Most of us are “Off to the Races” in the am … This can cause much stress and anxiety right from the get go. Don’t let this be you! Use these healthy tips and tricks to give your energy and metabolism a boost right from the get go!
#1 Drink Water –
The first thing I do each morning is drink a large glass of water—sometimes with half a lemon in it. I’ve found that rehydrating after a long night’s sleep is the best way to jump-start the day. The average human body is made up of 65 percent water, and drinking a glass first thing in the morning fuels your brain, hydrates vital organs, and stimulates digestion
#2 Meditate or Daily Journaling – After downing my water, I have read that our bodies need to rest 2 times in a 24 hour period for optimal health, once at night and once during the day. Finding time to mediate even if its for 5 minutes can do wonders to recharge your physical, mental and emotional batteries
#3 Stretch and Move – Each morning I start my day with 3 full sun salutations to get my blood flow going and start to feed my brain with oxygen. It also helps to improve your posture, heal nagging joint aches and pains, and it creates more energy throughout the body to boost your metabolism right from the start!!
#4 Wash Your Face with Cold Water or Take a Cold Shower – I tend to leave the hard-core cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing for bedtime. In the mornings, rinsing with cold water is enough! This simple ritual feels super refreshing and helps get rid of excess oil, improves circulation, and immediately reduces any inflammation or puffiness
#5 Eat a Good Healthy Breakfast with a Protein Veggie and Fat – Choose foods that fuel your body and eat quality foods like veggies, proteins, and fruits. Your body will begin to crave more of the good stuff with the more vitamin and mineral enriched foods that you ingest. You will also feel satisfied and look great on the inside and out.
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