2023 has come and gone, and what a yr it has been. However moderately than lament over the entire unfavourable issues that went WRONG final yr, I assumed I would take a minute to share what we (my spouse and I) can be specializing in NEXT yr.
Our predominant focus is on our blood stress, as each of ours have been everywhere in the map this final yr. My spouse’s aim is to get OFF her blood stress treatment, and mine is to not NEED it!
We’re going to deal with 2024 collectively by specializing in these 4 pillars of well being that Dr. Dean Ornish wrote about in his guide Undo It. (affiliate hyperlink)
My BNV Assist Group can be studying this guide collectively beginning tomorrow, Jan 1, 2024, if you would like to return be part of us.
EAT WELL
I really feel I already eat fairly dang wholesome, being a blogger for the final 10 years specializing in an entire meals, plant-based, oil-free weight-reduction plan.
However one factor I KNOW I’m missing is consuming sufficient water. And since my blood stress has been in every single place this yr, and dehydration DOES have an effect on blood stress, I purchased myself this fancy water bottle as a reminder that I have to drink extra water.
One other factor now we have already began is lowering the quantity of wheat merchandise we devour, and for me – it is lots. I LOVE bread. However no matter whether or not it is gluten sensitivity or the glyphosate that is in virtually all the things as of late, decreasing the quantity we devour HAS had constructive results on my spouse’s blood stress, so are going to make {that a} focus subsequent yr.
What if I am not plant-based or vegan you ask? How can I eat higher?
Here is the place I’d begin – and keep in mind that even the tiniest change can have a constructive impact:
- Remove quick meals as a lot as attainable
- Remove ultra-processed meals (UPF) as a lot as attainable (junk meals)
- Remove processed meats as a lot as attainable
- Remove fried meals as a lot as attainable
- Attempt to incorporate extra vegetables and fruit every day
- Eat extra salads or have a inexperienced smoothie
- Eat extra starches, complete grains, and beans
- And in the reduction of in your sugary fizzy drinks – drink water as a substitute
MOVE MORE
One other space of my life I have to work on. MOVING MY BODY.
I sit right here behind this desk a LOT. Writing posts, interacting with folks in my teams, doing every day livestreams, answering emails, and so on.
It is the lifetime of a blogger, but it surely DOES have uncomfortable side effects – and in my case…. hypertension.
Many individuals spend most of their day doing sedentary actions. Whether or not it’s sitting at a desk at work, planted in your automobile, watching tv, or utilizing your telephone, bodily inactivity is dangerous to your well being. In truth, main a sedentary life-style will increase your threat for hypertension by as much as 50%.
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Even when it is only a stroll across the neighborhood, attempt to get at the very least half-hour of motion a day. Discover a strolling buddy, and make a date of it. Have an iphone? Shut these rings!
If it is chilly, raining, or snowing, attempt to discover one thing indoors to do. I’ve an Oculus Quest VR so typically I am going to simply play Beat Saber for an hour.
A method or one other – nevertheless you’ll be able to handle – attempt to transfer extra in ’24.
STRESS LESS
Does anybody else have stress and nervousness like I do? Not just like the final 3 years have been something BUT annoying however nonetheless…
Consider declining advert revenues, self-publishing your very first cookbook, well being points not solely with ourselves but additionally an aged mother or father, and yeah – the stress is actual. And the blood stress displays it.
However how can we handle it? My spouse and I?
Not so effectively.
Once more, shout out to strolling, particularly in nature for lowering stress and nervousness. Yoga is nice for this too.
Music can be a superb stress reducer. Nature sounds additionally assist, which many telephone apps have proper now. There are additionally apps like Headspace and Calm that can assist you get began with meditation.
This can be a BIG focus for Rhonda and myself.
LOVE MORE
The final pillar Dr. Ornish talks about is love and help.
As a result of guys, if you’re making an attempt to eat more healthy in your well being, however nobody round you helps you – it’ll be VERY exhausting to do. Perhaps you are able to do it by your self, however not many do.
You have got GOT to have folks to help you.
And that is what my little group in Mighty Networks is for.
We meet every day by way of a livestream to easily chat and be round like-minded individuals who GET this. We discuss our points, what we ate for lunch, our physician’s appointments, the load we have misplaced, a bit of little bit of all the things.
There aren’t any annoying advertisements, nobody will make enjoyable of you, or decide you – we settle for you simply the best way you’re. Some usually are not even absolutely vegan, and that is okay… they’re making an attempt, and we’re there to carry their hand and provides them their finest shot.
Along with the livestream, now we have:
- a guide membership the place we learn books collectively
- a film room filled with plant-based documentaries
- a piece for meditation
- a piece for gardening
- a piece for sharing our favourite train
- a piece for vegan pantry gadgets we discover
- recipes after all
- and a lot extra
We would like to have you ever be part of our little household. Come go to us in case you can.
Pleased New Years
And with all of that, Pleased New 12 months everybody.
Have a contented, wholesome, blessed 2024.
