Support Your Body & Realign Your Habits While Incorporating Coffee Into Your Health Reset

Quick Answer

Health resets are a great way to realign your habits, focusing on sustainable switches which commonly include moving more, prioritizing healthy sleep, hydrating, managing stress, ditching processed foods for nutritious, whole food options, and more. Coffee can also play a helpful role in such resets as it’s a beverage which is typically associated with daily routines. Here you’ll discover tips for healthy resets in general as well as ways to incorporate coffee into these healthy habits and realignments. 

Key Takeaways

• What’s a health reset?
  
• Ways to realign your habits to support your health and wellbeing 
  
• How to incorporate coffee into your health reset

I don’t know about you, but our turkey and dressing were the best it’s ever been this Thanksgiving. 

And, I don’t mean to brag, but my Christmas cookies were irresistible this year! 

Oh, and the caramel brulee coffee syrup I made (on repeat) this season became a must-have in my morning cup of joe. 

The gatherings and parties were stellar. The late-night Hallmark (and National Lampoon’s) movies hit the spot. 

And, while I fully intended to keep my workout routine going, a stress fracture put me in a walking boot from just before Thanksgiving until after New Year’s Eve. (I blame the burpees.) 

Other than the boot, this was a great season…so why do I feel like complete and utter trash?

Sound familiar? 

Maybe it wasn’t the turkey and dressing for you. Perhaps Netflix binges are easily passed up in your house. 

And, maybe walking boots simply don’t fit your fashion choices. 

Either way, I think we could all easily insert our personal list of reasons - be it during the holiday season or otherwise - for why we find ourselves off track and in desperate need of a reset. 

Cue the Hallelujah chorus, right? 

Thankfully, the onset of a new year often provides the perfect mindset shift and opportunity for evaluation, prioritization, and ultimately change. 

So today, we’re here for it! 

With a focus on realigning our healthy habits and commitments to honoring our bodies, fueling them for living our best, happiest, and healthiest lives, we’re covering all the tips and tricks to reset these commitments, even looking at ways to incorporate coffee into your healthy habits.

So, without further ado, let’s reset…

Health Reset Tips And Tricks

What’s a health reset, and why do folks do them? 

Simply stated, health resets are just a time when people seek to realign their habits and goals. 

You know the scene - you typically follow an 80/20 lifestyle, prioritizing your health 80% of the time while still allowing for the enjoyment of a few indulgences here and there (20%). 

That is, until those indulgences creep far past twenty percent, and you’re fully feeling the weight (no pun intended) of your habits slowly slipping away.

After a few weeks of interrupted routines and a ‘prioritization’ that looks more like 60/40 than 80/20 when it comes to your health, your internal alarm is begging for an adjustment, a realignment, a reset!

The thing is that a successful reset requires intention and ultimately sustainability. 

Far too often we overindulge or get off track, only to then resort to drastic measures, thinking we ultimately need to overcorrect those misaligned habits. 

But fad diets and extreme measures are rarely the answer, instead commonly causing derailment and discouragement. 

So then, how can you set yourself up for success? 

With a healthy reset, that’s how! 

So then, let’s take a few moments to examine some tips and tricks for providing your body the reset it desires.

1- Sustainable Foundations

We alluded to this above, but one of the greatest obstacles to building sustainable health habits or simply getting back into a healthy routine lies in what I like to call the rush. 

When our habits slip, it's easy to essentially panic, leading to hurried choices and a rush to simply eradicate any added pounds or overall ill feelings by going to extremes, incorporating fad diets, and things that simply aren’t sustainable over time. 

Instead, when doing a health reset, it’s best to be practical. 

Health doesn’t have a finish line. So, there’s no reason to adopt a race mindset. 

Building a foundation of habits or intentionally returning to those practices which have served you well over the years is the best way to set yourself up for success or lifelong health. 

We’ll get to some suggested specifics regarding these habits in a moment, but for now, as you think about your health reset, plan to think of this in terms of mindset. 

You’re worth more than a quick fix, deprivation, or extremes. 

Real health is seen in care, consistency, and incorporating core principles which will serve your body, mind, and spirit.

2- Routine, Routine, Routine

Routines are likely the most crucial element of building sustainable health habits. 

Yes, routines are more important than a single workout, a week’s worth of nutritious meals, or a few nights a week of quality sleep. 

Missed workouts will happen. Poor sleep will happen from time to time. A few drinks, cupcakes, chips, etc. will also creep in from time to time. 

These things aren’t what derail your health goals in and of themselves. After all, it’s just one meal, it’s just one night, etc. 

Likewise, one workout does not a healthy reset make…and on and on. 

