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8 Ways to Stay on Track

Don’t let minor challenges in schedule de-rail your new found healthy habits with these 8 tips to stay on track and enjoy life!

  1. LOVE every minute. Don’t be so hard on yourself! Give yourself permission to eat something or do something that is not according to your plan. If you chose to indulge, do it, LOVE IT, and move on. All is not lost.
  2. Connect with your surroundings. Get outside and sit in the park. Re-decorate or de-clutter a room. Plant flowers and watch them grow. Take your shoes off and stand in the grass. Dr. Sinatra writes a really nice blog about why grounding (also known as earthing) can be beneficial for our health.
  3. Get up 10 minutes earlier. When was the last time you saw the sun rise or took 10 minutes for yourself in the morning? When we make time for ourselves, we are more productive and motivated throughout the day, and better able to help others at work or home.
  4. Take a walk. Get in the habit of taking a stroll in the morning with coffee or tea, during an afternoon lull, or after dinner. Not only will you get the cardiovascular benefits of exercise and the blood-sugar lowering effects (when you walk after a meal), but new research suggests it may also boost creativity. Stuck on a project at work? Feeling frustrated? Need to make a decision? Walking may be the answer!
  5. Learn something new. Learning a new skill helps to keep your brain young and can help with memory. Researchers have found this is particularly true in older adults who learn computer skills. Consider finding a class through the Chicago Park District, going to a craft store, or finding a distance learning class online.
  6. Plan ahead. Planning for just 10 minutes for the next day can ease stress and worry. Pick out your clothes, pack your lunch, have your bag packed by the door, set out your supplements on a plate. Seriously, challenge yourself to see how much day-ahead planning you can get done in 10 minutes. You will be surprised.
  7. Laugh more. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter can help you relax. This is because a good laugh releases endorphins, can help calm your body’s stress response, and can even help stimulate blood circulation and muscle relaxation. Less stress = more motivation.
  8. Slow down. Enjoy the luxuries of life and take time to savor the present. The past cannot be changed and the future cannot be controlled. Be in the now.

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Do you take supplements? How did you decide which Do you take supplements?  How did you decide which ones were right for you?  One of my favorites that can benefit many is black elderberry. Have you heard of it? 
 
This powerful herb helps: 
Reduce inflammation
Enhance immune system
Benefit cardiovascular function
 
The second bullet point highlights why elderberry is SO important to take in winter months. Our immune systems are getting back up to speed this season after two years! Elderberry is well researched and shown to be an effective supplement for fighting bacteria and viruses. 

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If you are what you eat, what are you? I actually If you are what you eat, what are you?

I actually used to obsess over what I ate. That wasn’t a long term solution for good nutrition, so I’ve learned how to eat what makes me feel good and is health promoting. 

Learn more about how you can take control of your health with nutrition, click the link in bio.
The winter blues hit everyone differently. You mig The winter blues hit everyone differently. You might find yourself looking to food or sleep for comfort while the weather changes your sleep and mood.

While you can’t change the weather, here’s some proactive steps you can take to battle the blues: ❄️

🥕 Eat Your Veggies. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you need to eat heavy, high fat processed foods. Explore recipes like hearty vegetable soups, roasted vegetables, and omega 3 rich foods. 

🏂 Go Outside. Exercise inside is fantastic, but don’t let that keep you from a brisk walk outside. 

🤗 Keep Social. Social interaction is important for your mood. Make sure to keep your social engagements even if you don’t feel like leaving your house. You will be glad you did.
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