A Few Simple & Healthy Ways I Start My Day
If your Instagram feed looks anything like mine, then you see a lot of reels showing influencers’ 5-9(am) routine before their 9-5 job. If you don’t see these, you’re probably better off ;), but you’ve most likely seen articles and videos talking about the importance of waking up early before your kids or spouse get up, and perform a full health and wellness routine to start your day on the right note.
I admit that I love watching these videos and reading about every single morning habit and ritual that has benefits for our physical and mental health, but I also admit that I find it daunting to think about a 4 hour morning routine to get me set for the day.
However, the way you start your day makes a big difference, as long as it’s not stressing you out. So, I want to talk about the importance of having a few non-negotiables in place that are simple enough to do daily (or at least consistently) and are worth it for the results they give you.
Think about a few routines or tools that are important to you and help you have a clear headspace and a heathy body, but make sure they also fit into your lifestlye and bring more clam than chaos.
I’m going to share a bunch of ideas to give you some inspiration, but like I say in my Yoga classes, take what works and leave the rest. Not everything is meant for everybody and not everybody has the same interests or needs.
A few simple, yet effective morning habits I try to incorporate daily:
Hot water with lemon- this is great for getting the liver moving, which is your natural detoxification organ. This is important for removing waste, improving energy and releasing excess weight.
A big 40 ounce bottle of water- either alone or often with my favorite @goultima electrolytes for better hydration and energy. I don’t do the electrolytes every day, but these are, in my opinion the best tasting and cleanest.
Natural light before blue light. Nothing feels better than waking up with some sun (or sky on a grey day) instead of on social media or to texts. This gets my mind in the right headspace to handle whatever the rest of the day has in-store.
Delayed caffein intake- I wait about 2 hours after waking up before I have my coffee to give myself time to hydrate and to better support my circadian rhythm. I also wait to have it with or after food (this is also once everyone in my house is at school or work 🙃). By doing so supports balanced hormones by managing cortisol and insulin production
For breakfast I aim for protein heavy. I won't say I always hit that goal, but I go for something like eggs mixed with quinoa and feta cheese if I have more time... Or a simple bowl of @good_culture cottage cheese with berries or apple slices and cinnamon.