The entire reason you’re seeking a health reset, or seeking to get back on track is not because you indulged in one holiday meal. 

So then, for a true reset, routines are critical. 

The consistency you build through routines can help you get better quality sleep, reduce overall stress, and set you up for success regarding both nutrition and physical activity. 

In fact, the very nature of a routine can reduces stress levels and serve as a framework to keep your mind focused on your commitments to health and wellness. 

Of course, routines can look different for each individual, so here’s a few tips to start: 

• Identify your goals. Make a list on paper, on your phone/computer…whatever works for you…but list the areas you want to focus on for either improvement or a reinstatement of those healthy habits which have already worked for you in the past. 
• Start small and smart. Once you set your intentions, list some small actions or habits you can incorporate daily or weekly to help you reach your goals. 
• Focus on morning and evening. Establishing morning and evening routines are wonderful ways to infuse habits into your day. These can stabilize your mood/emotions, reduce stress, and set you up for a great day or night of rest to fuel you for the next day.
  

3- A Few Specifics

We’ve covered some broad areas, now let’s briefly look at a few specific areas of focus when creating or reinstating habits to best serve you. 

Hydrate -

In the words of Tony Horton, “drink your water, people.” 

And, we’ll even one-up Tony’s advice, as we now know mineral content plays a crucial role in keeping your body hydrated. 

Electrolytes, or charged minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium, are now recognized as needed elements of hydration. 

Many people are unknowingly deficient in these minerals, making water alone insufficient at providing ample hydration. 

And, the simplest way to gain these minerals is by adding only a tiny pinch of quality salt, such as celtic salt or pink himalayan salt, to your water. 

(Personally, I also enjoy a touch of lemon or mint.)

Nourishment -

It’s easy to opt for deprivation when we’re desiring to reset our health. And, while things like fasting or intermittent fasting have their place, even bringing many benefits, you obviously can’t last forever. 

So then, the best question to ask when resetting your health is - what kinds of foods best serve my body?

For most, the answer lies in ditching refined sugars, carbs, and ultra-processed foods for nutrient-dense whole foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, quality fats and protein sources, nuts, seeds, whole grains, etc. 

But for some, this may also mean restricting certain food groups. For instance, those seeking to implement those principles highlighted in a ketogenic lifestyle or an animal-based diet may find that fueling with high fat and protein sources fuels their body better than other nutritional options. 

No matter your nutritional needs, the goal should be nourishment, seeking to incorporate those foods which fuel health rather than disease, fuel your mind and body rather than hinder your mental and physical capabilities.

Stress

 - Another key when implementing a health reset is stress management. Meditation, daily gratitude, journaling, mindfulness, and incorporating self-care practices you thoroughly enjoy each provide stress relieving benefits which are highly beneficial when prioritizing health. 

Sleep - Sleep is one of the most underrated health hacks. Your body does some intense healing work while you sleep, so set yourself up for success by making quality sleep a non-negotiable habit. 

Establishing a nighttime routine is a great way to get your mind and body ready for sleep. And, incorporating any of the following can serve you well regarding this intention: 

• No screens within two hours of bedtime
  
• Read a book or do a puzzle prior to bed
  
• Lower the lights near bedtime
  
• Drink a relaxing warm drink such as chamomile tea which promotes calm 
  
• Journaling prior to bed can also help calm your mind
  

Physical Activity

- Make exercise a priority. You don’t have to run a marathon on day one but move your body daily. 
Seek to incorporate things you enjoy and do so consistently. 

Even a daily walk can bring a wealth of benefits to your body, just be sure to move daily. 

And, if you’re able, increase your intensity or activity over time, incorporating stretching, strength training, and more as these are vitally important for long term health and wellness.

Incorporating Coffee When Resetting Your Health

Ah, but what about coffee? 

We drink coffee because it’s delicious. But we also drink coffee because it’s a superfood, a powerhouse of antioxidants and bioactive compounds which serve your body through providing a multitude of health benefits. 

You likely already include coffee in your day-to-day routine, and as we mentioned above, routines play a huge part in helping us sustain our healthy habits. 

So then, how can you incorporate coffee into your health reset?

1- Mindset

When we think about coffee, routines effortlessly fall into this category because coffee is commonly a routine or even a ritual for most people. 

We’ll get to the healthy modifications or enhancements you can incorporate into your coffee routine in a moment, but here, I want us to focus on the benefits of this routine in and of itself…especially as we think of health resets. 

I have a friend who incorporates what she calls 15 minutes of joy, and I want to include this for you here as I believe it can set you up for many benefits and great success.

First, I likely don’t need to tell you that those first few sips of clean, Lifeboost coffee in the morning are one of life’s simple pleasures. 

