Foundations First: Building Your Personal Health Plan!
05/21/24 • 18 min
Starting a journey towards better health can often feel like standing at the base of a mountain, looking up at the peak. It's no small feat, but with the proper foundation, it's not only possible, it's achievable. Setting personal health goals is the foundation of a healthier lifestyle.
One of the most challenging things about laying out the foundations first to building your personal health plan is getting started. Motivating yourself to change can be difficult, especially if you're dealing with a major illness. But you achieve optimal health by taking small steps toward your goal daily, you'll pave a path that will get you there with a slow and steady approach.
What is the first goal you want to make progress on? Let’s build your personal health plan together. Here's how you can begin laying that foundation, step by step.
1. Start with Self-Assessment
2. Define Clear, Achievable Goals
3. Start Small and Build Up
4. Integrate Goals into Your Lifestyle
5. Track Your Progress
6. Seek Professional Guidance
7. Prepare for Setbacks
8. Celebrate Successes
How To Simplify Your Weeknights with Time-Saving Techniques and Tips!
Plan Ahead and Make a Shopping List:
Batch Cook Your Proteins:
Pre-Cut and Store Vegetables:
Cook and Portion Grains:
Embrace One-Pan and Sheet Pan Meals:
Utilize Your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot:
Rotate Your Meal Prep Dinners:
By following these steps, you're not just setting goals. You're laying a sustainable foundation for a healthier future. Remember, the path to personal health doesn't have a finish line. Enjoy the journey!
Thank you for being here at High Blood Pressure Wellness Lifestyle Podcast and listening to todays’ podcast episode on ‘Foundations First: Building Your Personal Health Plan”. Do take a moment to subscribe and share with family and friends. See you next week.
Read full transcript and download heart-healthy grocery list here.
Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate advocate for transforming lives through mindful, practical approaches to health.
Her digital home, info-on-high-blood-pressure.com, and through podcasting, serve a vibrant community, especially women of color, by demystifying chronic disease management—starting with high blood pressure.
She provide tailor-made strategies from her personalized coaching and online courses, highlighting not just what you should eat but how you should think about food and lifestyle management to revitalize every aspect of your health. Exploring the power of mindful eating—a transformative approach that will forever change your relationship with food and show you how to command your blood sugar with confidence and ease.
Together, you'll embark on a transformative journey, reshaping your lives from reactive health measures to proactive health empowerment. It's more than modifying a diet or changing a routine; it's about making wellness your daily mantra and experiencing a full transformation.
So, let’s turn the tide on high blood pressure together, making wellness not just an occasional thought but a vibrant, unavoidable way of life! Join Donna Williams, to unlock the secrets to sustainable health, one powerful step at a time.
Starting a journey towards better health can often feel like standing at the base of a mountain, looking up at the peak. It's no small feat, but with the proper foundation, it's not only possible, it's achievable. Setting personal health goals is the foundation of a healthier lifestyle.
One of the most challenging things about laying out the foundations first to building your personal health plan is getting started. Motivating yourself to change can be difficult, especially if you're dealing with a major illness. But you achieve optimal health by taking small steps toward your goal daily, you'll pave a path that will get you there with a slow and steady approach.
What is the first goal you want to make progress on? Let’s build your personal health plan together. Here's how you can begin laying that foundation, step by step.
1. Start with Self-Assessment
2. Define Clear, Achievable Goals
3. Start Small and Build Up
4. Integrate Goals into Your Lifestyle
5. Track Your Progress
6. Seek Professional Guidance
7. Prepare for Setbacks
8. Celebrate Successes
How To Simplify Your Weeknights with Time-Saving Techniques and Tips!
Plan Ahead and Make a Shopping List:
Batch Cook Your Proteins:
Pre-Cut and Store Vegetables:
Cook and Portion Grains:
Embrace One-Pan and Sheet Pan Meals:
Utilize Your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot:
Rotate Your Meal Prep Dinners:
By following these steps, you're not just setting goals. You're laying a sustainable foundation for a healthier future. Remember, the path to personal health doesn't have a finish line. Enjoy the journey!
Thank you for being here at High Blood Pressure Wellness Lifestyle Podcast and listening to todays’ podcast episode on ‘Foundations First: Building Your Personal Health Plan”. Do take a moment to subscribe and share with family and friends. See you next week.
Read full transcript and download heart-healthy grocery list here.
Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate advocate for transforming lives through mindful, practical approaches to health.
Her digital home, info-on-high-blood-pressure.com, and through podcasting, serve a vibrant community, especially women of color, by demystifying chronic disease management—starting with high blood pressure.
She provide tailor-made strategies from her personalized coaching and online courses, highlighting not just what you should eat but how you should think about food and lifestyle management to revitalize every aspect of your health. Exploring the power of mindful eating—a transformative approach that will forever change your relationship with food and show you how to command your blood sugar with confidence and ease.
Together, you'll embark on a transformative journey, reshaping your lives from reactive health measures to proactive health empowerment. It's more than modifying a diet or changing a routine; it's about making wellness your daily mantra and experiencing a full transformation.
