If you keep doing the same thing you will keep getting the same result. This is why I’m doing #stylingcurvyactivechange which just means I’m actively trying to introduce wellness and change into my life. Change that improves my overall wellbeing.
I’ve even created a hashtag so you can all join in. Post your photos on social media of your ‘active change’ and use the hashtag #stylingcurvyactivechange so I can cheer you on 🙂
One of my changes is juicing, everyday. I don’t ‘actually’ juice it myself because I don’t own a fancy pants juicer…or even any juicer. I’m also being honest with myself, I know that I don’t have the time or even dedication to buy the veg everyday. So I’ve found a great local juice place and I visit them instead.
Today it’s carrot, pineapple and sweet potato.
I’m very partial to the assorted green juices too..
Some days I have 2 bottles of juice (it’s pure not watered down) but everyday I make sure I have at least one. With 1kg of produce in each bottle I’m making sure I get that injection of nutrition.
Because I’m juicing I know I need to drink plenty of extra water which is hard to do in winter but I’ve been getting the water in so I’ve actually created another active change, win win✔️
I’m also doing some extra fitness with walking and tomorrow I start a new 10 week yoga course, wellness from the inside out. See, once I started creating change it changed the way I was living and the positive momentum took over. Nothing huge, just achievable.
Another reason for saying ‘yes’ to a Monday morning yoga class was I liked the idea of starting my week right, and taking some regular time out just for me. This decision has actually led me to take no work appointments until after 1pm on a Monday…a change I really needed to implement.
Look, I know that juicing and yoga aren’t for everyone and I’m cool with that. Creating active change and wellness can mean different things for you, it might be about health and wellness but it should mean introducing change that will benefit you.
SOME ACTIVE CHANGE IDEAS
♥ eating meals at the dinner table instead of the couch (guilty)
♥ getting into the garden more often
♥ watching less T.V. and reading more
♥ using your best teacup every day
♥ picking up the phone instead of texting
♥ catching up with friends more often
♥ keep a gratitude journal
♥ speak kind words to your body
♥ get more sleep
♥ move your body more
♥ gossip less
See, it’s all about creating achievable goals, no crazy stuff. Goals that will improve your overall wellbeing.
I’m off to finish that sweet potato juice and do some reading.
Tell me, what changes for your health and general wellness would you would like to introduce?
Til next time,
Jen x
I would love to try yoga. I wish I had a friend to go with as I think that would make it less confronting ? I think I just need to commit to finding a beginner class and signing up!
Two years ago I started doing jazzercise and it has been a life changer. I’ve never stuck to an exercise routine before but jazz keeps me coming back. It’s a social event as much as an exercise class for me.
Bec I’ve been doing yoga for two and a half years and it was a game changer for me. It connects me to my mind, body and spirit. If you live in Adelaide check out my teacher Dani from ‘Abundance and yoga studio’, she’s ace.
i finished reading this post & then said to myself,these are fantastic ideas & I do believe small changes lead to greater things. So saying kinder words to myself & gossiping less is what I am adopting today, keeping up with my daily walks is easy as they just make me feel good. I love yoga too & I am going to do my hardest to try & get some more into my week. This will be tricker to do, but I am going to try. Until I can work this Into my day, I am going to dust off my hula hoop & do a bit each day,
Thanks for the inspiration! You rock
Great changes Kristy! Oh, and a little hula happiness sound FUN!
Great ideas Jen and all achievable. I’ve been doing dry July and feel so much better for it. Its been a total re-set for me and I’ve noticed the momentum shift into other parts of my life. I’m eating better, drinking more water, have started running again after a big break from it and practicing yoga more consistently. Feeling good and not even missing the wine!! Xx
Dry July is such an awesome fundraiser Shannon but even better it gives people a chance to ‘reset’. Good on you lovely X
I’ve just started re-dabbling in essential oils and their health benefits. I’m cutting back on sugar (again) and making a concerted effort to prepare more healthy meals. I’m also seeing a surgeon next week about possibly having a knee replacement in the hope that I may be able to do some walking as exercise. All little things but it’s a start.
Great changes Darlene, little changes can make a BIG difference xx
Loved all of the above and know I have a heap of changes to make & sometimes it just seems so overwhelming!!!!! Anyway I have a new collar for our dog so I can start walking him……nothing fits to walk in so ordered something on line & hoping that will make me feel confident & empowered to just get on out there!!! Life’s a bit of a stand still with no work at present, yet I have a job interview for Sussans, it’s a group one & I just want to look the part even though i’m bigger than most!!! Hoping that will not be the decider, that all my wonderful talents will shine through….wish me luck x
Fun and well fitting workout wear vpcan be a great motivator! All the best with your interview, sounds exciting ?
I love all of these ideas….. just need to Kickstart my brain into action ?
Sometime we just gotta start and the rest will fall into place. Good luck Kate X
Love your ideas Jen. I have been changing things lately, trying to achieve better life/work balance. I deleted my Instagram account about a month ago, much as I enjoyed it, I would mindlessly scroll for ages and felt I could put that time to better use. Ditto Facebook, most of the pages I follow are work related, so even in my own time I was reading and researching for work. It’s amazing how much time I have in the day now for me, just to sit quietly watching the water, or doing some stretching, anything really. I’ve been making up big batches of healthy casseroles and portioning them, perfect for coming home and heating along with fresh steamed vegetables. Beats the weekday dread of preparing a meal from scratch at 6.30pm. It feels good to make changes when they are positive, even beginning to action them is the best!
Cook ups are the biggest time savers and the best way to stop us from making por food choices when we’re tired, well done Katgryn ?
I hear ya, I tried juicing it myself, my juicer is so old and is a pain to clean so I just gave up…. The things I would like to change are my daily water intake, honestly its so bad at the moment, I need to step it up! That and my exercise regime is pretty non existent at the moment. Im feeling so sluggish because of it!
Water in winter is sooo hard! I feel like I’m constantly in the loo ?
Hopefully you can fit in some gentle exercise soon and start feeling better xx
I bought a new KUVINGS juicer cost $400 or so as it is a cold press juicer it is easier to clean and oh my goodness the juice is so different. i do green juice essentially each morning CELERY CUCUMBER KALE PEAR (OR NASHI PEAR) VIRTUALLY ANYTHING GREEN . STICK TO THE 80 %VEG AND 20%FRUIT . So not too much sugar. it is great make a hell of a difference to energy level persona and skin . search to Kuvings website I bought it direct – it was a bit cheaper.
Great ideas Jen, I need to take time out to do some exercise at least a couple of times a week, my time is spent working and then taxiing children to after school activities! Master 11 has started a paper round so will get out with him tomorrow afternoon to deliver some papers, baby steps, but a start of getting active and spending sometime with him. Then I need to start making some better food choices and stop snacking on the unhealthy things!
Thanks for the inspo, will be sure to use the hashtag! Thanks for the kick XX
Aaahh snacking is my downfall too Wendy. I bet you and Master 11 have some pretty fabulous chats on the paper round walks xx
Does any ony know of a good beginners Yoga teacher in Hobart? Or Tai Chi?
Sorry Janis, I don’t