3 Simple Nutrition Hacks for Busy Days
3 Simple Nutrition Hacks for Busy Days
Hack #1: The Plate Method
Create balanced meals with zero calorie-counting. Fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with healthy carbs.
Hack #2: Double Protein
Cooking dinner? Make twice as much protein. Use it in salads, grain bowls, or wraps for quick meals later in the week.
Hack #3: Have a Snack Strategy
Stock snacks that have a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, like almonds, Greek yogurt, or an apple with nut butter.
These hacks make it easier to stay on track with your goals, even on your busiest days…
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What’s one UNessential thing you’re ready to let go of?
"It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." — Bruce Lee
We live in a culture that craves MORE — more tasks, more commitments, more everything. But what if the real secret to looking, moving, and feeling better was cutting back?
Imagine how free it would feel to let go of the habits, commitments, or mindsets that are holding you back.
Instead of a long, complicated workout, focus on just a few key movements that build strength, improve mobility, or boost your energy.
Streamline your nutrition by building balanced meals that are easy to prepare and fit your goals, like a simple protein smoothie.
Declutter your mind by reducing screen time and with simple self-care, like an evening walk to unwind.
It’s all about doing less — but doing it with greater focus and purpose.
This especially applies when you’re trying to look, move, and feel better.
What’s one UNessential thing you’re ready to let go of? Comment and let us know!
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." — John Dryden
"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us." — John Dryden
Ever feel like getting healthy has turned into a full-time job?
We’ve all been there. But here’s the truth: Lasting results don’t come from doing more — they come from simplifying and making a few KEY habits part of your everyday routine.
Here’s how to make that happen:
Anchor Habits. Take a habit you want to build and tie it to one you already do without thinking. Example: after brushing your teeth, spend 2 mins doing deep breathing or mobility exercises. Now brushing your teeth becomes a reminder for the new habit!
One Meal, Double Protein. When you’re prepping a meal, cook TWICE the amount of protein. Use it for today’s lunch and tomorrow’s dinner. You’ll spend less time cooking and can hit your protein targets without extra effort.
“Power Hour” Prep. Pick one hour each week (could even be 20-30 mins) to get organized. Plan your workouts, write up your grocery list, or chop veggies for the week.
This really comes into play when you’re trying to juggle wellness with a busy work-life balance. It’s all about making your daily routine work for YOU.
This is an anxiety Killer
Did you know that reports of anxiety are up 25% over the past couple of years?
I personally think this number is low since anxiety shows up in different ways for different people … and it’s not always easy to recognize it as anxiety.
A few ways it can show up: feeling restless or agitated, having headaches and/or unexplained pains, knots in the back/shoulders, trouble focusing, feeling tired, disrupted sleep, worrying, or rolling the same-old, same-old thoughts over and over in your head.
One of the best natural ways to get almost immediate relief from anxiety is to EXERCISE – especially workouts that are challenging (but not overly taxing.)
It works in a few different ways to help you feel better, and studies show it rivals some prescription meds. (Pretty awesome!)
Here are a few ways exercise helps battle anxiety:
It can get your mind off of whatever is making you feel anxious.
The very act of moving stops your muscles from being so tense
Getting your heart rate up boosts anti-anxiety brain chemicals.
Plus, it activates the part of your brain that helps control the amygdala (Your amygdala can trigger feelings of fear & anxiety)
PLUS … exercising regularly can help you become less vulnerable to strong emotions
The more regular you are with your workouts, the better your anxiety-killing results.
For the best results, find activities that you like doing – and keep doing them.
And … if you are experiencing serious anxiety...be sure to tell your doctor.
Just another reason to move your body and get in that workout!