Even with those slightly hectic parenting tasks mixed in, I love mornings.
Drink Water
I sleep with a water bottle on my nightstand.
I’ve spilled too many glasses and my water bottle keeps the water cooler and helps me drink up.
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I knowlemon watergets all the hype, but plain old regular water is a fantastic beverage.
I’m not immediately launching into an hour-long yoga class (although, that sounds lovely).
I always do a few side stretches and sometimes add in some twists or gentle cat-cow stretches.
Sip Coffee
Did you know that you actually should delay having coffee until a bit after you wake up?
I learned thistip from a sleep expert.
Your body is naturally waking up and you’ll feel the caffeine more if you delay it a bit.
I usually drink my coffee a couple hours after I wake up.
Walk
This is another one of those perks of having a dog.
She needs a walk around the block, so we both get a walk around the block.
Even if you don’t have a dog, try taking a quick stroll prior to beginning your day.
I like starting my day with some protein, healthy fat and fiber.
It helps give me energy to last through the morning and fuel for the day.
Plenty ofhealthy breakfastscan be made in a few minutes.
Get Dressed
I find that when I stay in my pajamas, I’m more likely to feel blah.
Getting dressed helps me transition from sleeping to getting stuff done.
Brush and Floss
I said they were easy!
I’m assuming you all are brushing your teeth in the morning.
I’m not a dentist, butthey all recommend brushing and flossing.
Flossing and oral care is actually important for your overall healthnot just your teeth.
Your GI tract starts in your mouth andresearch has linked good oral care to heart health.
The Bottom Line
If you’re not a morning person (yet!)
think about one or two things you could do to start your day off better.
Maybe it’s putting down your phone and doing a quick stretch.
Or adding a water bottle to your nightstand to kickstart your hydration for the day.
If you could get an early workout in though, good for you.
to have a more streamlined morning.
