“RESET” YOUR BODY
Spring is the perfect time of year to plan a cleanse and kick our wellness into high gear. Taking a day to “reset” your body allows you to tune into the areas of our life that need support. The following guide is the perfect jumpstart to your wellness regime and it’s something to come back to whenever you’re feeling like you need to reclaim balance and reboot your routine.
MORNING
The morning is a very important time to set the tone for how you want your day to go. Create a daily routine that supports you and your lifestyle; make adjustments whenever you need.
MOVING YOUR BODY EARLY IN THE DAY ENSURES THAT YOU WILL NEVER MISS A WORKOUT
MID-MORNING & MIDDAY
During mid-morning enjoy a large glass of water and a handful of raw unsalted almonds. Almonds will help curb any cravings with a small dose of protein.
During mid-day eat: Avoid the afternoon slump by eating a medium-sized lunch. Load up on a variety of colors, especially dark leafy greens and some protein and healthy fats to keep you energized and keep your metabolism fueled. A soup and salad combo is the perfect option, topped with some type of plant or animal protein. Also move: Go for a light 10-20 minute walk outside after lunch.
HAVE BREAKFAST WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING, UNLESS YOU HEAD STRAIGHT OUT TO EXERCISE
EVENING
Eat: Keep it simple while focusing on whole-food, plant-based ingredients. Create a complete protein meal by combining lentils and grains for dinner or have a variety of leafy green veggies topped with animal or plant proteins. Add a variety of herbs to enhance nutrition and mineral content.
Move: Go for a light 10-20 minute walk 30 minutes post-meal. This will help to support the digestive process.
Wind down: Create a bedtime routine for yourself – nothing stimulating at least one hour before bed. Turn off all screens, read, listen to a book on tape, meditate, stretch and practice deep breathing.
Bathe: Pre-bath, spend 5-10 minutes massaging yourself from head to toe with oils. Then hop into a detox bath. Fill your bathtub with hot water, add in 2 cups of Epsom salt and a few drops of essential oils. This will help to promote sweating, stimulate the lymph system and move toxins out of your body. Lavender is the perfect essential oil to calm the mind and prepare the body for restorative sleep.
HAVE A CUP OF CHAMOMILE TEA THAT SOOTHES AND RELAXES THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
AFRICAN BOTANICS
Kalahari Desert De-Tox Bath Salts
JURLIQUE
Lavender Body Oil