Down To Earth 🌎

Happy Friday!!

I’m writing this while absolutely buzzing 🐝 with excitement because this weekend, I’m going on a hot tub 🛁 boat. Yes, that’s apparently a thing.

Let's jump in:

🧃 Celery Juice: Your New Hydration Hero
🧘‍♂️ Flexibility Test: Are You Stiff or Stretchy?
🧴 Find Your Perfect Moisturizer Match!
🥩 Protein Perks: 10 Sneaky Signs You Need More
📖 Book Recommendation!

🧃 Celery Juice: Your New Hydration Hero

Almost everyone knows hydration is essential, but somehow, few are actually doing it.

Did you know that three out of four Americans are chronically dehydrated? 😱

Well, here’s an unexpected twist to your hydration game: celery juice! It’s basically nature’s spa water.

💦 Celery is 95% water—that’s basically like drinking a liquid salad, minus the dressing!

Packed with potassium (yes, please!), it helps balance water levels and keeps you feeling fab!

Just a reminder though—if you want to sip this without a sour face, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for a fun twist.

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🧘‍♂️ Flexibility Test: Are You Stiff or Stretchy?

As we age, flexibility can sneak out the backdoor without us even noticing! 🚪👋

Time to take a little test—a full body flexibility check to see where you’re at!

Here’s how it works: there are five tests and 15 points up for grabs. 🏆

Each test is scored from 1 to 3 points, with 3 being a full pass (go, you!), 2 a near pass (hey, close enough!), and 1 a fail (but don’t worry, we’ll fix that!).

If you don’t like your score, there are some simple stretches to help you level up:

1️⃣ Toe Touch Test: Stand tall, straight legs, and reach for those toes!
🌟 Score: 3 for toes, 2 for feet, and 1 for just thinking about it!
💡 Fix it: Do a hamstring stretch while sitting on the edge of a chair—hold for 30 seconds. Repeat often!

2️⃣ Knee-to-Wall Test: Keep your heel down and bend your knee to touch the wall.
🌟 Score: 3 if you’re a pro, 2 if you’re close, 1 if you’re just living your best life an inch away!
💡 Stretch it: Stand by the wall and lean into it to stretch that calf—hold that stretch like it’s a Netflix series! 🍿

3️⃣ Shoulder Mobility Test: Face the wall, raise your arm, and see how close your hand can get.
🌟 Score: 3 if you’re a superstar, 2 if you need a bit more pep in your step, 1 if your shoulder’s crying mercy!
💡 Fix it: Grab a broomstick and practice external rotations; it’s easier than curling up with a good book! 📚

4️⃣ Modified Thomas Test: Can your leg drop straight when you lie back?
🌟 Score: 3 for easy peasy, 2 for almost there, and 1 if gravity seems to hate you.
💡 Stretch it: Kneel and tuck that pelvis under you for a good hip flexor stretch—hold it while contemplating life choices!

5️⃣ Faber Test: Let that leg drop while lying on your back.
🌟 Score: 3 for flat as a pancake, 2 for close but no cigar, and 1 for “why won’t it move?”
💡 Fix it: Do a seated groin stretch to loosen those hips; pretend you’re doing yoga on a peaceful beach! 🏖️

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🧴 Find Your Perfect Moisturizer Match!

Navigating the world of moisturizers can feel like a maze, but fear not, skincare warriors! 🦸‍♀️✨

Choosing the right one can be a real game changer for your skin type—whether it’s dry, oily, sensitive, or combination.

Here’s the lowdown:

1️⃣ Dry skin? Go for a thick, oil-based moisturizer.

2️⃣ Oily skin? Opt for a lightweight, gel-based option.

3️⃣ Combination skin? Mix it up as the seasons change! Thick cream for winter and light gel for summer will keep your skin balanced.

4️⃣ Sensitive skin? Stick to cold-pressed oils like sesame or coconut, avoiding anything with harsh chemicals, because you want to pamper that delicate skin, not send it on a rollercoaster ride! 🎢

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🥩 Protein Perks: 10 Sneaky Signs You Need More

Ah, the often-maligned yet ever-important protein!

Here are sneaky signs you might need to level-up your protein game:

Low muscle mass (your muscles shouldn’t resemble pool noodles)
Lackluster exercise recovery (Feel like a hangry bear post-workout? Time to refuel!)
Tiredness creeping in like a sneaky ninja (Protein is a fatigue-fighting superhero, FYI)
Hungry all the time (If you’re always ready to raid the fridge, it might be time to reassess)

To pump up that protein intake without losing sanity, here are some quickie tips:

Add 25 grams of protein powder to your smoothie for a simple boost or go for a lovely cottage cheese snack.
Give chickpea pasta a whirl instead of regular noodles. Trust us, your taste buds will dance! 🎉

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📖 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Let’s be real—health and wellness tips are awesome, but they’re basically useless if we can’t stick to them. (Cue the sad treadmill collecting dust 😅). That’s why I picked up The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg—and wow, it did not disappoint!

Here’s the deal: I LOVED the first third of the book—it’s like the Netflix pilot that hooks you. 📖🔥

The middle? Ehh, kinda like the filler episodes of a season. (Stick with it, trust me! 🙃)

But the final third? Totally worth it 🤯. It helped me see what was really holding me back from creating habits that actually stick.

If you’ve been struggling to make wellness tips a regular part of your life, I can’t recommend this book enough. It's a game-changer for rewiring your brain for success! 🧠✨

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