5 Absurdly Simple Ways To Reset Your Body and Health Starting Today

5 Absurdly Simple Ways To Reset Your Body and Health Starting Today

Felling like a centuries-old vampire who’s gone off blood? Pallid, dull, drained and sluggish? We’ve got you covered. What you need is a body reset plan to get your colour and sparkle back!

Don’t worry though, resetting is not about becoming a perfect specimen.

It’s not about drastic cleanses or detox or difficult workout challenges.

The process of resetting your physical health is about looking at how you treat your body and making changes as needed.

It’s about taking stock of your habits, and focusing on what you can change.

Here’s an easy-to-implement plan for your body reset.

1. Good Sleep Is Essential For Your Body Reset

Let’s start with sleep.

Sleep is a great healer. Ensuring you get a regular blissful snooze is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

But we take sleep for granted so much that we often neglect this fundamental duty to our wellbeing!

What Are Your Sleep Habits and Routines?

Sometimes we‘re getting too little or too much sleep. Sometimes, we get the right amount of hours, but poor quality of sleep is an issue.

And we don’t often pause to think about it. Just think how much time you dedicate to thinking about your meal plan.  And how much time you dedicate to planning your sleep routine? Not much, I bet. It’s just something that we do automatically.

But your sleep quality can affect nearly every facet of your life, including your physical health, mental health, your performance.

I like to start my own resets with reviewing my sleep quality and habits because it is the easiest things in the world.

That is not to say that it’s easy to get a good quality sleep, as you insomniacs out there will know only too well.

What I mean is that it’s the most natural action that you can start implementing straightaway.

Certainly, getting enough sleep, you can do that right now.

Whether you get a good sleep though is another question. Sleeping too much isn’t good for you either and not being able to wake up from a long sleep can also be a problem.

But never mind all of that. What’s important right now is that you get into the habit of going to bed early, at a certain time that you’ll stick to.

Even if you don’t sleep soundly throughout the night yet, it’s imperative that you form an iron-clad habit of your set bedtime.

Tracking Your Sleep Habits and Routine

Before you can adjust your sleep routine, you need to have a starting point.

Keep a sleep diary for a few days, or a week, or even a month.

Record what time you go to sleep and when you wake up.

Include notes on when you started getting ready for bed, when you actually went to sleep, and what where the general conditions (weather, feeling ill, stressed).

Note what you are doing before bed time, if it was easy or hard to fall asleep, and how often you wake up in the night, and for what reason.

Include details like whether or not you had the TV on at night, if you were using your phone, if you read a book before bed, or if you had a lot of stress and that’s why you had trouble falling asleep.

You can track your existing sleep habits by writing down notes in a journal or notebook, or using a phone app. You can also create a simple spreadsheet!

Just by writing down your sleep routine, you’ll have probably picked up on some habits that are keeping you from a good night’s sleep.

Not only will recording your sleep habits show you how much sleep you’re getting.

Your sleep notes will reveal in clear light what your routine is like, and what bad habits are causing the loss of sleep.

It’ll give you a good idea of what daily events might impact on the quality of your night rest.

Tips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene is about your sleep habits and routine.

This includes your environment, what you do before sleep, and even how you wake up.

Start by setting up your room to be optimal for sleep.

It should be decorated in soothing colors, decluttered, and simplistic.

You want a good temperature in your room, and comfortable bedding and pillows.

Try to keep your phone away from your nightstand and plugged in, so it isn’t a distraction.

In fact, the best thing you can do for your physical and mental health is to not have any electronic devices in your bedroom.

For your sleep habits, give yourself at least an hour before sleep where you unplug and just relax.

Whether it’s reading a book or doing some meditation before bed.

2. Balance Your Nutrition To Boost Body Reset

The first thing you probably consider when you think about resetting your health is your nutrition.

The way you eat, how much, and the ingredients you use are all essential to living a long, healthy, balanced life.

Here are some easy ways to get started on balancing out and resetting your nutrition.

Drink Your Water!

Of course, the first tip is going to be drinking water!

Everyone needs water.

And if you’re tired, lethargic or frequently hungry, chances are you haven’t been drinking enough.

Dehydration can often be very subtle, where you barely notice it.

There are a few techniques that help you drink more water without thinking too much about it.

Start your day off with a glass of water. This is a simple and powerful way to start your morning routine. Brush your teeth, then drink your water.

