Good morning wake up!

It’s April 4th it’s about 40-50 degrees outside and my fingers are frozen numb on to my phone and although the weather hasn’t really been on my side, I just got back from training . I love the discipline I see on other players they make me want to also keep going, it’s 5 am, 6 am and they’re out here putting in the work.

How do they do it ? I always see those around us, spying, looking, bickering, pointing aside from seeing us train they must wonder why we do it. What’s are motive, we get comments like, “ you’ve been out here all day haven’t you!” Sir it’s 8 am ? Some even compliment us. “ I’ve seen you out here in the cold several days now, you guys are good!”

Yes that love, that's why you and me probably keep going but what really wakes us up in the morning ? the thing to actually get out of bed. An alarm willgo off first thing in the morning but Acknowledging that I need to get up to go workout, instead of laying there while thinking about it. The process isn’t as easy as you’re reading, some days I don’t want to get up and go run, and although the weathers going from cold to chilly the transition is still a battle.

But once I’ve done my morning ritual, I’m up and ready to take on the day, I’ll be cold but ready to take it on. Today it was more of a full body workout, I had the time and I had the energy since yesterday I only went for a jog. Didn’t need too much to get me going. Gathered my things ( that I already had or organized since last night. ) Water, Protein, pre-workout, bag essentials, balls, equipment and whatever extra things I need for the day. Organizing everything before really saves your time, especially in this type of weather.

To be completely honest sometimes I don’t need much to get out of bed, it’s a top priority in my day to day life to incorporate movement. And like I’ve said before it’s not always that easy. One book that helped me with taking action that I one hundred percent recommend is the “high five habit ” book by Mel Robbins, Best Selling  Author  and Motivational Speaker. I read this book after I realized I needed to get going. All my life I’ve been an athlete, after injuries in soccer I’d rest recover and then get back to it, always keeping my rhythm, always staying in shape, toned even if I was off season. It was easy to just get up and go.

Now it was more like, "oh I just had a baby, I should probably stay in sleeping with her, she’ll miss my cuddles, oh I’ll do it tomorrow, I can just do a double, I can get toned in a week." All these amazing affirmations that didn’t go with me anymore. I went from being an active athlete to lazy athlete, my mind thought well I’ve always been able to stay or get in shape it shouldn’t be that hard, every day I was letting the days pass all because my mind thought I could push it off, thinking that's not being so consistent and doing doubles would work, like before, well I was wrong, I wasn’t producing anything so I decided I needed something to help me move!

Mel talks about the 5,4,3,2,1 method which is basically get up in five seconds and move !! Yeah I was like okay I paid 12 on Audible for this?! I could have just figured that out I thought. It wasn’t easy, it was like as if someone was holding me down and not letting me get up. I wanted to get up and go train, my body didn’t want to, I stayed in bed, I’d repeat the 5,4,3,2,1 nothing, I needed something to move me to get up, I was living but with no purpose, I was a new mom but before that I was always an athlete, I needed to go deep inside of me to figure out what that dream was to push me while awake.

And now that I’ve found it again, I know my purpose I know my why, I know why I need to get every day for myself, and although it took me longer than 5 seconds to move, I’m so glad I picked up that book and began to shift my mindset, being a new moma isn’t peaches and cream all the time, it’s lessons, patience, fun and responsibility so between all that we have to be able to set ourselves on high on that list of priorities if we really want to get up and move organically.

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Beet Juice Recipe

Raw beets are the base of this beet juice. You can use red beets, orange beets, yellow beets, or striped beets. I also use raw beets in my Liver Cleanse Juice recipe. Beets are at the top of my list of the best vegetables to juice.

Apple adds a sweet note to the beetroot juice and helps mask any of the “earthy” flavor from the beets. You can use a red apple or a green apple.

Cucumber helps add more liquid to the juice overall. You can use whatever type of cucumber you can find in the market.

Lemon or lime helps adds a bright flavor to the juice, plus vitamin C to help the immune system. Peel your citrus fruit before juicing them.

Fresh ginger adds a spicy flavor to the juice, plus it has anti-inflammatory benefits.

Parsley is a great ingredient to include. It is a great source of antioxidants. I recommend using flat-leaf parsley.

1. Reduces Blood Pressure 

One of the main Beetroot juice uses is to reduce blood pressure levels. Those consuming approximately 250 mg on a regular basis can reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure. Nitrates are compounds in the juice which help in relaxation of the blood vessels. 

2. Enhances Stamina 

Feel like working out or engaging in sporting activities? One of the biggest beetroot juice benefits is its ability to enhance overall stamina and endurance. It scales up plasma nitrates, thereby boosting physical performance greatly.

3. Boosts Muscle Power 

For those suffering from heart failures or related ailments, this juice greatly enhances muscle power. Beet juice is therefore not less than a tonic for body builders. 

4. Reduces dementia and its progression 

Nitrates may help in enhancing blood flow toward the brain for older adults, while reducing decline at a cognitive level. It may also boost blood flow to the brain, especially for frontal lobes, which influence behavior and cognitive thinking attributes. 

5. Helps Maintain Weight Levels 

Beetroot juice comes with lower calories and negligible fat levels. You can add it to smoothies and drink it straight as well. It will help you maintain healthy body weight while getting a strong energy and nutrition boost simultaneously. 

6. Combats Cancer 

Beetroot juice helps in reducing cancer-related risks considerably. Beets contain betalains which are antioxidants with chemo-preventive capabilities against some cancer cell types. 

7. Infuses Rich Potassium into the Body 

Beetroot juice helps in infusing helpful potassium into the system. They help in the smoother functioning of nerves and muscles alike. Drinking this juice helps in ensuring optimal potassium levels within the body. In case of excessively low potassium levels, muscle cramps, weakness and fatigue may crop up as well. Extremely lower levels may lead to abnormal rhythms of the heart and other related conditions. 

8. Contains Vital Minerals 

Our bodies require some crucial minerals for smoother functioning. Some enhance immunity while many enhance the health of the teeth and bones alike. Beetroot juice contains magnesium, iron, sodium, manganese, zinc, selenium and copper, which are incredibly helpful minerals for our bodies.

9. Contains Indispensable Folate 

Folate is a helpful B vitamin which combats defects in the neural tubes, including anencephaly and spinal bifida. It also lowers premature birth risks. Beetroot juice contains folate which is highly recommended for those in their childbearing years. 

10.  Boosts Liver Health 

Beetroot juice is known for its ability to enhance liver health greatly. Otherwise, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is inevitable due to issues like toxic exposure, dietary reasons, excessive consumption of alcohol and a sedentary routine. The betaine antioxidant helps in lowering liver fatty deposits while safeguarding the liver from various types of toxins. 

Blend in Juicer and enjoy !

Hope you enjoyed reading now get up and move and choose healthy habits.

By Wendy Pintor

Juice Source: https://livlong.com/blogs/health-and-wellness/health-benefits-of-beetroot-juice

Book information: Mel Robbinshttps://www.melrobbins.comMel Robbins

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