Kenya Leigh Blog
Nothing is promised, and with the many impactful humans I've lost already in this life, I refuse to slow down or take it for granted. People ask where I get my 24 hours from because it doesn't seem to be the same 24 hours. Well, lucky you, it is! I'd like to invite you into my routine. How do I make it all work and still have time to binge watch 8 hours of Netflix and Hulu? But this doesn't have to be a one-way street, comment your routines below!
Welcome, and Wellness
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MultiVitamin
Personally, Vitamines tend to make me queasy without food or a large glass of water. Growing up I took on average 5 vitamins every morning (Echennicia, Vitamin E, B12, Omega 3, Iron, & Vitamin C. Now I take a hair/skin supplement called Viviscal that promotes existing hair growth and balanced health. I used it when I first went natural in 2011, and it didn't necessarily grow my hair, but it made it thicker, with thicker strands. I also noticed it got curlier. VItamins are all about consistency, treat it like you would your birth control (I don't take birth control).
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Meal
One of the greatest investments I've made for my health has been cooking consistently. I use Hello Fresh weekly for about $60 a week. It works great for me and is cost effective by supplying me with 3 meals that I then split into two servings for 6 dinners a week. For breakfast, I typically drink a protein drink or eat oatmeal with fruits and nuts. If I feel like splurging I'll grab a fresh juice from my local Clean Juice. For lunch, It's not necessarily about what it is, but what nutrients I may be lacking from my breakfast/dinner. So I will eat more vegetables than normal and or more protein/iron etc..
Exercise
You MUST MUST MUST stay active! What is the point in trying to live a healthier life and enjoy the extra sauces here and there if you don't exercise? I don't have a crazy 5-6 day a week routine anymore, but I tend to hover around 2-3 days of activity a week for 30minutes to an hour at a time. My focus areas are my legs, midsection, and back. Keep it intense and you won't have to waste 45 minutes running or walking on a treadmill. Trust me on that. The second half to exercising is stretching regularly. This can be done at your desk at work or before/after bed. The increase in blood flow will loosen any blockage you may be feeling.
