Everyone falls into a normalmorning routinethat works best for them.
We get it: Nobody likes change.
But some tweaks in lifestyle can be so much better.
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And once you get used to them, you’ll be so glad you re-evaluated!
Establish a morning routine.
Establishing a consistent routine each morning is one of the first steps to leading an all-around healthier lifestyle.
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By waking up at the same time each morningincluding on weekends!you will make a big improvement.
“Consistency counts,” Dr. Comite says.
“It’ll help you sleep better because sleep loves a routine.
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Sleep is the new exercise.
And it starts in the morning.
It’s important to give yourself a fresh start each day, and that means having a clear head.
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“The first thing I do when I wake up?
“Clear thinking and having a plan is an antidote to proactively avert stress and anxiety.”
Be mindful of what’s going on in your body.
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Illness will show up as higher fasting sugar, which is less worrisome than low sugar.
The latter means I am likely dealing with a more serious issue [line an] infection or inflammation.
The good old outdoors works wonders on the mind, body, and soul.
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“I habitually step outside to walk my rescue Maltese Oliver in the mornings to be exposed to light.
Morning light is critical for setting our internal circadian clock.
It also impacts our hunger and satiety hormones ghrelin and leptin, which helps regulate appetite.
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And studies show that daylight improves alertness, brain response, and cognition.”
Enjoy a tall glass of water.
“You haven’t wet your whistle for what, seven or eight hours?
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That means your body is in a dehydrated state and needs water,” Dr. Comite explains.
“Judge according to the color of your urine, ideally as clear as water!”
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Opt for tea rather than coffee.
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This really comes down to a matter of preference.
Dr. Comite prefers herbal teas such as jasmine green tea due to its high content of antioxidant polyphenols.
“In the cool months, I especially like polyphenol-rich hot dark chocolate,” she adds.
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“Polyphenols eliminate reactive oxygen species that instigate illnesses of aging.
Polyphenols have positive effects on blood pressure, lipids, insulin resistance, and inflammation.”
Have a protein-filled breakfast.
Protein is chock-full of health benefits, so working it into your daily breakfast is a great choice.
And if you aren’t a big eater in the morning, don’t fret!
Dr. Comite isn’t, either, and opts for protein shakes.
“Protein is satiating and it’s critical for building muscle,” she says.
“It keeps me full and prevents me from snacking on sugary carbohydrates.
Working out in the a.m. gets your body up and moving and gives your metabolism a solid boost.
“It’s a proven mood lifter and improves mental clarity,” Dr. Comite adds.
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Choose just the right supplements.
That gets us into our final healthy morning habit: Take supplements!
“Some can be taken fasting while others demand food, such as a healthy fat for absorption.
I take omegas, D3, and K2 daily with my shake or at night after dinner.
Others may be daily or weekly to support metabolism, gut and brain health, and reduce inflammation.
The compound is called TA-65.
My eyes, skin, and hair have benefited.”
“Nevertheless, intermittent fasting is not a fit for everyone.
Some of my clients cannot tolerate fasting and will faint or feel weak.
Their biomarkers reveal if that’s happening.
Others have particular DNA that doesn’t support fasting.”
