In college I figured out, with the help of a nutrition coach, that I was not eating enough vegetables. In face, I was barely eating any, even though I thought I was. In this episode discover the life-changing benefits of vegetables for your body and your brain. And learn what counts as a vegetable (plus what does not). Then take the 7 day Microcommitment Challenge to help you easily eat more veggies. Enjoy!
Learn a tiny commitment that can transform your hydration habit. It is seriously easy. No matter whether drinking enough water is something you struggle to remember, or it is a daily rhythm for you, this micro-commitment will make drinking water the easiest wellness habit you do.
If you feel like your busy schedule is a roadblock to working out, then this is for you. Learn how to ...
Design your program in minutes
Principles of Power - to make your strength routine most effective
Top 10 Benefits - to keep you motivated
Here are the resources I mentioned -
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/27/ep-48-get-stronger-starting-now
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/12/20/ep-70-the-best-planners-to-master-your-wellness-and-productivity
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2022/12/30/ep-18-should-you-set-realistic-or-big-resolutions-to-succeed
All-or-none thinking is so last year! In this episode learn a powerful hack to stop all-or-none thinking in its tracks. It is a thought you learned in the diet mentality. You don't have to hold it over into your Intuitive Eating journey. In fact, it slows down getting freedom in your relationship with food.
Here are the resource episodes I mention.
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2022/11/10/ep-11-eating-well-through-your-holidays
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2022/12/30/ep-18-should-you-set-realistic-or-big-resolutions-to-succeed
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/3/22/ep-30-how-to-become-a-better-intuitive-eater
Discover both the psychological and physical reasons diets backfire. Learn the changes that happen in your body that set you up to gain weight. And how losing and gaining weight back increases your risk of heart disease. If you are thinking about starting a new diet, listen to this episode first. Get your eyes wide open to the truth.
Here is the episode I mentioned to support you -
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/8/2/ep-49-honor-your-hunger-to-feed-your-soul
Discover the three perspectives and beliefs you must have for your well-being habits to be easy. Without them, you'll struggle. What does it look like to believe you are worth it? Are you willing to take both small consistent actions and big audacious leaps? With guidance, what are the steps on your unique path? Find out in this episode.
Compare the top paper planners for both productivity, and how they stack up toward helping you reach your wellness goals. Because your wellness is the foundation of your productivity.
Listen to a review of the Franklin Planner, Erin Condren, Full Focus, and some special planners from Etsy stores. Plus, how to decide what wellness goals you even need to plan and track in your planner
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/12/15/ep-68-the-best-wellness-and-productivity-apps-to-use-now
https://fullfocusstore.com/pages/planner
https://store.franklinplanner.com/planners/classic-planners-5.5-x-8.5/
https://www.erincondren.com/champagne-a5-daily-lifeplanner-ring-agenda
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheInspiredStories
When pain is what's preventing you from exercise, you need to check out GOATA training. When performing better in your sport - whether golf or tennis or fill in the blank - motivates you, you need to check out GOATA training. Or if, like me, you want to hike and move well when you are 100 years old, check out GOATA. Dr. Susan Wood is a Physical Therapist and GOATA movement specialist. Keep moving.
Here are the additional resources we mentioned.
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/10/12/ep-59-spark-your-motivation-with-short-term-fitness-goals
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ptinmotiontn/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PTinMotionTN
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-susan-wood-dpt-cert-mdt-a1572520/
Website: https://pt-inmotion.com/
Here are my top wellness and personal productivity apps for 2024. Listen to discover what style of wellness tracking is best for you. Plus, when to use an app - or not. Learn how personal productivity apps can help your brain health and lower your stress.
Extra resources I mentioned -
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/4/13/ep-33-how-to-create-the-high-energy-lifestyle-you-need
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/11/ep-46-fitness-apps-are-they-friend-or-foe
This insightful episode is not about the joy of running. It's about, metaphorically, why running TOWARD what you want gets you to your goal. And why running FROM what you don't want keeps you from results. Plus you'll learn how to shift the focus of your mindset.
