SOMA Living January 2025

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Start small: Begin with manageable changes that easily fit into your daily routine. If you struggle with breakfast, start with a light snack.

• Prioritize sleep: Value sleep over late-night scrolling.

• Manage stress: Use stress-reducing techniques like one minute of box breathing before meals. • Eat a balanced diet: Balance your plate with a palm sized portion of protein and two fist-sized servings of colorful veggies. • Stay hydrated: Keep a glass of water by your bed and drink it before getting up. • Move your body: Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine. Focus on consistent workouts rather than intense sessions. • Seek support: Build resilience through your support network. Engage with people who uplift and motivate you.

Embracing the opportunity for positive change instead of focusing on the pitfalls of New Year’s resolutions energizes us. A new year brings a chance to cultivate healthier habits. By setting realistic and sustainable goals, we can make significant strides toward improved well-being and a better connection with our bodies. Sustainable goals remain realistic, attainable, and adaptable to life’s chaos. They promote gradual progress without sacrificing overall well-being. For example, instead of vowing to eat perfectly, aim to add more colorful fruits and vegetables to your meals. To improve sleep, establish a consistent bedtime routine and adjust habits that interfere with quality sleep Becoming the healthiest version of yourself varies through different seasons of life. Consider it a scenic journey rather than a destination. By taking small, consistent steps and celebrating progress over perfection, you can build

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Callie is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in women’s health and wellbeing, holds a masters of public health from NYU and is a certified personal trainer. She has served on the board of the Greater New York Dietetics Association and has been featured in Huffington Post, USNews, TheThirty, Insider, Healthline, Elite Daily and the Hormonally Yours Podcast. Follow Callie on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok

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