Here I’m sharing some of my favorite low-effort wellness habits that actually make a difference because not everything has to be expensive or complicated. 😉
Hello friends! How are you doing? I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We had a lot going on, but it was great. We managed our first date night in a long time (the best!!) and had a lot of fun with the kids and puppies. This week I have client meetings, business mentoring calls and am working on my IHP Centurion modules.
For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite low-effort wellness habits. To be honest, I love all the gadgets and fun routines, but the reality is that many of them aren’t realistic for a busy life or a tight budget. The best health hacks in life are truly freeso today I’m sharing some of my favorites with some of the fun *extras* at the end of this post.
(Please note that this is not medical advice)
Low-effort wellness habits that actually make a difference
Morning light.
Morning light has a big impact on energy and circadian rhythms. It tells your body, “Hey, it’s morning!” so that it can produce melatonin at the right time. Light in the morning = better sleep at night
Go.
Walking is one of the three most important things you can do for your health. I like to go for a walk at least once a day, whether it’s with Maisey (I can’t wait to walk with Lola soon), walking on my walking pad, or running through Target or the mall with the crew. It is great for general movement and function, sleep, glucose control, core stability and much more.
Simple additions.
You do NOT need to take a ton of supplements to get amazing results. The best supplements are the ones recommended specifically for you after functional testing, but here’s the baseline I like: Daily Nutritional Support, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. That’s it. (EquiLife now has these cool starter stacks!)
Sleep routines.
Sleep is free, and if you can get it, take it! It can be difficult to prioritize sleep, especially when you’re a parent and nighttime is your only quiet time. I try to remember that doomscrolling is robbing me of sleep, so I turn it off, read a book, and try to get as much in as possible. All of my sleep tips are in this post!
The nervous system is reset.
It’s easy to underestimate the impact of nervous system support on overall health. You can’t heal while fleeing or fighting. So if you are an anxious and stressed person (like me lol), here are some things that can help: meditation, box breathing, journaling, time with friends, eating outside, time doing NOTHING (I tell a lot of clients to watch a mindless TV show they enjoy), time outdoors, hiking, yoga/stretching, etc.
(Coffee + Emily in Paris)
If you’re looking for *extras*, here are a few that I think are really worth it:
Magnesium. SO many people are deficient in magnesium, primarily because we burn magnesium when we are stressed. This is my favorite.
Red light. This one is a bit pricey, but you can use FITNESSISTA for a huge discount and it’s like the Swiss Army knife of wellness equipment.
Electrolytes. These are inexpensive and can help refill the spark plugs of our cells. I recently switched to Trace electrolytes from Thrive Market and love the taste and ingredients.
Blue light blockers. These are my favorites.
EquiLife Detox. I do this four times a year and always feel great afterwards. If you would like to join our detox community, get your kit here and then email me (gina@fitnessista.com subject DETOX). We have a round starting February 2nd.
If you’re looking for more, you can find my top biohacking products in this post.
You don’t have to experiment with gadgets and supplements to have a balanced routine. The best strategies are the ones that fit your budget and your life. This is the foundation I build each client on before adding anything more advanced.
So tell me, friends: What are some of your favorite low-effort wellness habits?
Share the goods in the comments below!
xo
Gina
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