I have tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle since I was about 25. Honestly before that I really did not pay too much attention to it. I was always active growing up and didn’t really think much about what I ate, or how I worked out. Obviously as I have gotten older, and learned more about health and wellness my focus has changed. I have also tried a lot of different things. My current wellness journey and routine is honestly a lot of back to the basics for me.
Current Wellness Journey and Routine
Food: Healing my relationship with food is something I am really focused on. The mental gymnastics I would spend qualifying every piece of food I ate for years was exhausting. Switching my mentality and focusing on the quality of the food, making sure I get enough protein, enough good fats, enough fruits and vegetables, and enough fiber are my focuses. Not the calories I do not track food. For me that is a very damaging thing and something I start to fixate on. It work if you are trying to lose weight but is NOT a good idea if you are trying to keep good mental health about it.
Fitness: Over the years I have done A LOT of different workouts. Ever since taking my first barre class in 2010 I have always come back to it. About 15 months ago I started going back to Pure Barre and have rarely missed a day since. It’s my favorite strength workout and I love the vibe of a group fitness class. I also love going on walks and try to walk every day. For me this is the best combo for my body. I will work in a Peloton ride every now and then if I don’t go to barre but pretty much stick to these.
Everything else: I do not use a scale. About a year ago I stopped stepping on a scale and even at doctors appointments I don’t let them tell me. I have had a lifelong struggle with body image and the scale for me is a slippery slope. I have also focused a lot the past few months on gut health. I take Seed probiotics. I also do a spoonful of coconut cult yogurt and sea moss gel every morning. I try to drink lemon water all day and drink peppermint tea at night. This combo is doing something good for my body!
I took a fitness program a few years ago. She liked counting macros in terms of her stuff and I did not. However, I learned how my body reacted when I didn’t eat enough protein or certain things. I learned a lot. I like going to the gym. In this current moment I am just trying to take care of my brain and remember and make time to eat moving it stressful. I’m glad you like barre always wanted to take a class.
Thank you for sharing your health and wellness journey. It’s so important to take care of yourself and look after your body. I have to agree the Pure Barre classes are amazing and make you feel so good after.
I took a fitness program a few years ago. She liked counting macros in terms of her stuff and I did not. However, I learned how my body reacted when I didn’t eat enough protein or certain things. I learned a lot. I like going to the gym. In this current moment I am just trying to take care of my brain and remember and make time to eat moving it stressful. I’m glad you like barre always wanted to take a class.
Great ideas to approach wellness differently! Thanks for sharing your story and giving some useful tips that may help others.
Thank you for sharing your health and wellness journey. It’s so important to take care of yourself and look after your body. I have to agree the Pure Barre classes are amazing and make you feel so good after.