My Wellness Routine That Doesn’t Suck the Joy Out of Life

Apr 12

Spoiler alert: there’s no celery juice, 4 a.m. workouts, or giving up carbs in sight.

Let me just say this right out of the gate:

I’m not a “fitness influencer.”

I’m a regular girl who wanted to feel better and refused to do it in a way that made me miserable.

Because I tried that before — the all-or-nothing diets, the meal prep Sundays, the workouts that felt more like punishment than progress. And you know what it gave me? Burnout. Bloating. And a weird guilt complex around food.

Now? My wellness routine is built around what actually works for me.

So if you’re looking for something simple, sustainable, and sanity-saving — here’s a peek into what I do:

Mornings That Work for Me (Not Against Me)

Wake up around 6:00 AM
I make what I call a “tizzy” — my morning greens + fizz combo to hydrate, wake up my brain, and support digestion (life-changing, btw)
I walk on my walking pad while reading or listening to a podcast
I move my body — sometimes that’s a bootcamp class, sometimes it’s just a longer walk
I shower, make my shake (with oat milk + protein), and get into my day

It’s predictable. It’s peaceful. It sets the tone.

And no, I don’t hit snooze — because I like how I feel when I do this.

What I Eat (And Don’t Overthink)

Shake for breakfast + lunch (I use Arbonne’s protein because it’s clean and I’m obsessed)
Healthy snacks on hand — almonds, hummus, rice cakes, fruit, protein bars
Dinner is whatever feels good — sometimes that’s a rice bowl, sometimes sweet potatoes + veggies + a protein
And I drink a ton of water — like I’m being paid for it

I’m not tracking macros.

I’m not eliminating everything fun.

I’m just being intentional — and choosing foods that make me feel good most of the time.