So, let’s turn the tide on high blood pressure together, making wellness not just an occasional thought but a vibrant, unavoidable way of life! Join Donna Williams, to unlock the secrets to sustainable health, one powerful step at a time.
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Do you ever feel like there's too much to do in terms of living a healthier life? You might feel like you have no idea where to start or that so much needs to change you feel discouraged. While I understand those feelings completely, I want to encourage you that there is a more effective and less stressful way.
Hi, I’m Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner and creator of info-on-high-blood-pressure.com website. I teach and guide my community, especially women of color in variety of ways through my website pages, one-on-one coaching, online courses, on how to prevent, treat and reduce high blood pressure numbers. A mindful eating program which is a powerful eating approach that changes how you think about meals forever. Also, an interactive coaching program on how to eat your way to balanced blood sugar control.
These programs are designed to empower you, equipping you with tools, techniques, and strategies that create lasting, impactful change. It’s a lifestyle change where wellness is not an afterthought but a way of life.
Also do you know you can now click on the Fan Mail section of my podcast and send me your message. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Starting a healthy lifestyle can often seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With a few simple steps, you can begin your journey to better health and find ways to sustain it long-term. Here's a practical guide to kick-starting a healthier you.
Understand Your 'Why'
Set Realistic Goals
Create a Balanced Diet
Get Moving
Prioritize Sleep
Manage Stress
Stay Accountable
Educate Yourself
Find Support
Be Patient and Flexible
Make Health a Lifestyle
Here are a few simple swaps you can do to start feeling better:
Make hydration important.
Practice listening to your body.
Healthier food options.
Create a sleep routine.
I find it helpful to have some non-negotiables built into my wellness goals.
Find a system for prep.
Move every day.
Get in a sleep routine.
Be careful with too many restrictions.
Thanks for listening.
Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate advocate for transforming lives through mindful, practical approaches to health.
Her digital home, info-on-high-blood-pressure.com, and through podcasting, serve a vibrant community, especially women of color, by demystifying chronic disease management—starting with high blood pressure.
She provide tailor-made strategies from her personalized coaching and online courses, highlighting not just what you should eat but how you should think about food and lifestyle management to revitalize every aspect of your health. Exploring the power of mindful eating—a transformative approach that will forever change your relationship with food and show you how to command your blood sugar with confidence and ease.
Together, you'll embark on a transformative journey, reshaping your lives from reactive health measures to proactive health empowerment. It's more than modifying a diet or changing a routine; it's about making wellness your daily mantra and experiencing a full transformation.
So, let’s turn the tide on high blood pressure together, making wellness not just an occasional thought but a vibrant, unavoidable way of life! Join Donna Williams, to unlock the secrets to sustainable health, one powerful step at a time.
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Eat more fat; eat less fat. Cut carbohydrates from your diet; eat carbohydrates but only at certain times. Artificial sweeteners are a great alternative; artificial sweeteners wreak havoc on your gut. Do any of this sound familiar? When it comes to making decisions about your health, there’s often a lot of conflicting and confusing information.
Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Wellness Lifestyle Podcast, where your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life takes center stage.
I'm here to serve a vibrant community, especially women of color, by demystifying chronic disease management—starting with high blood pressure. With strategies, online courses, highlighting not what you should eat but how you should think about food and lifestyle to revitalize your health.
Today’s topic is on Decoding Diet Myths: Making Sense of Health Hypes.
You may be wondering, “How do I cut through all the noise to make healthy decisions that are right for me?”
I embrace bio-individuality, it is the unique concept that you are the only version of you and what works for you won’t work for everyone else. It applies to everything – from the environment you thrive in, to the relationships that nourish you, to the food you eat (or don’t eat!).
Here are three nutrition tips that everyone can benefit from, regardless of their bio-individuality:
1. Eat more vegetables.
2. Limit refined sugar.
3. Make sure the fats you’re eating are health-supporting fats.
Finding your healthy balance is possible with Overcome High Blood Pressure Eat Your Way To A Healthier Heart In 6 Weeks.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by generic health advice that doesn’t take into account your culture or the flavors you love, this is the program for you. Together, we'll embark on a journey of transformation that respects your taste buds and heritage, turning every meal into an opportunity for wellness and empowerment.
Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate advocate for transforming lives through mindful, practical approaches to health.
Her digital home, info-on-high-blood-pressure.com, and through podcasting, serve a vibrant community, especially women of color, by demystifying chronic disease management—starting with high blood pressure.
She provide tailor-made strategies from her personalized coaching and online courses, highlighting not just what you should eat but how you should think about food and lifestyle management to revitalize every aspect of your health. Exploring the power of mindful eating—a transformative approach that will forever change your relationship with food and show you how to command your blood sugar with confidence and ease.
Together, you'll embark on a transformative journey, reshaping your lives from reactive health measures to proactive health empowerment. It's more than modifying a diet or changing a routine; it's about making wellness your daily mantra and experiencing a full transformation.
So, let’s turn the tide on high blood pressure together, making wellness not just an occasional thought but a vibrant, unavoidable way of life! Join Donna Williams, to unlock the secrets to sustainable health, one powerful step at a time.
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