A Quick Daily Structure That Covers the Basics of Healthy Living
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You might find yourself wanting to live a more active lifestyle, but you may not have the time. The fact is that if you really want to feel like you've got a handle on every aspect of your health, you've got to have a structure in place. Let's show you a quick structure that you can apply to your day that covers some of the basics.
Morning
The morning is the most important time of day in order to feel like you are setting yourself up for the day but also to get ahead of the game.
For the sake of your metabolism, a lot of resources talk about having protein within half an hour of waking up, based on Tim Ferriss’ slow carb diet.
It's also worth having a good skincare routine that sets you up. Moisturising is so important, but also exfoliating to get rid of any dead skin will make you look more refreshed. You can also try CBD skincare products to give your face extra stimulation.
Moderate exercise is also a good idea because it warms the body up and it will get the metabolism going. If you feel ready for it, you can try strength training, but the goal at this time of day would be just to warm up.
Mid-Morning
Based on the assumption that you are working, your lunchtime is so important.
Choosing something that gives you the energy to see you through to the rest of your day is vital here. Do not go for the white carbs as this will inevitably contribute to that mid-afternoon slump. Keep your food light but also full of good fats. A good example would be a Greek salad with plenty of nuts seeds and olive oil.
You should also take the opportunity just to power down in yourself. It doesn't have to be anything epic. Just some deep breathing exercises can work here. You could also reset your vagus nerve, so if you find yourself really stressed out, resetting this could help reduce your stress response, which you can do by looking with both eyes to 9 o’clock and focusing there until you have the inclination to yawn or swallow. It doesn't take long and is something you can build into your day.
Evening
Now you've done a full work day, this is when you actually need to do some strength training.
For those that don't have the time, something like isometrics works wonders because it immediately takes you to the intense part of the exercise.
Make sure you have a really good meal afterwards. Protein is vital, fats are just as important, but also make sure that you have a good dose of carbohydrates because this will prime your body for sleep.
As the day draws to a close, make sure you wind down with no food 2 hours prior to bed, but also use whatever little time you have to prepare for the next day, such as to-do lists, a 5-minute mindfulness routine, or just quality time with the people you care about.