December kicks off a powerful time to take inventory of your wellness and reflect on what you want to experience next year. In this episode discover the power of celebrating your achievements, of evaluating - without judgement - your health, and of acknowledging your challenges. You've come this far and it is proof you can live the wellness you want.
When you are rushing from event to event, wrapping gifts, working more to wrap up year-end deadlines, it is easy to skip THE thing that helps you stay sane. When you don't like being out in below freezing temps with a north wind, your motivation to go walk or run can vanish. (Well, mind does, anyway.)
This episode solves both the busy and cold - so you feel fit and great and warm all winter long.
Here are the episodes where you’ll learn about the fitness principles I mentioned -
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/27/ep-48-get-stronger-starting-now
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/2/23/ep-26-the-best-workouts-to-help-you-feel-great
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/10/12/ep-59-spark-your-motivation-with-short-term-fitness-goals
Discover all about one of the overlooked staples on your holiday table. Beets. From a can they are "interesting" looking, to say the least. But in this episode you'll learn two tasty ways to eat them. Plus all of the powerful benefits of beets and one of its great companions ... apples.
Discover some herbal history in this fun episode. More importantly, learn about the benefits of 5 of your favorite holiday seasonings. Cinnamon, nutmeg/mace, ginger, vanilla, and peppermint. Also learn which one is dangerous in large doses.
The two herbal medicine books I reference in this episode are:
Herbal Emissaries. Bringing Chinese Herbs to the West. By Steven Foster and Yue Chongxi
The Tao of Nutrition. Third Edition. By Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease
Heading into the holiday party season, you'll be going to gathering where you may need to bring your own dish (BYOD) for medical reasons. Or you may prefer to trust yourself to grow as an Intuitive Eater, trusting you will make the best of whatever is available.
I've had times for both, depending on where I was in my journey.
Today you'll answer the question - when is it best for you to BYOD or not?
When your hunger goes up with the holidays, it can be frustrating. Especially when you don't know why. In this episode you'll learn the links between the three big influencers. Your sleep. Your sweets. Your stress. And how to handle them to keep your hunger level normal.
Here’s the brain - sleep - hunger study I reference
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763921/
To learn how to Slow and Savor your meals - even the sweets - listen now to this episode.
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/8/17/ep-51-taste-the-moment-mindful-eating-tips
Benefit your brain, your immune system, your eyes, and your gut health with two fall favorites - pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Get the details of how much you need and unusual ways to enjoy them this season
https://www.thevireolife.com/blog/2017/2/22/a-powerful-plate
Going full out on your goals is exciting!
You know what it feels like...
The anticipation when you sense progress. The dopamine-reward when you achieve your result.
But what about when you're in a monotonous routine?
There's no immediate thrill.
Like when you try to workout just because it's "good for you in the long-run".
That doesn't feel motivating, does it?
What happens then?
You procrastinate your fitness with "I'll start next week."
I get it.
And I have a solution.
Ditch general fitness as your goal.
Dig into a short-term target.
In this new Real Wellness episode I recorded for you, we'll explore my clients' three most common "immediate-impact" goals AND how to prepare for them.
Bonus Resources for you:
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/11/ep-46-fitness-apps-are-they-friend-or-foe
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/27/ep-48-get-stronger-starting-now
Ready to make meditation, movement, eating well, and great sleep EASIER? It is simple. I share my favorite 10 tips that I use personally and that I share with clients. These are battle-tested in the real world. They are proven over and over to make your wellness journey easy and fun.
Here are the resources I mentioned:
You want your wellness habits to feel easy. That's good. Sometimes though, switching habits can seem hard - which makes it "easy" to quit. On a recent beach trip, I experienced a life-changing lesson on how to handle it when your habits feel hard. This episode will shift how you think about "searching for easy street - when easy is just not available". Why? So you can keep going until you succeed.
In this FREE guide learn how to:
· Stop the fad diet roller-coaster
· Exercise in your lifestyle
And Get Results that Last!
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