Spring Clean Your Health and Wellness

By Theresa Harding

When I was a growing up, we always did our spring house cleaning during “clean-up week” when we were out of school for spring break.  The idea to spring clean your health and wellness was never a goal. 

We would do extra cleaning around the house, such as clean windows, donate clothes and furniture, toys, etc.  I really enjoyed this time of year because it always seemed to be a family affair which included not only me and my siblings but also my parents. 

They would do the big jobs around the house and we assisted with their instruction.  However, spring cleaning should go far beyond just cleaning your home.  We should include some other things too!  So keep reading…

Spring cleaning is not about just cleaning your home or its surrounding. This article is specific to health and wellness and it refers to your diet and body workouts. Forget cleaning the entire house, and having everything arranged. However, you will notice that your home becomes more welcoming and comfortable after it is thoroughly cleaned during your spring house cleaning.

Similarly, when you spring clean your health and wellness you are left  feeling good about your body while at the same time boosting your immune system.  You could also see this as a spring clean-up.

Spring Clean Your Diet

During this period, your diet is healthier and cleaner. The key objective is to boost your immune system. This not only keeps you healthy but also ensures that you look good. There is a key balance between your overall physique and your inside. It also includes incorporating a balanced diet in the right proportions.

Consider eliminating the following foods from your diet:

Seek to incorporate fresh foods that are in season. This will differ from one person to another depending on their location. Fresh foods have more nutrients and are more easily absorbed in the body. Also, incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables, and don’t forget to consider a daily multivitamin to address any vitamin and mineral deficiencies. 

Setting Goals

During spring cleaning, you could set Smart Goals. In this, they should be specific and time-bound. However, it is recommended that you keep your goals simple and realistic.   This will prevent you from straining your body and denying it the necessary quantity of nutrients.

Motivate yourself and keep track of your actions. For example, in the event you have a spring clean-up session that will last three weeks, you can check your progress every week.  In the event you are right on track, you may choose to reward yourself.

This will keep you motivated as opposed to not checking at all until the session is over. After all, you may feel disappointed if, at the end of the session, you find out that you have not met your goals.  As you update yourself, you will also know where adjustments are required.

Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

Fitness Routine

Spring cleaning also involves body workouts. A balanced and healthy diet is not enough to help meet your goals. Included are body workouts that will help boost the functionality of your body. While many consider indoor exercises, it is recommended that you work with more intense exercises. In this, machinery such as a treadmill should be avoided as opposed to going outdoors.

The environment will also play an important role in helping your workout better.  There’s something about getting out in nature that really helps me connect with my workout.  The beauty of the trees, clouds, birds singing all help me really engage in my workout routine.  Even though I enjoy working out indoors, nothing compares to the beauty of nature, in my opinion. 

Play around with different intense workouts. You may choose to go solo or hire a trainer to guide you. Try even running workouts and try a change in the terrains you use. You can start slow with flat terrain and advance to rocky and hilly terrain.  

With the above guide, a spring clean-up will help you to stay healthy and boost your physique.  While it can be challenging, it is beneficial for everyone. You may choose to go solo or work in a group with those who have similar goals.

This should be a practice for every spring season to help you revive your workout routine and enjoy long-term benefits.   You could also consider doing this with your family the way we did when we only focused on spring house cleaning.

What about you?  How do you implement spring cleaning? 

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