So, starting there, let’s be conscious about the feelings, thoughts, or emotions we invoke when sipping with intention. 

Taking the time, here just 5, 10, or 15 minutes, to truly enjoy those first sips (or whenever you plan to infuse such a practice into your day), can set the stage for other healthy habits. 

While sipping, plan to cozy up in your favorite chair for those moments, seek to calmly look out your window to watch the sun come up, the bird or squirrels move about your yard, or at the horizon in the distance, maybe sit at the table with a pen and notepad in hand. 

Breathe in the aroma of your brew. 

Slowly savor each sip. 

Now, if you’d like, you can also use this time to write down a few things you’re grateful for, even speak or think of positive affirmations as you sip. 

The point is to transform your hurried brew sips into meaningful moments, those which serve your body by lowering stress, improving mindset, establishing a healthy routine, and providing you with moments of joy, even establishing a foundation which communicates the fact that you’re worthy of health, of a clear mind, of stress-free moments, gratitude, etc.

2- Health Boosters

Coffee alone - specifically organic, single origin, sustainably grown, 3rd party tested, clean brews (aka Lifeboost) - is a wonderful addition to your day when it comes to supporting the health of your body. 

This is likely old news to most of you, but coffee has been studied for years due to its potent health benefits, and the findings prove this powerful bean is linked to: 

• Reduced risk of cancer
  
• Improved energy
  
• Better brain function
  
• Reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
  
• Better glucose processing (even reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes) 
  
• Improved heart health
  
• Decreased risk of stroke
  
• Strengthened DNA
  
• Better liver health
  
• Reduced risk of death from all causes 

But, many of us enjoy adding a variety of things to enhance our daily brew.

Of course, when prioritizing health, there are some swaps or tips you can consider (we’ll get to those), but coffee also provides a wonderful base for boosting! 

Most of you know we place great emphasis on health at Lifeboost, and with that in mind, we’re continually seeking to expand our product line to include items which either address common health concerns or those we, personally, seek to include for optimal health. 

For instance, our MitoCreamer is a powdered functional creamer which complements your daily routine by providing energy, collagen, and electrolyte support while fueling your mitochondria to support cellular wellness. 

Vitamin D supplementation is a need for most folks, so we provide vitamin D + K2 drops you can easily add to your daily brew for immune support, bone and brain health, as well as hormonal balance, cellular growth/repair, and more. 

Don’t like adding anything to your mug beyond a tasty brew? 

We also have a line of functional coffees which include lion’s mane and chaga mushroom extracts, each of which are renowned for their cognitive-enhancing properties. 

Are these boosters required for a healthy coffee reset? No. 

Do we provide them because we use them personally for optimal health? Yes. 

You might even have a few more tricks up your healthy sleeve when it comes to boosting your brew, but these are just a few ways we enjoy easily compounding the inherent benefits of a tasty cup of joe.

3- Brew Basics, Swaps, And More

Aside from health boosters, let’s close out by looking at some ways to make sure your mug aligns with the other efforts you’re incorporating to support whole body wellness. 

For the sake of simplicity, we’ll list these as swaps you can consider:

• Like a touch of sweetness in your brew? Consider ditching processed syrups or sugars, instead opting for low-no calorie natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit. 

You can even reach for natural sweeteners like raw honey or pure maple syrup. 

While these still have a caloric ‘price tag’ (something you may wish to monitor if you’re keeping track of total sugars or calories), they each possess a variety of health benefits due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. 

• Can’t have coffee without cream/milk? Some unsweetened plant milk varieties (such as almond, cashew, and coconut milk, etc.) provide a creamy brew boost while generally containing fewer calories than dairy milk. 

Or, if you’re incorporating a low-carb or high-fat nutritional plan, options like heavy whipping cream are generally well-suited for such dietary needs. 

• Love a chilly coffee-based treat? Consider using coffee as a base for smoothies, where you can pack in a variety of healthy ingredients including protein powders, leafy greens, fresh fruits and vegetables, nut butters, collagen powders, and more within one tasty, sippable meal. 
• Need more flavor in your hot or iced brew? Consider adding herbs and spices to your brew instead of syrups and sauces. 

Items like cinnamon, nutmeg, pure/real vanilla extract, clove, ginger, lavender, etc. each bring varying depths of flavor, have unique health benefits, and can easily be incorporated into your cup. 

And, if you’d prefer enjoying exceptional flavors infused into your brew without an ounce of extra effort on your part, there’s always flavored coffee. We offer an extensive selection of flavored coffees, each made with only essential oils and natural baking extracts to amp up your brew with unparalleled flavor.

Check out Lifeboost Coffee Grata Medium Roast.

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