Wellism

Are your eyes bigger than your stomach? ⁠⠀
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There are a number of factors that can influence our appetite & trigger cravings. They range from stress & sadness to family gatherings & events.⠀
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Whatever may be driving your appetite, here are some tips you can use to keep yourself from overeating. ⠀
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Throwing it back to a few months ago. Yoga Class at Overpeck park with ⁠⠀
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This was a great experience! The park was the perfect setting for our invigorating, yet relaxing yoga class. This was back in September, the week of my birthday actually!⁠⠀
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I love teaching yoga almost as much as I love practicing it. Helping people flow through the poses and become more familiar with their bodies and their abilities is amazing. I'm missing in-person classes, but it's making me even more excited about these virtual classes starting next month! Will you be joining me?⠀
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Thanks for collaborating, . We have to do something again!⁠⠀
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Achieve your health goals in 2021!⁠⠀
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I'm offering 3 people up to THREE months of coaching for FREE!⁠⠀
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We can work on any health goal you may have. Whether that's getting into an exercise routine, eating healthier, or reducing stress! ⁠⠀
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Together we'll build your motivation, overcome challenging thought patterns, and create consistent healthy habits! ⁠⠀
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Meal plans and health education resources included! ⁠⠀
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Share this with someone who may be interested. Limited spots are available until 12/31 at 11:59 pm!⁠⠀
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Swipe for Tools to Tackle Anxiety⠀
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With the insanity and unpredictability of this year, anxiety has been on the rise. It can be helpful to have a toolbox of resources ready for when those moments hit. ⠀
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I've had my struggle with anxiety over the years. I keep a list of my anxiety-reducing strategies handy and it helps me move through those moments quickly. I've included some of my favorite yoga & meditation apps, which are usually my top two options. ⠀
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What are your go-to strategies when you're feeling anxious?⠀
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Swipe to get started on an exercise routine⠀
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The why’s and how’s of getting active. ⠀
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While working with my clients, one of the biggest areas of concern is always exercising. Many want to get active but aren’t sure exactly where or how to start.⠀
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Here are some of the things that I like to share with each of my clients when exercise is their goal. Swipe to the end to see some of my favorite workout apps (Downdog HIIT is my favorite right now!)⠀
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What advice would you give a friend who’s trying to start exercising?⠀
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Are you getting enough water?⁠⠀
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It's easier to drink more water in the summer, but water intake starts to taper off in the winter. With the colder weather, there comes the chance of dehydration. ⁠⠀
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Increase your water intake by:⁠⠀
- Drinking more water⁠⠀
- Eating more fruit and vegetables⁠⠀
- Adding fruit to water (if the taste is a factor for you)⁠⠀
- Drinking tea (Opt for Hibiscus or Chamomile tea)⁠⠀
- Start with seltzer/sparkling water then convert to still⁠⠀
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Stay thirsty, my friends!
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"It's not stress that kills us, it's our reaction to it"⁠⠀
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Stress is a part of life. Small stressors teach us how to adapt and survive. Chronic stress is where the issues start to come in.⁠⠀
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The modern-day hustle culture leaves us all more open to chronically high-stress levels. Add in a global pandemic, a racist system, financial worries, and just about everything else wrong in 2020, stress management is essential now more than ever. ⁠⠀
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Have you experienced any of these symptoms? I know I have, which is why I've made stress management a top priority. ⁠⠀
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If you've been feeling a bit tense lately, try one of these strategies to add some more zen to your life.⁠⠀
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Wellness Wednesday

Most of us don’t realize how much sugar is hidden in some of our favorite drinks.

Here’s how many teaspoons of sugar are in:

1 can of ginger ale - 8 teaspoons
A bottle of Gatorade - 14 teaspoons
A Snapple tea - 9 teaspoons
1 bottle of coke - 16 teaspoons
1 can of Arizona Tea - 6 teaspoons

This excess sugar in the body has a number of consequences on our system, in addition to packing on extra calories.

Opting for good ol H2O is always the best way to stay hydrated!
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Exercise isn’t just for losing weight!

Physical activity has a number of benefits.
This is why it’s important for EVERYONE to find a way to fit some physical activity into their day.

Get active in ways that feel best for YOU! Whether that’s daily walks, yoga, strength training, or dancing.

What are your favorite ways to move your body?
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I know it’s early, but if your like me you’re already thinking about lunch.

Here’s a healthy salad idea!

Recipe for the Honey Garlic Chicken Strips soon come.

Feel free to swap out anything in the recipe to male it your own. Be sure to tag me in any pictures!
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WELLism (n.) - the practice and condition of living well
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WELLism is a wellness and lifestyle brand dedicated to helping young adults create a healthy lifestyle.
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Hey y’all 😊
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I’m Zikea, the face behind WELLism.
As an integrative health coach and yoga teacher, I’ve worked with many people on creating a healthier lifestyle.
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I get how challenging it can be to make these changes. With the overload of information out there, it can be hard to tell what is legit & what may not work for you. That’s why I started WELLism, to provide greater access to accurate (no shade 😉) health and wellness information.
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Let’s take this health journey together! Stay tuned for more tips!
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