Have water with every meal. Skip the juice or soda, and just have water instead. Save your other drinks for after your meal is over.

Bring water with you. Get a reusable water bottle and keep it in your car, your office, or anywhere else you plan to be.

Keep Nutrition Diary

To change your diet so that your body is nourished in the right way, you need to first assess your current eating routine and habits.

Without identifying what’s working for you and what isn’t, you won’t make any progress. The best way to monitor your eating is a diary.

Write down what you eat on an average day.

You can use yesterday as an example, or just write down some general notes about what you typically eat during each meal.

Try to be specific. Include what time you ate, why you ate, what you chose to eat, and how much.

Look at this objectively. We’re not categorizing foods as good or bad. We’re looking for trends.

Act as if you are looking at someone else’s meal plan. What’s your overall impression? Healthy or unhealthy? Nutritious or garbage? Filling or leaving you starved?

Make Improvements to Your Nutrition

Once you can see what you tend to eat in a day and how you feel, look to see if there are areas where you might want to improve your nutritional intake.

Don’t think about fat or calories here, just the nutrients in your food.

Notice how your eating habits impact you.

When do you tend to cave sugar or have extra snacks?

How do your eating habits change when you have a good amount of protein or fiber?

Did you eat more after a workout?

Are there days where you didn’t eat enough?

How many fruits and vegetables do you put on your plate?

Do you get sudden cravings?

Find Nutritious Foods You Love To Make Body Reset Easier

Now that you’ve identified where you can make improvements, it’s time to find foods that’ll make you feel and look healthy.

One thing to remember is that you will absolutely not stick to a nutritious meal plan if you don’t enjoy what you’re eating.

So take some time to find healthy foods that you actually like to eat.

Think about your favorite foods and write them down.

Look through your list of favorites and highlight the foods that contain a lot of nutrients.

This might be fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, dairy, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.

But don’t forget treats! Nowadays, you can find healthier versions or replacement of your favourites.

This will become your list of healthy ingredients to create meals with as you move forward with your health reset.

Seasonal Food Is the Best Way To Reset Your Body and Health

To switch things up every couple months, look into using more ingredients that are in season.

For example, in the fall, you can use more pumpkin, butternut squash, and apples in your meals. Then switch to pineapple, peaches, and seafood in the summertime.

Using seasonal ingredients not only means your food will taste better, but it’s also more affordable.

Plus, it helps you to create more variety in your meal plans.

Consider Farmer’s Markets or Locally Sourced Food

When it comes to your nutrition, it helps to do something a little different during a reset.

If you typically get your produce or other foods from the supermarket, consider your local produce or check out your local farmer’s market.

This is a way to support your local community and have high-quality organic produce without spending too much.

3. Reset Your Body and Gut Without a Detox

Now that you’ve selected healthy foods and started eating better, you might consider giving your gut a little refresh.

Don’t panic, this is NOT a detox or a cleanse.

Your body detoxes and cleanses itself on its own.

You don’t need flat tummy tea or a juice cleanse to get it done.

Instead, you should focus on making small changes that will improve your digestion and help restart your health from the inside out.

Start With What is Bothering You the Most

Before you can reset your gut, you need to know what you are actually trying to change.

When it comes to your gut health and digestion, is there anything you can think of that is causing you issues?

Maybe you are experiencing problems with bowl movements. Perhaps you have increased acid reflux. Or weird stomach cramping.

This might not be something you can think of immediately.

Start tracking your symptoms.

Write down details of what you ate and what you were doing every time you had stomach issues.

Recording the date and time can also be really helpful.

Have You Considered an Elimination Diet?

Many doctors will ask you to do an elimination diet if you think there may be foods that are causing these stomach issues.

It’s hard to figure out what is causing you problems when your meals consist of many different types of foods and ingredients.

There are quite a few elimination diets, including:

Low FODMAP

Whole30

Autoimmune Protocol

Eat as Many Whole Foods as You Can

While you don’t want to focus on a restrictive diet and take important food groups away, you can definitely improve your gut by adding more of the good stuff in.

Whole foods are those that are considered “clean” or in their natural form, without added ingredients.

This might mean choosing nuts and seeds that aren’t salted or have added sugar. Or fresh fruits and vegetables instead of canned. And meals you make from scratch, instead of shop-bought pre-cooked meals or takeaways.

