Did you know it’s heart awareness month? I’m wearing red today to raise awareness for women’s heart health. ♥️
Here's my top tips for a healthy heart!
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Eat Plants! Did you know a whole-food plant-based is the only dietary pattern proven to prevent and reverse cardiovascular disease? I remember reading about the science 15 years ago and was amazed that the number one reason you, or someone you love will die is, for the most part, avoidable or even reversible! Today, I'm lucky to have met and coached people who have survived debilitating disease through diet change. If the new Canada's food guide is any indication, the world is finally catching up with the science!
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Stress Less. The healthiest diet in the world won't save you from our type A culture. Remember what matters in life. Self-care is all the buzz these days, but do you really practice it? Scan your body - do you feel signs of stress? Do you chest breathe, have achy neck muscles, drink too much? Really learning to let go of stress is an art in today's world. You must dedicate yourself to that art. Start by taking time for yourself away from your phone. Develop a breathing and meditation practice. Talk about your feelings rather than punishing yourself for having them. Don't run from stress, rather find ways to process it. We are more alike in our personal pain than different - vulnerability connects you to others around you. You are never alone
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Love More. Remember what's important in life. It's incredible how easy it can be to get caught up in life and put the people that matter to you second. As a super type a person, I speak from experience. But your loved ones are everything. Make time for them. Truly, love is all you need.
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Move More! Working out is great, but you were made to move all the time! Walk, run, crawl, walk your dog, play with your kids. Explore new environments, walk through snow, do push-ups in the sand, climb a tree, jump in a puddle or roll on the floor. Pretend you no longer live in a human zoo and explore your environment with an endless variety of movement! Just MOVE!
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Many people are goal oriented. While I encourage goals, it's far more important to be process orientated. ✅
By developing habits, routines and joy in the process we create small daily wins. When these wins add up, the sky is the limit. 🦅
One day, when we look up from all the tiny steps we've taken, we'll be shocked by how far we've come. 🧗🏼♀️ Those who value process over outcome can move mountains. 🏔
