3 ways to start living a healthier life TODAY!

Ok, I realize it's November 2nd.  It's a Friday, it's two months before the New Year, and the holidays are quickly approaching!  So why am I talking about starting a healthier lifestyle today?  Why aren't I waiting until things slow down and life gets more manageable.  Because we all know that it will NEVER be easier!  Every single day we can make an excuse for why we aren't living our best life now.  Every day we can continue doing the same old habits that aren't serving us.  And every day we can go further away from our goals.  So that is why I'm challenging you to just start today!!

Did you know that by changing 3 small things in  your daily routine that you can change your life?  I know that sounds dramatic, but I'm telling you it's true.  The most successful people make their health a priority!  In the book, "High Performance Habits" by Brendon Burchard, he talks about why optimizing health has to be a priority.  He has done research that show that exercise improves learning and decreases stress.  Stress actually decreases the ability for our brain to function! Crazy, right?  So not only do you feel stressed, you can't think clearly!!  Exercise can help you pay attention longer, think faster, and improve your performance!  Umm...I can't think of many other things in life that can have that kind of effect!!

I'm going to give you 3 tips to START  TODAY!  3 things that you can do that will increase your overall health.  Are you ready??



1.  SLEEP MORE!

 We are all tired and worn out!  And it's hard to force ourselves to sleep when we have so many demands in our every day life.  But I want you to take a hard look at what you are doing in the morning and night that isn't serving you.  Are you watching a few shows on Netflixs?  Are you mindlessly scrolling on social media?  

There are studies that show our bodies function the best with 7-8 hours of sleep.  You may feel fine getting 5-6 hours, but that's because you have trained your body that that is all it needs.  You have to start training your body to stay in bed for 7-8 hours.  Imagine how much more successful you could be if you gave your body an hour or two more to rest and recharge?

Do you need help going to sleep?  Well first, stop staring at a screen of any type an hour before bed.  The blue light in our devices actually trick our brains into thinking it's day time.  Second, create a bed time routine so your body knows when it's time to go to bed.  We do that with newborns, so why don't we do it with ourselves? And finally, start reading.  Reading helps calm your body down.  But make sure it's a book you can put down...not one you are going to stay up until 2am to finish.  Ha!  ;)



2.  EXERCISE MORE!

Ok, you knew this was coming!  But you NEED exercise in your life.  Exercise improves brain function, improves your overall health, gives you more energy and decreases stress.  Start small.  If you are pretty good health, start with exercise!  Even 30 minutes of exercise 4 days a week can make a huge impact!  And make it easy to be consistent.  If going to a gym isn't easy for you, then start doing an at-home workout.  I actually use our online gym membership with hundreds of options!  I know that is the only way that I can be consistent with my 3 kids at home.  Consistency is key!

Another key thing, find an accountability partner!  You need someone that you can show up for!!  This doesn't have to be an expensive trainer.  Even working out with a friend will increase your chances of being consistent by 87%!  Can you believe that?  And if you don't have someone to workout with, reach out to me!  I host an online fit community full of ladies!  It's a great way to get that support and accountability when you can't go to a gym!!



3.  EAT BETTER!

This is so important.  You can not achieve any fitness goal without locking in your nutrition first!!  And this is especially important for people who are poor health.  Losing weight is often easier to accomplish when you eat better, then going to the gym 3 times a week!  So think about what small changes you can make this week!

Here are some easy tips that I recommend doing.  First, drink water and lots of it!  Aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces daily! And drink 16 oz before every meal.  Eat 5-6 small meals each day...about every 2-3 hours.  This helps to increase your metabolism and helps you to maintain your energy throughout the day.  Finally, eliminate white sugar and white flour.  That change alone will make a huge difference!  Things like cookies, sugary Starbucks drinks, pizza, donuts, bread, pasta....those all foods that will not serve you!!  So cut them out!!

Most important, START  TODAY!!  Give these things a try....for the rest of the year.  Not just for a day, not just for a week, but for a couple months.  It can take time to adopt new habits!!  So keep telling yourself every day....I'm worth the effort, I'm worth the effort, I'm worth the effort.  Because you are!!

Need help getting started?  Message me at kelliegimenezfitness@gmail.com for your free fitness assessment and workout plan!  Let's do this together!