Authority Magazine Article
Nov 07, 2022
My top five “lifestyle tweaks” that will help support people’s journey towards better wellbeing:
- Hydration: Being just 1–2% dehydrated can drastically affect the body’s performance. Staying hydrated is essential for cellular function, weight management, and hormone balance. The body sends the same signal when it’s hungry and thirsty, so ensuring you’re properly hydrated can significantly impact calorie consumption. It can also help you feel more alert. After 8 hours of rest, a tall glass of water is a perfect start to the day.
- Fuel yourself efficiently! Consuming high-nutrient meals can reduce cravings, reduce the need for vitamin supplementation, and help you perform your best. The day’s first meal can determine what kind of day you have. Take advantage of a clear digestive system by consuming nutrients that your body can immediately absorb and use as fuel to power the start of your day. I love starting my day with a protein shake filled with protein, vegetables, fruit, and fiber. Being in smoothie form allows the nutrients to be easily and quickly absorbed in the body. Starting the day with vegetables and fruit provides me with essential micronutrients my body cannot produce. I’ll also include some seeds or nuts for quality fats. Having a quality, balanced meal allows me to get a head start in consuming my daily nutrient needs with natural ingredients from whole foods in my diet.
- Goal setting and data tracking: Setting goals keeps you organized, accountable, and allows you to set realistic expectations throughout your journey. Having a plan dramatically improves the chance of achieving your goals, as well as verbalizing these goals to someone who will help you reach them.
- Sleep and Rest: You can only perform as well as you recover. This is not only physical preparedness but mental as well. You can only pour from your cup if you have something in it. Make sure it is overflowing so you can serve others and take care of yourself. Your body will always tell you when it needs a break, and it is crucial to listen to these signals before harm is done. Limiting screen time, meditation, journaling, breathing, and proper eating schedules are all practices that can improve sleep performance.
- Efficiency: As a species, we have evolved to want overconsumption — more food, work, social plans, drinks, etc. Analyze certain areas of your life, like your morning/nighttime routine, how long it takes you to do specific tasks, calorie consumption, and how much rest time you have in your days. Find ways to simplify these things to reduce stress and gain control. Having control of your mental being reduces the chances of getting distracted from things taking you away from your goals.
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