Ready for a change?
What happens when you get to a place in your life that you are ready to make some changes? Ready to become a healthier version of yourself? That exact thing happened to me! Now I want to share the 6 simple ways to be healthier. There are many reasons why we want to become healthier. Maybe there is a medical event that happens- like a heart attack, diagnosis of diabetes, or some kind of wake-up call. It could be a life event- becoming a mom/dad or grandma/grandpa, or there may have been an incident that you just can’t do things that you want to do- getting winded while playing with your kids or you don’t like what the scale says or how your clothes fit. Whatever your reason, becoming healthier is simple. I’m not saying it’s easy, but it is simple!
A little history…
Throughout high school, I didn’t really have interest in sports or working out, and I never really thought about being healthy. In my early twenties I had my 2 babies really close together and gained and lost a lot of weight during that time. During that 2 year span I weighed my very heaviest (over 200 lbs, and my lightest 100 lbs). Even though back then, my measure for health would have been tied to being “skinny”, my healthiest time would not be for awhile.
My First 1/2 Marathon- I was terrified!!!
In my mid-twenties I decided to try a half-marathon, which was totally and completely crazy for me. It started with being unable to run a lap on the track. The fact that I couldn’t do, what seemed so easy, was impossible for me. At this time I was around 110 lbs, so I wasn’t heavy. If someone looked at me they would probably think I was really fit- but I wasn’t. I was actually far from it. But not being able to run that lap gave me motivation. I started small. My goal was to run 1 lap without walking, then 2 laps. Then I would run 1 lap, walk 1 lap, run another lap. I slowly increased until I could run several laps and then a mile.
When I started training for my first half-marathon I started learning about how important it was to feed my body. Starving myself to look skinny was NOT the way to do it. Slowly I started becoming healthier and it had absolutely nothing to do with weight or what the scale said. Through the last 15 years I have ran 3 half marathons, competed in several Crossfit competitions, ran a Tough Mudder and a Warrior Dash. All of this from someone who couldn’t run even a lap around the track at the gym! My focus now is on what my body can do, not necessarily what it looks like. Just like anything with life, your intentions matter. If you are losing weight or working out ONLY for how you will look, that is short term. If you focus on what you want to be able to DO- that is long term!
6 simple ways to be healthier:
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Keep it simple
- the only way to have lasting results are to eat healthy and exercise
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Find a way to move your body that you love
- Currently I am doing BOD which is a workout program that I can stream into my living room. See my best way to workout from home.
- There are so many options- biking, walking, running, going to a gym, working out at home, dance- there are so many options!
- Needing some inspiration? Come follow me on Instagram & watch my stories for our daily workouts!
- Drink more water
- start your day with a glass of water! Get a minimum of 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water a day. Ex. for simplicity purposes if you weigh 100 lbs, drink 50 ounces of water a day.
- Meal plan
- Learn my simple step-by-step guide on how to meal plan
- Have healthy snacks available
- Start small (if you need to)
- just make a healthier choice this week
- If you drink 3 pops/soda a day, only drink 2, then keep going from there!
- Once you start making those choices, keep expanding on them
- Being healthy is holistic
- Take time for yourself
- show gratitude- click here on my post about how to do this!
- It is important to give yourself rest days and listen to what your body is telling you
- find my post here on how I learned that lesson the hard way
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Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you found my 6 simple ways to be healthier helpful! I would love to hear from you and things you have done to make a difference in your health~
How I can help!
With Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching:
- Did you know that I have been a nurse for over 18 years, I am a board-certified wellness coach and a certified nutrition coach?
- If you are ready to be happy with what you see in the mirror, to feel great about the number on the scale and to feel amazing in your jeans. then I can help you!
- Schedule your complimentary consultation!!
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As a member you get:
Daily wellness challenges that are practical and doable even with a busy schedule! These are emailed to you each morning.
Healthy recipes created for meal planning/prepping for your week.
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- Just for signing up for my newsletter, you automatically get access to your guide to starting on your wellness journey.
- Receive an email every Wednesday with a different way to make wellness simple in your life.
My monthly book club:
What it is:
- Join my monthly book club
- When you sign up for the book club you will receive a list of each month’s book club pick for the year!
- At the end of each month, you will get a book club kit for that month’s book with the book club question, recipes inspired by the book and a playlist inspired by the book.
- If you like book discussions you can be involved with our Book Club Facebook group and/or a local in-person meeting!
- Check out my Bookshop link with all of my past book club picks
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- Instagram– follow my stories and reels
- On Pinterest – come pin with me – check out my boards for my favorite meal planning ideas and more!
- & if you want to dive into wellness a more, join my FREE private Facebook Group: Wellness for Real Life- body, mind and spirit
Be well,
Faith
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D I S C L A I M E R Anything that I discuss about making any lifestyle changes is from my own experience and/or other clients personal experiences and may not be suited for you. It is strongly recommended that you consult with your health professional before making changes in your own life. By engaging in anything that I talk about, you agree that you do so at your own risk.
