Over the last several weeks, we’ve explored habit change, how to make sustainable changes and how to overcome the hurdles and pitfalls that can creep up when making those changes. This week we will be focusing on celebrating the changes we’re making. By looking back at our journey, whether it’s been a week, a month or a year, acknowledging our progress and examining our success and areas of improvement allows us to continue to grow and change.
Weekly Round Up
Stretch It Out! One recent study shows that stretching 5 days a week for 12 weeks can improve blood circulation and reduce risks for heart attack and stroke. Researchers stated, “Blood pressure was decreased, central and peripheral arterial stiffness was reduced, and vascular function was increased after 12 weeks of passive stretching training.” https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-12-weeks-of-stretching-can-improve-your-heart-health … Continue reading Weekly Round Up
Slump Busting
The slump is the place you find yourself when you’re mentally fatigued or burned out on the changes you’re making and feel the pull to go back to old habits.
Craving Busters
As we embark on our wellness journey and eliminate foods and habits that do not nourish us, our bodies may react to those changes.
Hitting the Wall
Most people who make lifestyle changes eventually hit the wall. The wall is that place where you feel like the changes you’re making aren’t making a difference, where you feel discouraged, or tempted to just give up.
Weekly Round Up
This week’s round up covers the latest weight loss and health news, including a dietary supplement guide and information on Intermittent Fasting, cholesterol levels and gut health.
Baby Steps part two – more easy changes
Yesterday we touched on some simple steps to begin the journey to sustainable, long-term changes. Today we have four more easy changes to add into your routine over the next few weeks to keep the momentum going! Whichever changes you choose to make, know you’re already on the right path! You’ve made a decision to become healthier and happier. The first steps can feel like the hardest, but they don’t have to be!
Baby Steps for Change
Baby Steps for Change Long-lasting change can feel like a struggle. Breaking change up into small, achievable baby steps can help us build confidence. This leads towards us making those bigger changes in our journey. This week we explore a handful of baby steps we can make to kick off our journey. Pick one or… Continue reading Baby Steps for Change
Sustainable Change
Change is a challenge, even for those of us with the greatest willpower. Studies show that too much change too quickly can lead to burn out, backsliding and ultimately, failure. This is especially true when it comes to fad diets. How then, do we approach change in a way that is sustainable and long-term?
Weekly Roundup
This week in wellness brings updates on coping with with COVID, CBD weight loss and plant-based diets