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I like to move it move it
I’ve realised just recently that I don’t actually do all that much exercise myself at the moment. While I’m not a total couch potato, I’m not actually where I want to be physically. I want to feel strong and good in my body. I know it will help my energy levels when I do it in a way that honours my body, and I want to be a good example to Benny. I also have a desire to get out exploring some of the incredible hikes around New Zealand and I know I need to be much stronger and have improved cardiovascular fitness to achieve that! So while I’m working out how it will all fit together, and developing the discipline to make movement part of my every day for me, not just when I’m teaching, here are some things I’m keeping in mind…
Hydration: The Fountain of Youth for Your Body and Mind
I was talking to one of my clients the other day about the importance of staying properly hydrated, and it got me thinking, not too many people understand what happens on a cellular level when you haven’t had enough to drink, or how electrolytes can be an important part of staying properly hydrated. So, here is your chemistry and biology lesson for the day!
Why I decided to change up my diet
Which brings me to the last six months. I want to look after my body, I want to feel good in it and have energy, but for some reason it felt too hard. A rough nights sleep would leave me craving sugar and fried foods to give me the energy boost to get through the day. Not being organised enough to do the grocery shopping before we were totally out of food meant I often resorted to the lazy options, fried processed food from the freezer. I never felt great afterwards even if they were tasty at the time. I ended up spiraling down a little before the end of the year, eating all the things that don’t benefit me long term, Including dairy milk chocolate which my skin is still paying the price for nearly two month later!