Losing almost 50 pounds wasn’t just about the weight for me. It was about healing my body, clearing my skin, regulating my mood, and learning to love myself again from the inside out.⁣
⁣
And while there were a lot of changes I had to make along the way…
Some of the most powerful shifts weren’t complicated at all.⁣
⁣
They were small, simple habits that made such a big impact on my energy, metabolism, and mindset — I still do them today, even though the weight is gone.⁣
⁣
Here are 10 that changed everything:

1. Starting My Day With Hydration, Not Caffeine

Before anything else hits my system, I drink at least 20 oz of water with minerals or a pinch of sea salt. It’s a simple reset for digestion, cortisol, and cellular energy.⁣
No more rolling out of bed and pouring coffee first thing. That was a hormone-disaster in disguise.

2. Eating Real Breakfast

For years I skipped breakfast or grabbed something sugary and processed. Now? I focus on blood sugar-stabilizing meals: fiber, plant protein, healthy fats.
This one habit alone changed my energy, cravings, and metabolism.

3. Walking Every Day, No Matter What

Even on rest days or lazy Sundays, I walk. Not for the calorie burn — for my mental clarity, digestion, and lymphatic flow.
Moving your body doesn’t always mean intense workouts. Daily movement is non-negotiable now.

4. Reading Ingredient Labels (Not Just Nutrition Facts)

Calories used to be all I looked at. Now I care way more about what I’m actually putting in my body.
If it has seed oils, gums, additives, or sugar in the first few ingredients — it’s not going in my cart. My gut thanks me daily.

5. Prioritizing Sleep Over Late-Night Hustle

Healing required rest. Weight loss required rest. Hormone balance definitely required rest.
I started guarding my sleep like it was part of my wellness protocol. Because it was.

6. Keeping One Go-To Meal on Rotation

There’s always one balanced meal I can throw together in 10 minutes — no stress, no excuses. For me, it’s usually something like quinoa, steamed kale, tahini, lentils, and avocado.
Having a “default” meal kept me consistent even when life got chaotic.

7. Doing a Gentle Daily Detox (Without the Juice Cleanse)

I stopped relying on extreme detoxes and started supporting my body daily. That looked like:

• Adding lemon or chlorophyll to my water

• Eating bitter greens

• Taking binders or detox blends a few times a week

• And yes… daily bowel movements became the goal. 💩

8. Swapping “All or Nothing” for “Better Than Nothing”

I let go of the pressure to be perfect. Some days it was a full workout. Other days it was 10 squats while brushing my teeth and calling it a win.
Consistency beat intensity every time.

9. Cooking at Home More Often Than Not

Cooking wasn’t just about food — it became an act of self-care. It gave me control over my ingredients, my portions, my energy.
Even now, I still batch cook a few things each week to stay grounded and fueled.

10. Checking In With My Body Before Every Meal

Instead of mindlessly eating or following rigid plans, I got curious:

• Am I actually hungry or just bored?

• What would feel nourishing right now?

• How do I want to feel after I eat?

That one habit helped me build trust with my body again — and it’s something I’ll never stop doing.

Final Thoughts

These habits weren’t about restriction or willpower. They were about alignment. About finding what worked for me, what felt good, and what supported my healing in a sustainable way.⁣
⁣
And the beautiful part? You don’t have to wait for “motivation” or a Monday to start these. Pick one. Try it. Let it become second nature.
⁣
Because true transformation is built on the small things you do over and over — long after the weight is gone.⁣

Want help building sustainable habits like this into your own life?
Book a free call with me and let’s talk about what your transformation could look like. You deserve to feel this good.