Eat Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods

Lastly, eat foods that can help with your gut health and gut flora, including prebiotic foods and probiotic foods.

Probiotic foods include foods like kefir, sauerkraut, and Greek yogurt.

Prebiotic foods include bananas, oats, onions, leeks, and garlic.

Resetting your gut should not be about going on a super restrictive diet or doing anything extreme.

Just treat your stomach kindly, eat foods that are wholesome and nutrient-dense, and see a doctor if needed.

4. Why You Should Reset Your Exercise Routine

As you continue with your journey to reset your life and health, have you considered your exercise routine?

Resetting is simply the process of analyzing and making changes as needed.

It feels like a way of starting over and making it work better for you.

Here are some things to consider when it comes to resetting your exercise routine.

Exercise Speeds Up Your Body Reset

It goes without saying that exercise should be part of your body reset.

We all know how beneficial exercise is for your health.

While you may only think of it as a way to lose weight or tone up, I invite you to look at it as something good you do for your general health. A form of self-care, a treat for your body rather than a punishing regimen.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your heart and cardiovascular health.

When you have any sort of high blood pressure or heart issues, the first thing doctors recommend is to get more cardio workouts.

In addition, using resistance or weight training helps you to become stronger, more flexible, and makes it easier to prevent serious injuries.

Get Out of the Fitness Rut

It’s not uncommon to get into an exercise rut and move your body simply out of habit because the novelty has worn off.

But you want to find again the joy of moving itself!

While building habits is important, you are looking more for the behavior change of exercising in general.

You want to get hooked on that great feeling of pleasure that the movement brings. As opposed to just executing a specific form of movement because the fitness guru told you to.

When you reset your exercise routine, it gives you the opportunity to decide if there is another form of movement that would be better for you.

Use this time to write down the forms of movement you do most often.

Maybe you go on a walk every day at lunch, have a favorite at-home workout, or use the elliptical at the gym.

Next, write down exercises you have never done, or haven’t done in a long time.

This can give you a good idea of what to add to your future workout plan during this reset.

How Can You Get in More Movement?

Exercising and getting your heart pumping is also really important when it comes to your physical health.

How often are you getting in movement?

Is your physical activity something you enjoy? Or something you just about tolerate?

If you only get to the gym or do a home workout 1-2 days a week, you know it’s time to add a little more movement.

It doesn’t need to be anything intense but try to find more ways to move your body every day.

This can be a hike with friends, walking to the store instead of driving, going on longer walks with your dogs, or trying yoga once a week.

Or even dancing around the house!

It’s Good to Try New Things

It’s always a good idea to try new things, and that includes your exercise routine.

During an exercise reset, everything from the types of workouts you do, to the days and times, can all be adjusted.

Any time you are reflecting on what is and isn’t working for you, it’s a good idea to come up with alternatives.

If you are used to exercising first thing in the morning, why not try the evening?

This can be an entirely different experience and change many other things in your lifestyle as well.

5. Is it Time for a Checkup?

Don’t forget about doctor visits!

These are not only important when you get sick, but also for preventive care.

Try to visit your doctor once a year for a checkup and bring up any concerns you might have.

Below is a handy list of recommended health checks for women from 40 upwards.

Please consult your physician which of these checks will be appropriate for you based on your age.

• Blood pressure – for heart condition
• Skin – for cancer
• Cholesterol – for heart disease
• Pelvic exam – for cancer
• Pap smear – for cervical cancer
• Blood glucose test – for diabetes
• Bone density test – for osteoporosis
• Mammogram – for breast cancer
• Ovarian screening – for ovarian cancer
• Coronary screening – for heart condition
• Colonoscopy – for colorectal cancer or polyps
• Fecal occult blood test – for colon cancer

Conclusion

There are many more ways to reset your body and physical health, of course. But you don’t need fancy gadgets or expensive supplements to improve how you feel and look. Following these natural, simple and cheap steps will set you on the right path to a massive change. Just stay steady and consistent and you’ll see and experience solid improvements!

Disclaimer

This article was written by Zuzana Halliwell. I am not a doctor or health professional and cannot be held liable for the information written here. This article is meant to provide information about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and diet. The content is based on my own personal experience and on information provided by medical professionals that is available to the public. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Do not use it as an alternative to seeking help from a medical professional.