5 Wellness habits to build into your September routine (that will make a big difference)

Yes, September is here and while some of us are ready for the fall to come, others are holding onto the last bit of summer. Whichever camp you fall under, I think we can all agree that it is nice to settle into a routine and get things back on track after the craziness of summer activities and social events.

Here are 5 things you can incorporate into your routine this fall that will help you feel great and continue to drive other health habits your way.

1) SLEEP- I know this seems obvious but really aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night. This will help you be the best version of yourself and is the anchor to making healthy eating choices. If you are having trouble sleeping, reach out to me. I have ideas and tips to getting a good night sleep, I'm happy to share!

2) HYDRATE- I am aiming to drink half of my weight in oz of water. So one tip, is to drink a glass in the morning right when you wake up. If you can add a little lemon juice and pinch of sea salt that will help hydrate you even more and get your digestion flowing!

3) GRATITUDE JOURNAL- Keep a small notepad or journal by your nightstand near your bed and when you wake up BEFORE you grab your phone or get up, just think of and write down 3 things you are grateful for. It can be as simple as the sun shining or that you can hear the birds chirping. Just start to train your brain to think positively!

4) 5 DEEP BELLY BREATHS- Once your day is off and running it can be hard to meditate or do things for stress management but if you can find a minute to do 5 deep belly breaths your nervous system will have a chance to slow down and your body will lower in cortisol. High cortisol is correlated to belly fat! So, make that reason enough to take some belly breaths!

5) EAT PROTEIN- Try to make sure all of your meals have protein in them but especially your breakfast. Try eggs, tofu scramble, cottage cheese, ground turkey, oats with protein powder, whatever you like! The more protein you start your day with the better off you'll be to stay full longer.

Let me know if these are helpful and/ or which ones you will work to incorporate into your daily routine. I believe it's the small micro habits that make a big difference in the long term.