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My top 5 ways to move your body that aren't consid

My top 5 ways to move your body that aren't considered exercise…

In my latest post I talk about how to use Biofeedback for physical stress, to which I received some great questions on alternative ways to move your body when it’s already physically stressed from things outside of exercise.

*Disclaimer: these are MY top of 5 - your top 5 might look different and I would love to hear what they are in the comments below!!

1️⃣ Walking/hiking - get outside, breath fresh air, feel the sun on your face and get light in your eye balls 🚶🏽‍♀️☀️👀 This benefits every part of your body, mind and soul! If you aren’t walking at least a few times a week STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND GO WALK! Do it now.

2️⃣ Cleaning 🧹by which I mean whole-house cleaning! Sweeping, vacuuming, reaching-high-to-wash-those-windows type of cleaning. Also included: car-washing, garage organizing, yard work etc. The real deep kind of cleaning that requires your whole body to move in ways you don’t move it everyday.

3️⃣ Playing with your kids and/or pets - chase and tag are a current favorite in our house, which not only gets the heart rate up a little for mama, but the kiddos and pups get energy out and have a blast doing it! Or better yet, head to the playground and see who can navigate the play structure better - you or them! Little D gets a kick out of his mama doing the monkey bars.

4️⃣ Dance party 💃🏻This can be a solo dance session or one that the whole family or groups of friends can get in on together.

5️⃣ S.E.X. yup - you know what I mean. The list of benefits is endless and drawbacks are, well, non-existent for most. Get creative, have fun and be safe (a quick warm-up or stretch sesh can help prep the body for the acrobats that may follow 😉

Which one(s) are in your current line-up?
What would you add to this list?

#movethatbody #moveHERbody #NourishHERBody #movementoutsideofexercise #movementpractice

Biofeedback for stress - Part 2. Today I’m tal

Biofeedback for stress - Part 2.

Today I’m talking about physical stress - the intentional & unintentional ways we stress our physical bodies.

The biggest take-away I hope you get is the awareness of just how much stress we put on our bodies & how easily those stressors/threats add up.

How often do you stay up late, wake up early & attempt an intense workout on a few hours of sleep?

How often do you skip most of your meals because you were too busy to eat?

How often do you grab cup after cup after cup of coffee to make it through the day?

How often do you push through the pain, discomfort, fatigue etc because this is a cycle you’ve gotten used to, even though it’s uncomfortable?

The list could go on...I’m sure you’re thinking of other ways you might be stressing your body on a daily basis.

Here’s the silver lining: every sensation you feel, every ache & pain you experience is a whisper from your body. Your body is constantly communicating with you. But you never learned how to tune in - or perhaps tuning in brings its own level of discomfort, so you disconnect.

If this is you, you’re not alone.

You’ve been conditioned to ignore, to minimize & brush off those whispers of fatigue, hunger, cravings etc.

You likely weren’t mirrored that growing up. And perhaps instead, you were mirrored the grind mentality - to disconnect with or distrust HER & what’s she saying to you.

Again, you are not alone.

This is why I love biofeedback. It’s an easy place to start & can often give us answers to questions we need to know before we in appropriate self care tools.

The 2nd slide offers check-in questions to help get you started.

You may find it helpful to reference Part 1 on “emotional stress”. They often go hand in hand.

If physical stress is something you’ve experienced, please know there’s nothing wrong with having physical stress.

What we want to consider is the layers of stress we pile on, how those threats can impact our health & well-being & ways we can manage or limit those daily stressors.

I'd love to know if this resonates with you.

What kinds of physical stress do you experience on a regular basis?

Biofeedback for stress - Part 1. Biofeedback has

Biofeedback for stress - Part 1.

Biofeedback has been one of the greatest tools I’ve created for myself & clients.

One of my favorite things about using biofeedback is the awareness it can bring, but also the empowerment given to those who use it. Take the info & tools you like & feel connected to & leave the rest behind.

Today we’re talking about emotional stress, since that’s what often plagues us most often.

Why this is important? When we think about HER body & how best to nourish HER, you can better understand HER needs & care for HER appropriately by meeting her where she is at.

Energetic depletion & stress can lead to food cravings, over-eating, over-drinking, mindless snacking etc, to numb out or fill a void (fill your energetic cup).

Stress comes from many places & you experience a form of stress on a regular basis.

What we tend to dismiss is the layers of stress we take on & the impact of a growing threat bucket (@coachalyssachang & @missybunch15 touch on this beautifully).

