One of the most important things I have learned on my health journey is that every body is different. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that is okay. I had to experiment with different eating habits, workouts, and routines before I found what truly works for my body.

For me, red meat feels really heavy and seems to stick with me longer than I like, so I limit it. My go-to proteins are chicken, shrimp, and fish.

When it comes to carbs, bread, pasta, and rice tend to linger in my body. So for most of my meals, I skip rice, fries, pasta, and bread. If I do have them, it is no more than one or two times a week and usually only for one meal that day. Instead, I substitute with zucchini, broccoli, greens, cabbage, and lettuce wraps instead of bread.

Some days I only eat one main meal and two snacks, focusing heavily on protein like shakes, protein Greek yogurt, and probiotics. I try my hardest not to eat past 7 or 8 p.m.

For drinks, I mostly stick to water because I prefer to eat my calories rather than drink them. Occasionally, I enjoy a low-calorie tea or a lemonade treat, but water is my main choice.

I attend 5 a.m. bootcamp three times a week and go to the gym at night with my family three to four times per week. I try to walk or move my body after every meal to help with digestion and I find ways to incorporate movement with my kids so we are all active together.

On average, I eat between 1,500 and 1,800 calories per day and I practice intermittent fasting, especially if I have treated myself to a more relaxed meal or a special drink. I also avoid alcohol as much as possible.

While this routine is geared toward my health and weight loss, the discipline I have built in this process has translated into every other area of my life. Just because my goal started with my health does not mean the same focus and commitment do not apply when I am building my business, improving my relationships, or achieving other personal goals. The same skills — consistency, planning, patience, and self-control — are exactly what help me grow in other areas.

When you are hyper-focused on one area, the skill sets you gain can help you improve other areas too. That is why I encourage people to take our Life Assessment, which looks at the seven life domains that make up your overall well-being.

The Seven Life Domains We Focus On

Spiritual – Understanding your beliefs, values, and ethics that guide your life. Whatever your approach, spending time asking and exploring your spiritual life can be an important part of your overall well-being.

Emotional – Maintaining a healthy emotional life is essential to your overall health. This can mean managing stress, getting quality sleep, staying on top of responsibilities, and asking for help from a therapist or life coach when needed.

Intellectual – Staying curious and engaged in learning keeps your mind sharp. This includes creative activities, reading for pleasure, being aware of social and political issues, or joining groups that focus on intellectual growth.

Physical – Moving your body, eating balanced meals, sleeping well, managing stress, keeping up with preventative medical and dental care, and maintaining healthy sexual health habits.

Social – Building strong social connections is vital. This could mean having a network of people who can support you during stressful times, as well as cultivating healthy romantic and personal relationships.

Environmental – Taking care of your surroundings and the global environment improves your quality of life. This could involve de-cluttering, recycling, cleaning your spaces, or volunteering to keep your environment healthy and organized.

Financial – Living within your means, planning for the future, and managing your money wisely. This includes budgeting, saving, and being a smart consumer.

When you see all seven areas together, you realize that a truly balanced life means giving attention to each domain. The Life Assessment will help you identify which areas need more attention so we can create a Life Plan that strengthens your weaker areas while maintaining your stronger ones.

Taking the time to understand and improve these seven domains is how you create a balanced, fulfilling, and purposeful life.

Now is the time to take the next step toward your best life.

Book a session with me today so we can complete your Life Assessment, identify the areas that need more focus, and create a personalized Life Plan for success and fulfillment.

This is your opportunity to take back ownership of your life, set realistic goals, and start making consistent progress toward the balanced, purposeful, and thriving life you deserve.