It only makes sense for me to start my first blog with tips about staying healthy! Some of my clients have expressed worry over not getting to the gym or getting grocery store items, which is definitely becoming a struggle for most. Here’s my best ideas for staying healthy nutritionally and physically while we are on a momentary pause from life as we know it.
Nutrition tips! So you might be wondering how to stay on top of your micronutrients, which help boost our immune systems to the max, without entering the grocery store every other day for fresh fruits and veggies. We have switched over completely to canned and frozen goods for this so we don’t have to go to the store so often! Don’t skip them altogether, canned and frozen is better than none! Another option you have is supplements. I’m not usually big on pushing supplements in general, because we should get our nutrients from whole foods whenever possible, but during these times it can be a little bit of a challenge. Supplements I recommend to get those nutrients in are your daily multivitamin (capsules are better than tablets by the way, the ingredients are more bio-available, meaning your body absorbs more of the nutrients instead of wasting them). A normal dose of vitamin D – be careful doing too much as it can be toxic, but Vitamin D helps support our immune system. Zinc for immune system support, and lastly greens supplements or reds supplements. Greens and Reds supplements give you veggies and fruits in a scoop, although we know it’s better to get this from actual fruits and veggies, we are in a weird time, and supplements are fine if you need them. It’s better than skipping out altogether! I’m not going to add anything in nutrition tips about weight loss because I don’t want anyone to stress about that during these times, however, if it’s something you would like me to address I am happy to make another post for that specifically!
Physical Tips! Although we are told to stay home, that doesn’t mean we have to sit on the couch and at our desks all day. And I know how easy it can be to do that, so plan time to take care of yourself and put yourself first. This will help you mentally too! Get up a few times a day and take a walk. If you’re blessed enough to live somewhere warm enough to go outside, try to go for a walk once or twice a day, even if they’re short, just to clear your mind and see the sunlight! If you live in a home or apartment building with stairs, do some rounds up and down the stairs for 10-20 minutes to get some movement in! There are plenty of bodyweight at home workouts you can do (tomorrows post will have some workouts with videos to follow!) and even just pacing around the kitchen or standing at your desk can help. If you have a dog, take them for a couple extra walks than they normally get when you’re gone at work, they’ll appreciate it and you will thank yourself later. Getting ourselves away from our phone and tv screens can be really helpful during this time.
Final additional tips! These tips are some easy things we can do, especially since we are already stuck at home. Get extra sleep and take advantage of living life without extra drive time each day if you can work from home. Sleep better and longer, cook some of your meals in advance so when you’re hungry and bored you don’t resort to eating the entire kitchen (like I have once or twice 😉), and take mental breaks from the news sources you’re reading. It’s a relief to just breathe, spend time with loved ones, read a book, do some yoga or take a bath. Realize the world is still beautiful in a mess that will pass us by in no time. Enjoy the slower moments as much as you can, before we know it we will be all systems go, all over again!
Resilient & Radiant 