The New Year has finally settled in, which means I’m switching from reflection to action! And when it comes to January the number one resolution for most women is improving their health. Now, this can mean something different for everyone but for me it all about fitness, internal health, and making choices that ELEVATE my wellbeing. Elevate is my word of the year, after all. To do that it’s all about having a few essentials on hand. These five essentials for a healthy new year do just that.
It’s important to note that the path to health + wellness does not require expensive supplements, tinctures, and juices. Don’t get me wrong, that’s totallyย my jam — but ya girl is bougie. ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ True health can be acquired relatively easily by drinking more water, eating more vegetables, moving your body more, and perhaps seeing a therapist (because mental health is essential, too); that is, barring any serious health issues. But, if you tend to err on the bougie side as well, then you’ve found the right place because I love all the EXTRA.
5 Essentials for a Healthy New Year
Water Bottle
It may be just me, but a beautiful water bottle always leads to higher water consumption. This glass water bottle by BKR makes me swoon. Remember, you should be washing your bottles regularly, so I like to have a few bottles that I rotate. Use all day, wash at night, and fill a clean one for easy grabbing the next morning.
Fancy Footwear
This shoe is an Adidas collab with Parley for the Oceans – a brand that creates yarn from recycled waste. You can trace yourย shoe from plastic bottle to high-performance runner. Cute, Eco-conscious, and high performance. I’ll take it!
Collagen Peptides
Collagen is all the rave because it improves the look of hair, skin, and nails, and helps with muscle recovery. I like this one because it’s tasteless, blends seamlessly, and comes in these individual packs which are great for on the go.ย This one is sourced from Brazilian grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine. They also make a marine collagen version if you prefer.
Looking for a vegan collagen alternative? I’ve heard great things about this one by Anima Mundi Apothecary. I haven’t tried their collagen booster, but I’ve tried several other products by the brand and, I cannot speak highly enough of their quality and attention to detail.
Elevated Protein Powder
I mean, talk about a protein powder that does it all. This bio-fermented brown rice protein also contains adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms for additional wellness benefits. Moon Juiceย is bringing all the shrooms- Cordyceps, Reishi, & Ashwagandha. Want to know more about adaptogens? I break them all the way down in my post Wellness 101: Adaptogens. Check it out โพ HERE.
A gorgeous Diffuser
I’ve had a few different essential oil diffusers over the years, but I’m not going to lie I’d been eyeballing this gorgeous white ceramic diffuser from Vitruvi for quite some time. I finally decided to bite the bullet and added this beautiful little number to my bedroom, and I love it so much. Vitruvi currently has a limited edition Tuscany collection (colors: terracotta, sand, and sage) which has me contemplating adding another to my home.
Define Essential…
So yeah, my essentials might be a little bitย extra…
A fancy water bottle; a handful of supplements that help me feel my best (and support my health goals); a goooorgeous diffuser; and the cutest running shoes I ever did see, but figuring out what resonates for you is something altogether different. Think about it like this: what helps remind you to reach your health and wellness goals? What enables you to do that by supporting some aspect of your journey? There you have it… your essentials will reveal themselves. I hope I’ve helped you find a jump off point.
Tell me, what items are helping you achieve your health and wellness goals?
Xo, Kimberly Fe'Lix
