Starting Your Health & Wellness Journey? Start Here! š When I began focusing on hormonal health, a sustainable weight loss journey, I learned it wasnāt about doing everything at onceāit was about small, meaningful steps. šŖ Here are 6 game-changing tips I wish I knew back then: āØ1ļøā£ Start small and focus on whatās manageable. š¶š»āāļø Before aiming for 10k steps a day, aim for 5k steps a day. Then learn how to incorporate small exercises, like weight training, or pilates into your weekly routine. Keep building upward, but donāt burn yourself out by going from 0 to 100 overnight. āØ2ļøā£ Prioritize quality protein to keep energy stable and cravings in check. š„© Not only will it help you build more muscle as you lose body fat which will contribute to a leaner physique, but it is also the most filling macronutrient so will be sticking to a deficit easier. Utilise whole food protein sources such as chicken breast, eggs, beef, ground turkey, and fish. Leaning in towards whole food based proteins is better for digestive health, and will provide more nutrients for the body. If you struggle with daily protein, look for a quality protein powder. I like @Clean Simple Eats āØ3ļøā£ Move your body in ways you enjoyāconsistency beats intensity every time. āØ4ļøā£ Protect your sleep like itās your most important meeting of the day. š¤ Sleep needs to be a priority! Not only is sleep important for overall health and wellness, but lack of sleep can increase hunger. Your hormones ghrelin and leptin which send signals to your brain telling you when youāre hungry/ satiated donāt work as efficiently when youāre sleep deprived and this can result in your feeling hungrier, and experience more cravings. Aim for 8-9 hours a night. āØ5ļøā£ Reduce Stress: Adding mindfulness practices like deep breathing or journaling to regulate cortisol. 6ļøā£ Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: Celebrating small wins and avoiding the āall-or-nothingā mindset. š” Remember, itās not about quick fixes. Itās about building habits that LAST.
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