You’ve probably noticed through my posts that my morning time has become more and more precious to me. Trust me — I haven’t always been a morning person, but it really sets the tone for the rest of the day and makes me feel super productive. Plus, it allows me to fit my workout first thing so I can focus on my business + clients. However, a morning routine isn’t solely about working out. It is so much more!
Why Start A Morning Routine
If you don’t have a morning routine per say, here are a few reasons you should start thinking about developing one:
1. It starts your day off “right”. “Right” just means how you would prefer to start your day as opposed to how you might be haphazardly starting your day currently.
2. Follows your body’s circadian rhythm. Our bodies are built to wake up when the sun is up and go to sleep when the sun is down so it’s natural to wake up early.
3. As humans, we crave routine. How many of you have said to yourself “I can’t wait to get back to my routine?” Exactly, haha.
These 3 reasons help create order in our day rather than you just jumping out of bed in the morning + rushing out the door. We’ve all been there, done that and it’s not the best way to start the day.
Morning Nutrition
While I’ve already mentioned working out can be a part of your morning, you also need to think about how you start fueling your day with breakfast. The formula for the perfect breakfast is:
Healthy Fat + Protein + Fiber + Greens = The Perfect Breakfast
The big reason this formula works is because all components help to stabilize your blood sugar levels. They allow for a slow release of glucose (sugar) in the blood stream, which allows insulin to be released by your pancreas to then bring down glucose levels by forcing it into your cells. With a slow release, your blood glucose levels don’t spike as high and insulin doesn’t have to rush in to bring those levels back down. As a result, you feel satiated + energetic rather than tired + hungry in a few hours.
- Healthy Fat – The primary source of energy for the body and maintains body temperature.
- Examples: avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds
- Fiber – Stabilizes your blood sugar levels and supports your muscles and bones.
- Examples: greens, vegetables, fruit, beans
- Protein – It is a non-digestible carb, which passes through the body and helps lower glucose levels and bad cholesterol levels.
- Examples: eggs, nuts/nut butters, beans, seeds
- Greens (ideally!) – Filled with antioxidants + vitamins and helps to detox the body.
- Examples: kale, spinach, broccoli, arugula, bok choy
*Note: This is a good rule of thumb for all of your meals + your snacks throughout the day!
Here are some easy breakfast recipes you can find on my website:
My Morning Routine
- Work out (most days)
- Cold lemon water with straw
- Take supplements
- Make matcha
- Prepare breakfast
- Meditation (trying!)
Remember, you’re morning routine is unique to you so do what feels good to you 🙂 I would recommend at the very least to start your day with a healthy, nutritious breakfast.
With Health + Happiness Always,
Jax
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