BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS
September Wellness Challenge

 




What is it they say about how many days it takes to form a new habit? I’ve heard 21 days, we’ve heard 66, so who knows but the first step is to get STARTED! 🤪 For the next month we’ll be working on some new habits and we’’d love for you to join me! We’ll start on Tuesday the 7th and we’ll be sharing what we’re learning each day with tips and tricks so we can learn together.

Fun prize drawings each week too!!! EEEKKK!!!! ❤️🙌🏻 Who doesn’t love PRIZES?!?! 😉

Week 1 we’ll focus on water intake.

Week 2 we’ll talk about creating healthy routines in our homes.

Week 3 I’m getting a plan together for boosting my immune system going into fall.

Week 4 we’ll target creating healthy habits around our emotional and mental health.

Creating healthy habits with a friend is always better than going it alone! We can’t wait to get started!

Bring on the healthy habits!!


Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly! Let’s figure out a good goal for you to work towards this week.

Divide your body weight in pounds by two. Set this number as your goal. Drink that number in ounces each day.

So figure out your number TODAY! Tomorrow we’ll get started tracking our water goal for the week and we’ll talk about some fun ways to get your water in, along with the benefits of upping your water intake!

Follow along with the water challenge!

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Join us!! We are all so excited to build healthy habits this month!

And it’s FREE!! ❤️🙌🏼


Tuesday, September 7th

Drink more water! It is recommended that you drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water each day. Staying hydrated encourages proper metabolic function. Your body is up to 60 percent water and needs water to function properly. Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body. 

Not only does drinking enough water mean you’re flushing out toxins on the regular (and if that means plenty of bathroom breaks, so be it), it also means your skin will stay healthy, you’ll sleep better and you might even notice that headaches, muscle cramping, digestive issues, and aches and pains subside substantially. 


Try adding some Vitality oils to your water to help keep things fun and new! Be sure to use glass or stainless steel and not plastic!

Our favorites? 
💧 Lemon
💧 Grapefruit
💧 Orange



Wednesday, September 8th

Did you know water is important for joint health? Water can provide you with the minerals that you need for optimal health. The joints in your body are the cushions that support the weight of your entire body. In order to function properly, the joints need an adequate amount of water. When you do not get enough water your spine and joints can become seriously damaged. Pain that is caused by thinning cartilage and herniated discs in the spine can be eased by simply drinking enough water each day. Proper hydration will help keep your muscles and joints lubricated so you will be less likely to get sprains or cramps.

How did your water intake go yesterday? Did you come up with a fun way to remind yourself to drink more water? Did you try something new in your water?

Have you tried the YL Vitality Drops? They’re super convenient and a great way to flavor your water!


Thursday, September 9th

Tips for drinking more water!

Drink a glass after every bathroom break.


Drink before each meal.

Use an app like “Daily Water Free” to track your intake.


Keep a gallon jug nearby.


Anytime you drain your glass or water bottle, fill it back up.


Get into herbal tea.


Drink a glass of water every time you are waiting for coffee to brew.


Did you know water is good for eye health? The cornea of the eye is made up of eighty percent water. For this reason, making sure that you drink enough water is extremely important for the health of your eyes. If you work in a profession that requires using the eyes for many hours, you may end up with eyes that are extremely dry. Taking breaks on a regular basis and focusing on something located in the distance when you are doing tedious work such as editing or staring at a computer screen will help relax your eyes. Blinking may help facilitate moisture and can lubricate the eye.

Just another benefit of water.. are you drinking enough?


Today be sure to check out this great article on five reasons water is important to your health! 

Friday, September 10th

Keeping a water bottle with you throughout the day can help you drink more water.

When you have a reusable water bottle, you can easily drink water in any setting, whether you’re running errands, traveling, or at home, work, or school.

Keeping a water bottle handy can also serve as a visual reminder to drink more water. If you see the bottle on your desk or table, you will constantly be reminded to drink more.

Plus, it’s better for the environment than relying on single-use plastic water bottles. (Healthline.com)

Did you know that water lowers blood pressure?  When you drink plenty of water the more fluids that will leave the blood vessels. When more fluid is leaving the blood vessels your blood vessels will then relax. When your blood vessels are relaxed your blood pressure is going to be lower. If you eat too much salt or if you do not drink enough, water can accumulate in your blood vessels. This can contribute to your blood pressure. If your blood pressure becomes too high it can cause the blood vessel to burst and this may lead to kidney disease or a stroke... crazy huh? So, are you drinking enough water?

How are you feeling so far this week with your increased water intake?
Saturday, September 11th

Water could be good for Cancer prevention - when you allow your body to become dehydrated toxins will build up within the cells. When there are toxins within your cells it may cause them to behave erratically. They may even begin multiplying and become out of control. It is thought that taking in enough water can help prevent certain types of cancer such as leukemia. It may also help reduce the risk of colon and bladder cancer as well. The reasoning behind this is that it is thought that drinking enough water will help keep the systems within the body normalized, which results in toxins being flushed and the body running as it should! Are you drinking your water? 
Sunday, September 12th

Water prevents headaches - If you suffer from frequent headaches, try increasing the amount of water that you drink each day. Often times headaches are caused by dehydration. Drinking more water each day will ensure that you are hydrated and will likely decrease the number of headaches that you have. This is a natural remedy for headaches and there are no side effects!
Monday, September 13th

We’ve made it to day seven of our water challenge! Woohoo!! 

Tell us what you’ve learned this week about your water intake!

We’d love to hear about your goal you’ve set and reached for yourself too!


Don't miss the chance to enter our water challenge giveaway! A stainless steel insulated mug and bottle of Lemon Vitality! Perfect for your oil infused water or herbal tea! 

To be entered do any of the following:

💧 Comment on the daily post

💧 Tag @thehub16.3 in your daily posts or stories 

💧 On Monday DM us your completed water tracker checked off with the days you completed (check in IG stories @thehub16.3 to screenshot the tracker). 

We will draw a winner Tuesday morning! We are so excited to have you joining us and taking the time to invest in your WELLNESS!


Before we kick off our new challenge tomorrow built all around creating healthy habits, let’s chat about a few more ways to increase our daily water intake.


Essential Waters