I usually get up at the crack of dawn when my two year old decides it’s time to wake up. I sleepily look over to my night table and pick up my water bottle. It is a 20 oz bottle of room temperature goodness which I quickly drink down so I can go and see my little morning boy. I started this habit when I was breast feeding and continued it on after because it really felt good. This is the first awesome thing you can do for your body in the morning.
Why?
Drinking water first thing rehydrates the body after many hours of rest. The fact that the water is room temperature is another plus because it kick starts the digestive tract and keeps it functioning optimally. It also improves blood circulation and flushes toxins from the body. All before you even get outta bed!
When we come downstairs for breakfast, I put on our essential oil diffuser with some lemon to invigorate and help us wake up while we prepare for the day. My kids get a vitamin D drop every day of 600 IU and I take 1000 IU. We do this year round. We all take 1/4 tsp of a probiotic containing 15 million bacteria to help strengthen our gut bacteria. We also drink kombucha throughout the day as it is a fermented drink brimming with gut friendly bacteria. With all the research coming out tying poor gut health to many health problems, I feel it is vital to support ours. We have lemon water with real unpasturized honey about 2x week. The lemon water is excellent for pH balancing the body and the real honey has minerals, vitamins and amino acids that are good for the body while tasting nice.
After I have dropped my daughter off at school and put my son down for his nap, it’s time to focus on me! Yay! Lol. I do my yoga practice for about 1.5 hours. In preparation for it, I like to use a few essential oils. I put sacred frankincense in my diffuser. It is very grounding and calming. I am able to get into my breath and into a meditative state with my practice, love this oil! I rub Valor essential oil over my heart and it gives me feelings of strength, positivity and calmness. My practice is divine and I really relish the time I have to spend each day. Another 20 oz of water!
Hair Care & Skin Care
When I shower, I use my own products which are infused with essential oils. I really enjoy using them because I know that I have removed toxins from my home and from entering my body while I wash. I have some recipes below for shampoo and a face cream and body butter! I use a face cream or serum for my skin and a body butter as well. Easy to make and use! Check them out:)
Lunchtime
We make lunch with vegetable soups, chili soups, wraps, tons of fruit all cut up and water or almond milk to drink. We also have almonds, cashews and mulberries, raisins, oat balls and banana chips to switch it up and enjoy different foods. As many whole foods with as little added sugar as possible is my goal for lunch.
Essential Oil Body Spray Is My Perfume…
I wear a body spray with metabolic and hormone balancing oils which are blended for women. Instead of wearing perfumes which are filled with chemicals and synthetic fragrance, I love the natural aroma of my body spray and how it works with my chemistry to make a lasting and natural perfume. I have the recipe below as well. I have had some personal issues surrounding my monthly cycle and have found these oils to have created natural balance within my body. Win!! I also use a roller bottle with Thieves blend essential oil and place some on my feet twice a day to support my immune system. I don’t have any health concerns, but if it helps me fight off a flu or cold than it’s work is done.
Dinner
Dinner is usually a lighter meal. Eating as early as possible is best for digestion. Tonight we had rice pasta with a vegan pesto sauce and a vegan caesar salad. I let my kids have real fruit popsicles for dessert.
Bedtime
My kids get a lavender roller bottle on their feet at bedtime to help soothe them for sleep. I put a diffuser recipe on for myself in my room and let it stay on after I drift off to sleepy land. I have included my favourite one below. And then I call it a day:)
Hope some of the tips and ideas I have included here are helpful. Basically the idea is to hydrate, nourish, move your body and use toxin-free products whenever you are able. I do my best and that’s the best I can do!
My So-Called Yoga Life 
39 thoughts on “Healthy Lifestyle Tips- A Typical Day For Me”
wanderingbalt
I wish i can do the whole food lunch menu like that. Its sure look beautiful and delicious 😀
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Lisa K
We definitely enjoy it. Do what you can, every little bit helps;)
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lauraagardner
Great tips! Very inspiring!
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Lisa K
Thanks;)
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Kirti Arora
I appreciate that you have shared such amazing recipes for shampoo, moisturisers etc. I will definitely try them.
I bought few essenatial oils but never knew that they could do such wonders. I actually didn’t know how to use them well.
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Lisa K
Oh my goodness, you will love them more! They can be a part of everything you do. I will be sharing more in the future;) Glad you found this post useful!
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Matt
Wow, puts my lifestyle to shame! There are definitely some easy tips in here for everyone, thanks for sharing.
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Lisa K
Thank you for reading:)
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Niki
I love it that you use all those special oils 🙂 I’m obsessed with scents as well and I’ve tried and made once a levander extract oil that helps me sleep better when i put two drops on my pillow! You are such an inspiration to me! ❤️ All those little things that you do make a great difference to a person’s life!
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Lisa K
If you ever feel interested further, Young Living is available in Greece too;) They really have changed my life.
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marinebing
OK i need to come back read this again, so useful thanks !
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Lisa K
Glad you enjoyed the read.
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Globejamun
Very well written. Love the tips . Gonna follow them ☺️
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Lisa K
It gives me joy to be helpful:)
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Brooke B
Thanks for the recipes. I think I’ll try that body spray. I love how oils have so many uses.
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Lisa K
Aha! You use oils too, that’s awesome!
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Andrei Iliescu
Wish I could do the same, but, even if I know I have no excuse, there’s very little time when it comes to doing all of that, but great read nonetheless.
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Lisa K
Thank you.
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Abhinav
Well, well, doing this daily is incredible. I do have some of these habits in my routine but there is so much that can I add. I am not much into oils, will try and see how they go for me. Great routine, add to it that you make a few things at home, Lisa… Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Lisa K
Thanks! Even a few healthy habits go a long way😉
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The Aesthetic Scientist
I must say I am really impressed. Firstly, waking up at dawn is the hardest thing ever, at least for me. And despite being an Indian, I feel guilty that I discontinued yoga after sometime. I really need a lot of inspiration.
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Lisa K
It’s never to late to start again;)
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chiimmiii
Lovely routine you shared 🙂 I wish i could do the same. 🙂
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Lisa K
Thank you! The water part is so good, maybe give it a try.
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The Globe Runners
so important for that morning water. hydration is key folks !
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Lisa K
Absolutely!
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echoesofhervoice
Nice post
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Lisa K
Thank you
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Ana Sofia
That dinner sounds delicious. Sounds like a very healthy lifestyle!
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Lisa K
We do our best! Thanks for reading!
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Jen
It’s great to make time for you first!
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Tahnee's Blog
Some really great tips for healthy living. Thanks for sharing a great post
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Lisa K
Thanks! Little bits here and there help.
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Melissa
Love the idea of creating my own shampoo and such!! Thanks for sharing!
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Lisa K
Oils can do anything!
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foratau
I love your shampoo and face moisturizer recipes! I’ll be trying both for sure, thank you!!
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Lisa K
Well I think that is totally awesome!! Enjoy!! Thank you😄😄
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Tahna de Veyra
Nice to get a glimpse of how your day goes!
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Lisa K
Thanks for reading:)
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