Take a Selfie of your Healthy
Natalie-Jo Flynn, Founder of Move That Mountain health coaching
Photo taken at North Chagrin Nature Center
If you are reading this you likely have some interest in your health, well-being, living well or your looking for info for a friend.
Whatever the reason, You are in the right place.
I want to jump ahead of the game and say, Who could you be if you could photoshop your wellness? Is this a joke? What do I mean?
It is so easy now with technology to take a selfie and fix it up to make us appear flawless. Better skin, bigger eyes, better color, hair, lips and even the shape of our face can be “fixed” and then we can present the pic on Facebook or IG, we then feel good that we were able to Fix our look and control how others see us.
OK let’s say you took a selfie of your health, and if you could photo shop your health what would it look like?
Let your thoughts paint a picture of you and how you want to feel.
Weigh less, smaller waistline, clearer skin, more energy, a good nights sleep, doing yoga or dancing, content and peaceful. Maybe you see health as being free of your limited beliefs, gaining a voice for yourself, healing from self-doubt, bad relationships or addiction issues.
The number one comment I hear from my clients and patients is, “I know what I have to do and should do I just don’t do it”!
Whatever your idea of healthy is, Picture it, draw it Breath into it See you in that picture living it.
When that is clear, Think of the one small thing that you’re not doing that you could do that will make a big difference in your health? I repeat, small thing, start doing that.
At this point, no matter what your current situation is, if you want it better, it will be. Its starts with painting a mental picture, taking small steps and being accountable for your actions.
There are no secrets, no quickie photoshop apps but there is a great satisfaction in doing something for yourself everyday that will get you to your vision of your picture of health.
To start your journey, I will say that all of the research I have done on wellness, illness, medications, prevention etc.… Hands down, no question at all WE MUST EAT GOOD FOOD!
If you are confused about what Good Food is, start with Fresh food, the stuff on the perimeter of the grocery store, leave the isle foods, boxed, packaged processed, fast foods on the shelves.
Eat mostly veggies and whole fruits, not juices or dried fruits, adequate amounts of good fats, fiber and protein.
Truth is there are as many diets as there are people, The best tip I have is to get a balance, and try different foods, see how your body reacts, Did that give you energy did it make you tired or bloated, how long after you ate did you get hungry again?
Just because you always did something a certain way does not mean you have to continue that way esp. if it’s not working. Keep a record.
Last but most important, and if you do nothing else Please Do this,
Bodies need water.
Water keeps you clean from the inside, keeps muscles, joints, eyeballs, skin and your intestines happy and working. We cannot avoid water if we want to be healthy.
How Much Water To Drink: Most guidelines state to Drink between 64 ounces and 67% of your body weight
if your body weight is 150 pounds, then you need to drink anywhere between 64 ounces and 100 ounces (percentage x body weight or 0.67 x 150) of water per day, Unless your medical practitioner has advised you on a specific amount, this tip is for a well-functioning urinary system.
Both caffeine and alcohol are dehydrating, so be sure you go “1- for-1”
How To Drink Water When You Don’t Like The Taste Of Water: Add slices of lemon, lime, cucumber or orange or mint leaves.
Drink 20 oz (1-2 glasses) of water first thing in the morning.
Feel free to contact me with any questions about this or any of the comments I have written.
Feedback is welcome.
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Turn the “Maybe I will do it someday” goal into “Done” today.
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Let’s Move That Mountain! One little push is all it takes.
Natalie-Jo Flynn, MSN, CHC, Personal lifestyle Coach
216-406-0154
nataliejo@mtmcoaching.net
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Natalie-Jo Flynn
I am Natalie-Jo and I am Personal Health Coach.
A Health Coach is a master of habit change, an advocate for living a healthy, happy lifestyle, a teacher of transformation, and an accountability partner to keep clients striving to reach their ultimate goal.
A Health Coach does not prescribe medicine or take the place of a medical professional, they are the motivators to push the client toward lasting results and lifestyle change using holistic and natural methods.
A Health Coach sets attainable goals for their clients, suggests alternative ways to cope with setbacks, and supports their clients in the unmasking of the true meaning behind behaviors - unconsciously or in reaction to external demands. A Health Coach firmly believes that change cannot occur without accountability and sustained motivation, thus the important role of a Health Coach.
I've had 22 years in medicine and have taken a new path thats best for me. My mission is to Share my Passion and knowledge, strengths and experiences and connect people with their will to be well. Its easier to stay well that to get well, And I want to help guide and advocate, teach and support our community the best way I know how and thats with My knowledge and passion.