If someone asked me to write a recipe for a healthy life it would be impossible.
Do you want a recipe for a main course?
A dessert?
A snack?
A recipe for a "healthy life snack" is easy:
- 5 Minutes of Exercise (I have included one for you to do HERE!!! My portal is FULL of exercise snacks!)
- 2 minutes of BOX breathing: Breath in for four, hold for four, breath out 4.
- A text or a phone call to a friend to tell them you love them
- A good night's sleep
- A green smoothie (I have included not one idea but 9!!!!)
A main course for a healthy life is more complex, and is individual! What I continue to learn as one of Canada's leading fitness and health experts, is that a healthy life continues includes the following
- Strength training - in the debate of cardio vs weights, you need both. That said, if you are over the age of 35, and not strength training, you need ot start. Sarcopenia - the loss of muscle mass with age - can be avoided. And it is NEVER too late to start.
- GOOD Nutrition: Isn't as complicated as you think it is. Limit refined sugar, processed foods and alcohol, fill your body with fibre (veggies, legumes fruit), lean protein and healthy fat, and don't sweat the treats
- Sleep - create your routine with the 3-2-1 rule - 3 hours before bed finish eating, 2 hours before bed finish work, 1 hour before bed no blue light. Join me in November for my sleep expert session (FREE) to learn more
- Mindfulness - try not to launch your life first thing in the morning. Embrace 5 or 10 minutes of meditation. I have included a guided one for you to try!
- Gratitude - When we see all we have, we need so much less.
- Love and Connection - the engine that fuels our healthy life
In January, I am building onto my beautiful community that is now 4 years STRONG with a a special opportunity to work with me one on one.
I have gained so much experience from 4-years of Healthy Six Group Coaching and am now shifting to 1:1 client work.
What this will involve:
- 1-hour monthly coaching/training session (option for bi-weekly, or weekly)
- Done-for-you programming to get 150-300 minutes of exercise, and build strength , cardio and mobility. My goal for each private client is to get them from A to B to C....and beyond. Did you know that Joan McDonald started weight training at 70?
- Tailored meal-plans to help you heal your gut, lose weight and feel vibrant, including cookbooks, inspiring recipes and much more!
- Weekly office hours and check-ins.
- Membership in my FITFAM, with unlimited daily live classes and access to thousands of recorded classes. Strength, Cardio, Cycle, Yoga and MORE!
- Coach in your pocket - access to me 6 days a week, questions answered
In the last 20 years, I have gained powerful insights to share with my clients.and have also gathered some of the best experts in my Digital Rolodex. You will have access to this, and much more.
If you have not been strength training, it can feel overwhelming; if you have been emotionally eating for as long as you can remember, it can feel like nothing will ever change. I am 100% convinced this is not the truth, because experience tells me that change is not only possible but achievable.
Most of us simply need support.
You can change your life.
If you are interested in learning more, please click here.
MOBILITY: The Best 10 Minutes of Your Day
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HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR EXERCISE
If you would like to get a head start on 2025, do not wait: Join my FITNESS COMMUNITY for the last two months of the year, and I will included a FREE 30-minute coaching call!!
Have a healthy week!
Erin
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