Exciting Update! After months of dedicated effort and some delays, I’m thrilled to announce that the inaugural edition of my monthly newsletter is finally here! Traditionally, newsletters often require sign-ups or subscriptions, but I’ve made the decision to offer mine directly to all of you! Nutrition is my passion, and I believe that access to valuable nutrition information should be available to everyone who visits my page. Starting between the first and second week of each month, you can expect a new edition of the newsletter. Remember, making healthy choices is within everyone’s reach. I hope you find this edition informative and enjoyable. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments below—I’d love to hear from you!
Hello February! How did we get to February so fast? I hope that you were kind and gentle to yourself in January and gave yourself some grace as that is the month where we like to just head first into things and knock out all our goals. In today’s busy world, self-love and self-care are often overlooked, yet they are crucial for our overall well-being. As we celebrate Heart Health Month, it’s a perfect time to explore the profound impact of self-love on our hearts—both physically and emotionally. By incorporating holistic nutrition practices into our self-care routines, we can nourish our bodies and minds from within.
The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Care: Self-love and self-care are the cornerstones of a healthy and fulfilling life. When we prioritize ourselves, we acknowledge our worth and treat ourselves with compassion and kindness. By taking intentional steps to care for our physical, emotional, and mental health, we create a foundation for resilience, reduced stress, and enhanced well-being.
Tips and Strategies for Self-Love Routines:
Start Each Day with Gratitude: Begin your day by expressing gratitude for yourself and the world around you. Reflect on what you’re thankful for and set positive intentions for the day ahead.
Practice Mindful Eating: Nourish your body with whole, nutrient-rich foods. Embrace holistic nutrition by incorporating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins into your meals.
Move Your Body Mindfully: Engage in physical activity that brings you joy and connects you with your body. Whether it’s yoga, dancing, or walking in nature, find activities that nurture both your physical and mental well-being.
Set Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care: Learn to say no to activities that drain your energy and yes to self-care practices that replenish your spirit. Establish healthy boundaries in your relationships and schedule regular “me time.”
Tying Self-Care to Heart Health: Self-care isn’t just about pampering—it’s about nurturing our hearts, both emotionally and physically. By prioritizing self-love and holistic nutrition, we create a nurturing environment for our hearts to thrive. These practices not only support heart health but also promote overall well-being and vitality.
Self-love and self-care are essential for our health and happiness. By incorporating self-love rituals into our daily lives and embracing holistic nutrition practices, we can nourish our bodies and minds from within. As we celebrate Heart Health Month, let’s remember to prioritize ourselves and nurture the most important relationship we have—the one with ourselves.
Who is ready for a detox but a gentle one? Meeeeee! We all enjoyed our holiday eating and now we are ready to settle down and reset. I have done many detoxes in the past and my favorite ones are the ones that are gentle on my GI system. There are many detox teas and pills out there but they can be harsh causing a lot of GI discomfort and pain, I have defiantly experienced that. Especially after I had my son and my body was healing from giving birth I noticed that my GI system became more sensitive. If you’re looking to detoxify your body after the holiday indulgences, consider embracing gentle and holistic cleansing strategies that promote overall well-being without extreme measures.
1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: One of the simplest yet most effective ways to kick-start your detox journey is by prioritizing hydration. (Water Water Water)! Replace sugary and caffeinated beverages with water, herbal teas, and infused water with slices of lemon or cucumber. Adequate hydration supports the body’s natural detoxification processes and helps flush out toxins.
2. Embrace Whole Foods: Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods to nourish your body. Incorporate a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your meals to provide essential vitamins and minerals. Include fiber-rich foods like whole grains, legumes, and nuts to support digestive health and promote a feeling of fullness.
3. Mindful Eating Practices: Practice mindful eating to foster a healthier relationship with food. Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues, savor each bite, and eat without distractions. This approach not only supports digestion but also encourages a more conscious and enjoyable eating experience.
4. Include Detoxifying Herbs: Integrate detoxifying herbs into your routine to support the liver and kidneys. Dandelion root tea, nettle tea, and ginger are known for their cleansing properties. Enjoy them as warm beverages throughout the day to aid in the detoxification process.
5. Prioritize Sleep: A good night’s sleep is integral to the body’s ability to detoxify and rejuvenate. Establish a consistent sleep routine, create a relaxing bedtime environment, and aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.
6. Movement and Exercise: Engage in gentle exercises like yoga, walking, or swimming to stimulate blood circulation and support the lymphatic system. Physical activity promotes the elimination of toxins through sweat and enhances overall well-being.