So what can we do about it?

Identify your top stressors/threats. Either make a list of known stressors or answer some of the Qs in the next slide 👉🏼

Next, consider whether those are external or internal stressors.

External are those put on us by others; your boss, spouse, kids, family members, society etc

Internal stressors are those put on us by self; pressure to work more, people-pleasing, keeping the peace/not speaking up, saying yes when you want to say no, committing to lose “x” lbs by “y” date, avoiding certain foods etc.

From there, choose words to describe how those stressors are impacting you/your body, mind and soul/heart.

The follow-up Qs can help identify how to move forward &/or through the stressors.

If you don’t know the answers to those Qs that’s OKAY. Awareness is the first step. Building a reliable self-care toolbox will help identify what you need and when.

Does this resonate with you?
Do you find this breakdown helpful?
What can be added to this list?

Are you pic 1 or pic 2? Maybe you’re a little

Are you pic 1 or pic 2?

Maybe you’re a little of both, depending on the day or circumstance.

I get it.

I’ll be the first to admit that some days I sit peacefully with plenty of time to take slow bites, savour all the flavors & be present in the delicious moments.

But I also have days of inhaling bites in between tasks, standing in the kitchen with a mouth full of unchewed food as I survey the disaster I left from meal-prepping, only to forget what I was even eating.

When those moments happen (which they are bound to), know that that’s OKAY.

There’s a time & place for being present with your food/meals. Attempting to do that all the time, with every meal, is impossible & I would never recommend trying to do that.

Instead, consider how often you find yourself eating with distractions. How often do you eat your meals while multitasking? How often do you think back & don’t remember chewing your food or if you even enjoyed it?

Now don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for multitasking with meals & eating in a hurry #momlife. But if you’re at a place where you’re trying to better connect with yourself, your body & HER needs a little more, taking a few mealtimes to pause & really be present with your food might be a great place to start.

As a mom, I savour the peacefulness of enjoying an evening snack after my son goes to sleep. When everything is quiet, when the day's tasks are done & I can fill my cup up with crunchy snacks & a sitcom. That is conscious eating.

It doesn’t need to be done with every meal. In fact, please don’t try that.

Start here: Choose a meal in your day that you’re unsatisfied with. Maybe after lunch you find yourself snacky or craving something else, or only an hour has gone by & you’re hungry again. Get curious about that meal - what it’s providing you & what might be missing that leaves you so unsatisfied.

If you need help in knowing what to tune into or what to ask yourself in an attempt to understand your needs, reference my Biofeedback post for helpful prompts.

If you’re pic 1 - Is this working for you?
If you’re pic 2 - What have you noticed that made those meals enjoyable?

#nourishHERbodyCourse

Play is self-care… As an adult, when was the la

Play is self-care…

As an adult, when was the last time you truly played?

If you’re a parent, you likely “play” with your kids. But is that the kind of play you want & 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 as an adult?

Do you get silly? Do you roll around laughing so hard you pee a little (mamas know!).

Or, do you get stuck in your head with tomorrow’s to-do’s or hold tension in your body from the day’s stressors while you “play” and count the minutes until it’s over?

Regardless of which one you do most often, know that play is essential for life!

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I can take myself a little too seriously at times & that I forget to have a sense of humor when my son runs into me with his scooter while I’m cooking because “mommy was supposed to be a speedbump”.

BE-ing present isn’t always easy. Especially if your body doesn’t feel safe in the present.

Being playful also means releasing expectations, surrendering to the game & the flow of imagination.

If you find yourself nodding in agreement or remembering moments when play was hard for you, I invite you to get curious.

What’s challenging about it? Where’s the discomfort coming from?

If you’d like to find ways of re-introducing playfulness into your life, start small. Put on your favorite music and dance. Wiggle around, shake your booty, sing out loud.

If you have kids, get on their level. Let them invite you into their play & watch their imagination flow. Let them lead & see how deep you can get into their world.

If you don’t have kids and/or need a different invitation to play, consider doing something crafty, joining a recreational sport or signing up for pick-up games in your neighborhood.

Consider if play is easier & more comfortable when you’re alone or with others. That will help you choose activities that nurture you & allow you to play freely & confidently.

What does play mean to 𝙮𝙤𝙪?

How can you 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 more playful moments into your day?

#nourishHERbodycourse #playforlife #nevergrowup #besilly #donttakeyourselfsoseriously

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