Embrace a Healthy Summer: Introducing the Summer Habit Challenge
Get ready to kick off the summer season with a burst of energy and a commitment to your well-being! As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, it's easy to let go of our healthy habits in favor of indulgence and relaxation. But fear not, because with a few small shifts, you can enjoy all the summer fun while staying on track with your health goals. Join me in the Summer Habit Challenge, where we'll explore easy and impactful habits that will keep you looking and feeling your best throughout the entire season!
Embracing the Summer Vibe:
There's something truly magical about summertime, isn't there? The warmth of the sun, the carefree vibes, and the refreshing drinks make it a season to cherish. Whether it's sipping on fresh juices or enjoying the occasional free shot, summer has a way of making everything taste better. However, many of us can relate to feeling the pull to let our healthy routines go astray during this time of year. Indulging in junk food, more drinks, late nights, and endless party invitations become tempting distractions. If you find yourself nodding in agreement, know that you're not alone!
Small Shifts, Big Results:
The good news is that we don't have to sacrifice our health to have a fantastic summer. By making small, manageable changes, we can avoid the summer slide and maintain our well-being all season long. To guide us on this journey, I'll be sharing a Summer Habit Challenge each week. These challenges are designed to be simple yet impactful, allowing us to enjoy the best of summer while staying on a healthy path
The First Summer Habit Challenge: Walk After Every Meal!
We often hear the saying, "You are what you eat," and it holds a great deal of truth. The food we consume plays a significant role in determining our overall health. However, we mustn't overlook the importance of what we do after we eat. Have you ever worn a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? If so, you may have noticed that when we move our bodies after a meal, our blood glucose levels recover more quickly, even after a less-than-healthy meal. So, what we do after eating is vital!
Implementing the Challenge:
o optimize our metabolic health and experience remarkable results, we want to prepare our bodies for an efficient and effective metabolic process. Here's how you can tackle the first challenge and upgrade your summer habits:
1. After each meal, take a quick walk immediately.
2. Use this time to catch up on a midday conference call or simply relax and reset after your evening meal.
3. Resist the temptation to succumb to "rest and phone scrolling" after eating. Instead, jump right up and take that walk!
4. Aim for 30-45 minutes per walk, ideally after your two main meals each day
Witness the magic
Walking after meals might seem like a small change, but its impact on your immediate and long-term health is enormous. Even if you don't make any other modifications this summer, committing to this habit can bring about remarkable improvements. Prepare to be astonished by how great you'll feel, and I have a feeling that many of you will continue this habit beyond the summer season!
This summer, let's make a pledge to ourselves to prioritize our well-being without sacrificing the joy and excitement that this season brings. Through the Summer Habit Challenge, we can integrate simple yet powerful habits into our lives, ensuring that we look and feel our best throughout the entire summer. So, lace up your walking shoes and join me in embracing the magic of summer while staying committed to our health. Let the Summer Habit Challenge be your guide to a vibrant and fulfilling season
