Healthy Lifestyle Living: How to Live it!

Healthy lifestyle living is a buzz word you hear all the time!

But do you really know what it is and how to live it?

Let me first start by saying, the answer to this question would probably be different from the people you might ask. As, there is varying opinions as to what is the best way to live a healthy lifestyle. So, I am going to start by saying that this post is strictly my opinion as a personal trainer.  Because I have seen over the years what has worked for me; but also my training clients. And now I would love to share this knowledge with you. Since this is one of my favorite parts about having my blog; as it allows me to communicate beyond just the realms of reaching my clients and hopefully reach other’s, like you, seeking some advice.

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❇️Clothing for Living a Healthy Lifestyle

First, I think it’s great to align yourself with other people & companies that are working towards the same goals. So, that is why I would like to thank prAna clothing company for all the amazing athletic, adventure, travel + leisure wear that they sent me, as seen in these pictures. As they are a company who’s mission statement & philosophy is ” to inspire healthy, active, and free-spirited living.  Because when you reach into your closet, there should be something there that reflects who you are, how you feel, and what you value most. There should be something that you can put on in the morning and confidently wear all day long. Something you can throw in your bag and know will work for whatever your journey brings.”

And since you are part of my friends + family, they have allowed me to offer you and your family my prAna discount code, via the stores and prAna website. So, if you are interested my friends, here is my code that you can use anytime ➡️ CGROprAna25 and you will receive 25% off of your order . . . woo hoo! Now, that we know how to clothe ourselves for a healthy lifestyle, let’s learn how best to live it!

Healthy Lifestyle Living Begins Here!

First, I think it’s very important to keep things simple, especially when it pertains to certain area’s of our life, as then there is a much greater chance of success. As I know in my own life, when I keep things simple; there is much less room for error, confusion & frustration.  Yet many more opportunities for success, clarity & feelings of accomplishment. So, listed below is the area’s I believe is the most important to help us keep our focus for living a healthy lifestyle.

🔆 Move & Sweat

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As a personal trainer, you know I would state the importance of exercise in your daily routine. Because this is the best way to keep your body & mind functioning in a healthy way. But, I am not going to tell you exactly what workouts you need to do; instead it’s more important to find what type of exercise you have interest in. And then it becomes more enjoyable and definitely a greater chance of accomplishment.

For me, my favorite form of exercise is weight training. The reason I enjoy it so much (don’t get me wrong, there are days I struggle to workout too) as can see and feel the strength within my body and mind when I do it. And when I feel stronger mentally and physically, that reflects in the way I live my life too. So find the fitness activity that makes you want to wake up and do it!

🔆 Change it Up – Take it Outdoors

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prAna Misty leggings, Riestling bra top

Then once you find your favorite form of exercise that helps you to live the healthy lifestyle, it’s time to change it up! Now, I don’t mean stop doing what you are doing, but add some variety to it. Maybe, you take your workout outside for a change. Or better yet, add an additional outdoor activity to your regular workout routine. As when we introduce more ways to keep active, the better we take care of our bodies and mind.  Because whenever we introduce a new activity or even a new location, our body and our mind gets challenged. Now that’s a great way to keeps things fresh and fun!

🔆 Relax & Refresh

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So many times we wake up with ambition, energy and a positive attitude. But then sometimes the day can bring challenges, stress and discouragement. So, I have found the most important thing you can do for your body and mind; give it a 20 minute break. For me, this is best accomplished and appreciated at the end of the day. I usually sit outside, take a deep breath, put on something comfy, and watch the sunset. Afterwards, I have relaxed my mind, renewed my body and revived my soul. Now, I challenge you to do the same thing each day.  As, I do believe that when you commit the time each day to relax & refresh, you truly will feel one of the greatest, most peaceful benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.

🔆 Shop the Perimeter

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We should shop the perimeter of the grocery store, as that is where all the healthy food is displayed; like the vegetables, fruits, meats and dairy are housed here. Yet the processed food, pre-packaged food that is made from a companies displayed in the middle of the store. So, try to fill your cart with the foods that are grown from the ground.  Because these are the foods that best nourish your body, plus your body “knows” what type of foods it is receiving. As the other contains something foreign to the body, that is filled with preservatives, chemicals, and artificial colors and flavors. Now, do I only eat these healthy foods every day? No, of course not; but the majority of my foods do come from the perimeter.

So, I want to explain this picture and why it is funny to me! So, I told my sweet hubby I needed to have him join me at Sprouts to take a picture of me grocery shopping (a selfie would not work for this…..) for my healthy lifestyle blog post. And I wanted a picture of me with my grocery cart in the produce section. Now, I shop at Sprouts a lot and have never noticed a sign on the entrance door. So, as I am walking in, the sign states “NO photography or NO video allowed in our store”. What? At that point, I started to giggle and thought, well the produce section would be quite obvious to take a picture and since my hubby needs some of his organic coffee we will just sneak it there. And yes, please drink organic coffee, as regular coffee is sprayed with so many chemicals!

🔆 It Starts in the Kitchen!

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Before you step foot into the kitchen, plan what you are going to eat. Because when you pre-plan the grocery shopping, plus also the meals, you will have a greater chance of choosing wisely. As when a healthy meal is already planned, then its much easier not to get distracted with “bad” food choices. So, this is how I try to choose foods for almost every meal by picking: a lean protein, fresh veggies and/or fruit, some ancient grains (like quinoa, oats, seeds, etc.) & a small portion of healthy fat (like avocado, EVOO,etc.). Also, you can link here if you are looking for some healthy meal planning ideas.

🔆 Christie’s Secret!

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Yes, I do believe there is another secret to living a healthy lifestyle that some people forget sometimes. And that is the importance of having balance in your life. Because I do not, nor would I want to, always eat the “perfect” food (as restaurant eating is the most difficult to stay healthy), workout every single day with no rest and work myself to exhaustion. As when I have balance in my life, that is when I am most the content, happiest and also forgiving of myself. So, when people ask me do I workout every day? Do I always eat healthy? The answer to this is no and I also recommend the same to you.  Because when there is too many rules & regulations about what you should not be doing, it get frustrating and many people get discouraged. So enjoy life, but also find the right balance for you to live a happy, healthy lifestyle!

🔆 P.S. Take Care of It!

And since I love to keep my workout clothes for a long time and spend good money on it; it’s super important to take care of it.  So, when I got introduced to WIN detergent, I was thrilled. Because I have found you can sweat heard & smell great, as this detergent breaks the bond between oil and fabric. And therefore, I love to share these products whenever I find something that I think my followers would like too.  So, if you are interested in more information or want to purchase it on Amazon, you can link via my picture below.

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So, heres to living a healthy lifestyle that is filled with balance + happiness and one that you are excited to live!

in health + happiness,

Christie

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