7. Reduce Stress: Chronic stress can impact the body’s detoxification pathways. Incorporate stress-reducing practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or spending time in nature. These activities not only alleviate stress but also contribute to a holistic approach to detoxification.
Remember, detoxification is a natural process, and many people seem to forget that the body knows what to do! Extreme measures or restrictive diets are not always necessary. By adopting these gentle and holistic strategies, you can support your body’s innate ability to cleanse and rejuvenate, setting the foundation for a healthier and more vibrant you in the new year.
Happy New Year! Can you believe that we are already almost in February??? February is a special month because it is my Birthday Month! So happy birthday to anyone who has recently celebrated their Birthday or has one coming up.
So some exciting changes are coming to the Nutrifoody Wholly Holism Blog and site! After 5 years of having this blog I am officially deciding to start a Newsletter!!!! YAYYYYYYY. I am overly excited about this. I realized that I have so many people that are new to my blog and I have been getting a lot of people that have been reading my blog posts. This newsletter will include a lot of free resources for our overall nutrition and holistic health. Aside from that there are a lot of other things I do as well as I am an Etsy shop owner so you will receive instant coupon codes and discounts included in the newsletter.
I recently created and came out with my new digital wellness planner that you can use directly from your phone. No longer do we have to go out and buy a traditional planner you can get one sent to you to download instantly. This digital wellness planner was created to keep track of all of your health goals for the whole entire year of 2023. So if you are looking to get a little organized this might just be the thing that you need.
So all you have to do to sign up for my newsletter is visit the home page tab on my website and you will be directed to a section where you will scroll down and sign up and it is that easy as 1,2,3. I am excited to embark on this new journey with you I hope that you will join me!
The first 15 people to sign up or my newsletter will receive a FREE copy of my new digital wellness planner. It will include all instructions on how to use the planner and even flip through the pages and what apps work best whether android or iPhone to use your digital planner.
I hope you all are staying warm and safe each and everyday God bless!
What exactly does the word discipline mean? Let me tell you. Discipline is training (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. Now when we hear that definition we may think whoa that is too much but at least part of it is true when it comes to our health.
When it comes to our health we have to be somewhat disciplined (trained) to be healthy. If we do not train ourselves or have the mindset to be healthy more than likely we will not choose to be healthy but instead make unhealthy choices. So the long story short is that being healthy takes a lot of thought it takes a lot of being organized and planning your meals and even if you don’t plan your meals your groceries or what you have should somewhat reflect how you want to eat like having many fruits and vegetables around.
I am proud to say today I am currently 184 pounds. That may not sound crazy but for me that is PROGRESS. I was pushing 190 pounds as 2022 came to an end. I couldn’t believe that I let myself get to this weight and the most I have ever weighed prior to having my son is 150 pounds. I never experienced weight gain in the way before but as you get older our bodies do change an retain more weight, especially for women.
This is the moment I knew that I needed to be more grounded if I really wanted to lose weight. As tedious as this can be for many people I began counting my calories and I also counted my calories as I cooked my meals and weighed my food. There are many apps that can actually do this for you so it doesn’t have to be scary depending on how you approach this. This is important because many of us take on extra calories of food just because we are going way over the recommended portion size. Did you know that 1 serving of rice which is about 1/4 cup is 160 calories. Now when most people eat rice they are not measuring their servings. That means if you end of eating one cup of rice that means you just consumed 640 calories of rice by not portion size. We have to pay attention to those nutritional facts and serving sizes which is why they provide us with the information.
If you have been reading any of my recent blog post you will see that I mentioned a major cause of weight gain is due to an over consumption of food or calories. So this is something we all have to work on. Another thing that started the weight loss was controlling my intake of sweet. No matter how much any of us love sweets its just no good for us and its that simple. It has absolutely no nutritional value. Now I’m not saying you have to give up sweets totally but just watch how much you eat.
Before I complete this blog post the last thing that has truly helped me lose weight is having an early cut off time so if you are going to set a cut off time for your time try to stick to it. No going to sleep on a full stomach or eating at least two hours prior to your bedtime.
I truly hope this blog post helped you and will give you some encouragement on your weight loss journey. It doesn’t have to be perfect but we are in this together!
If you would like to possibly work with me or need nutrition coaching please visit the at your service tab on my website and complete the form.
Hoping 2023 is nothing but great to you! God Bless!
Written By: Vanessa J
Question to you all what personal goals have you started so far for the New Year? Comment down below
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