistent habits with sleep (I still LOVE a good all nighter – but my body hates them).
I started tracking my sleep and within 2 weeks I had confirmed that 7.5 hours was my ideal sleep target to function at my best each day! With 7.5 hours I felt rested, ready to engage, brain ready to work and body operating at an awesome foundational level. Now it’s easy to prioritize sleep so I work/live my best life!
Oils!
Surprise! Oils are a HUGE part of my health and wellness regime! I use them for everything – both physically and emotionally!
Oils to aid in metabolism, support anxiety/stress, help for restful nights, ease stomach discomfort, support lady health, support glowing skin… basically EVERYTHING.
I’ve found out so much about the efficacy and safety of essential oils and I will forever only recommend doTERRA because they are 100% clear in their process/practice and commitment to wellness with oils.
Exercise!
Tannith and I decided to get back into the whole ‘workout thing’ since we both feel so much better when we do move our bodies! We turned to Betty Rocker (you’ll remember we did a 90 day challenge and both saw awesome results back in 2015!) and I’m already LOVING her new workouts and the burn!
It really helps with stress management and my confidence when I am moving/toning my body. Plus, I get to use my fancy basement gym equipment!
Well there you have it. Just a few simple ways I’m investing in my health in 2019.
When I take care of me, I can do more for the world and others!
xo
gfk
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