My Amazing Health & Wellness Journey

Welcome to wellness4women, and thank you for being here to read about my Amazing Health & Wellness Journey. This is an invitation to journey alongside me to find your health and wellness.

How I Began My Journey into Health & Wellness.

I remember when I began my health and wellness journey. It was really daunting because I asked myself, where on earth do I start? There are so many voices out there about what we should or should not be doing, so it can become very confusing to know what the best way forward is.

My health and wellness journey was well over 40 years ago when I realised I was constantly fatigued and stressed. I was a teenager, but I really didn’t feel that well.

I felt I should have been in top form when I was young, but I wasn’t. I was active, a member of an athletic club, and a gymnastics teacher, yet I felt totally exhausted.

So, I made a decision—a decision that would change the course of my life and afford me good health and wellness with each passing day. What did I do?

I began by researching nutrition and realised my diet was lacking in several key nutrients. I set small, achievable goals like eating more vegetables and protein and incorporating daily walks. Over time, I started a strength training program.

Tracking my progress through a journal helped me stay motivated. I also began meditating daily, which greatly improved my mental well-being. 

Now I feel more energetic and balanced, and I continue to set new goals, like power walking 4 miles and learning more about holistic wellness practices.

I want to share with you what worked for me as I began my health and wellness journey, and it may work for you as well. I invite you to try it, see how you get on with it, and let me know if it worked or if it hasn’t worked for you- So, let’s get into it!

Starting a health and wellness journey as a woman can be a deeply personal and transformative experience. Here’s a structured guide on how I started and continue to enhance my journey:

Self-Assessment and Goal Setting

Identify Motivations —Understand why you want to embark on this journey. Whether it’s to improve physical health, mental well-being, or overall lifestyle, having a clear motivation can guide your efforts and keep you on track even when you don’t feel like it.

Set Realistic Goals—Be kind to yourself and do not expect too much of yourself. It is important to define short-term and long-term goals.

Your goals could range from losing weight, gaining muscle, body reshaping, reducing stress, improving sleep, enhancing overall fitness, or getting into that little black dress—whatever motivates you to write it down and visit it every day.

Education and Research

Learn About Nutrition —Understanding the basics of nutrition, including macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), helps make informed dietary choices. Learning how certain foods affect you is paramount in eating for health and healing.

Understand Physical Activity—Research different types of exercises, such as cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises, and how they benefit your body. Your body reacts differently to other people’s, so you need to experiment with what works and what doesn’t. Wellness4women life coaching can help you with this—contact me for an initial free consultation.

Mental Health Awareness—If you don’t feel right mentally, everything seems to fall apart. So, it’s essential to prioritize your mental health. You can do this by Educating yourself on mental health practices, including mindfulness, meditation, and stress management techniques.

How to Create a Sustainable Plan

Balanced Diet—Develop a meal plan that includes a variety of foods to ensure you get a wide range of nutrients. If needed, consider consulting with me on your nutritional needs.

Regular Exercise Routine—It is so important to exercise daily. Create a workout schedule that fits into your lifestyle. This could be only 15- 20 minutes per day at home like I do. You could also take gym sessions, yoga classes, or even outdoor activities like hiking or cycling.

Mental Wellness Practices– Incorporate activities that promote mental well-being, such as reading, journaling, meditation, or even hobbies that bring joy and relaxation.

Tracking Progress

Food Diary—Tracking is a great tool for ensuring success because it keeps you accountable. Keeping a food journal can help you understand your eating habits and make necessary adjustments.

Exercise Log– Record your workouts to track improvements in strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Mood Tracker: Monitor your mental state to identify patterns and triggers related to stress or happiness. This will also reveal patterns in behaviour and show if your efforts correspond with your moods.

Community and Support

Join Groups—You are not an island, so why not join the wellness4women community? It’s free; you’ll receive a notice every time we upload. You’ll also be eligible for freebies, so subscribe today!

Participate in local or online fitness groups, wellness communities, or classes. Support from others can be motivating and provide a sense of accountability.

Professional Help– Don’t hesitate to seek guidance from me or other professionals like personal trainers, dietitians, or therapists.

How to Stay Motivated and Adapt

Celebrate Milestones; recognise and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. This can keep you motivated.

Be Flexible, Don’t sweat the small stuff, and Understand that setbacks are a part of the journey. Be patient with yourself and the process. Adapt your plan as needed to stay on track without feeling discouraged.

Practice Self-Care and Rest

Prioritise Sleep—We hear this all the time, don’t we? But you need to ensure you get adequate rest as it’s crucial for recovery and overall health and healing.

Pamper Yourself—I know it’s not easy carving out time for yourself when you’re busy, but you need to! Engage in self-care routines like daily skincare routines, spa days, reading, or any activities that help you relax and rejuvenate.

My Personal Story

As I shared at the beginning, I began my health and wellness journey over 40 years ago because I found myself constantly fatigued and stressed. Despite being active, I didn’t feel as well as I should have.

Due to my youth and activity level, I expected to be in top form, but instead, I felt completely exhausted. I hope the Details I outlined here of the initial steps I took to get started on my health and wellness journey were helpful to you.

Challenges and Learnings: Share any obstacles you faced and what you learned from them.

Current Routine: Describe your current health and wellness routine.

Future Goals: Outline your future aspirations and how you plan to achieve them.

This structured approach has helped me move forward in my wellness. I believe it can help you to reflect on and share your health and wellness journey, making it inspiring and relatable for others.

I hope this article is helpful to you.

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