My Favorite Things
I have a number of passions in my life and I feel like I have done a pretty darn good job of making sure that I dedicate time and energy into each area of my life. Taking care of my body is a passion and is super important to me. I feel at my best when I am using products that support me, eating foods that my body feels nourished by, that I am getting adequate exercise, and that I am in tune with my sleep needs.
For me, the no-brainer is the exercise. I can easily motivate myself out the door for a run or to set up a circuit with my equipment. Even when I have less energy, I know how great I am going to feel after and that gives me more motivation to follow through. Exercise can look different for everyone, so I think it’s about exploring different avenues and doing what nurtures you the most. My hands-down favorite piece of equipment is the TRX. It is so versatile! It is for all fitness levels and creates a full-body workout.
When it comes to nutrition, I have learned what foods best fuel my body. That doesn’t mean that I restrict certain foods. It just means that I fill my tank with premium gas most of the time and regular sometimes. You have to learn what works best for you. I think about focusing on how the food will make me feel. I can not say enough about Arbonne’s nutrition line. I drink a shake every morning and it is the most solid way I can start my day. It is totally satisfying, delicious, and physically my body feels balanced. I do their detox a couple times a year and I have never felt better.
There are so many lines of hair and skin products and I tend to use lines that are purer. I see it as nutrition for the skin and scalp. I remember a couple of years ago, a client of mine gave me a sample set of Arbonne’s skincare line. At the time I was very simple and quick about my face, I washed it and put face lotion on and done. Arbonne is a 5 step process but I decided to give it a go. For 2 weeks I followed the steps, which by the way takes less than a minute, and people kept commenting on how great my skin looked. I too noticed fewer signs of age and a new glow. More of a glow? Perfect, I’m in and I haven’t looked back. For my hair, I have been using Aveda hair and scalp products for years. I am all about the smell and the experience it gives me. Even down to their paddle brush, I have a mini spa experience every time I brush my hair. It is totally worth it to go into an Aveda Salon just to smell all of their products!
When it comes to getting enough zzz’s, I admit some nights are harder than others to be in bed by curfew. I try to shut down screens ahead of bedtime and use meditation and breathwork to support solid sleep. I also have a “no stress in the bedroom” policy. If I am uneasy, I simply leave the stress outside my bedroom door knowing I can pick it back up in the morning, if I really want to. I also use meditation apps for sleep once in awhile like Calm or Breathe.
Take a few minutes to focus on the structure you have when it comes to the health of your physical body. Is there anything that you need to tweak? Now is the perfect time to make sure you are feeling empowered and passionate about your health and your choices as we enter into the holiday season. I would love to know what works for you so, please, share your favorites!
Supporting you fully,
Maggie
PS Got questions? I got answers!
