Fall is back to you time!
“And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time.”
~ Libba Bray, The Sweet Far Thing
Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us – thanks to wider vaccine distribution and safe practices to slow the spread of the virus – many of us are looking forward to getting back to the things we’ve been missing – planned vacations on pause, suspended social gatherings, even just dropping by a friend’s or loved one’s for a coffee catch-up.
There is one priority, however, that we have all shared during the pandemic that should remain high on your list: your health. If there is one thing we have collectively learned over the last year it is that – in short – your health means everything.
We have put a lot of time and energy into protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19, and that is very important and worthwhile. But taking care of your health means a lot more than successfully staying virus-free. It means taking charge of your health so you can stay on top of any issues that arise before they become serious. It means not delaying the care you need to feel better and get healthier so you can fully enjoy all of those things we’ve been missing lately.
The American Psychological Association reported, that 42% of adults reported gaining weight during the Pandemic, with a median weight gain of 15 pounds. About 66% of people reported changes in their sleep habits, and 23% of respondents reported an increase in alcohol use. This is has been such a difficult period of our lives, how do we learn from this time and make valuable changes to our lifestyles - now.
Creating good habits and routines can go a long way towards keeping you healthy and ready to embrace all life has to offer. Eating healthy, engaging in regular physical activity, getting enough sleep, reducing stress and taking care of your mental health all have major benefits for your health, and can help reduce your risk for certain diseases.
Your health affects every other aspect of your life. Without it, it’s a lot more difficult to enjoy the people and things in your life that bring you joy. So, don’t make it wait.
This could be a great opportunity to start a weight loss program. Where you will have a solid plan, accountability, motivation and support.
We are here to help with different programs that can be tailored to you. Mindful Eating, Functional Medicine, Liver Detox, Metabolism Reset, just to name a few!
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Your life is in your hands and all components of your life flow from a healthy body and mindset.