Embracing Changes:
Week 4: Embracing Lifestyle Changes
Dear Beloved Client,
You’re doing fantastic! This week, we’ll dive deeper into lifestyle changes.
What to Expect:
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Greater adaptation to your medication
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Embracing new eating habits
Symptom Management:
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Hydration and Meal Frequency: Continue managing hydration and small, frequent meals.
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Natural Remedies: Continue using ginger and peppermint for digestive comfort.
Lifestyle Changes
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Whole Foods: Focus on whole foods: fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
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Avoid Processed Foods: Steer clear of processed foods and sugary drinks.
Nutrition Changes:
Food Journal:
Continue your journal, focusing on your feelings before and after meals.
Prompt
“How do you feel emotionally before and after meals? What patterns do you notice?”
Exercise:
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Walking: Walk for 30 minutes five times a week.
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Resistance Bands: Incorporate strength training with resistance bands (3 sets of 15 each).
Suggested YouTube Video:
Mindfulness:
Mindful Eating: Practice mindful eating. Savor each bite, eat slowly, and enjoy your meals. Focus on the textures, flavors, and aromas of your food.
Suggested YouTube Video:
Mindful Eating Meditation (opens in new tab)
Warm regards,
Maureen McSwiggin, APRN
Vitality Collective Aesthetics and Wellness
