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How To Stay Healthy at Work

May 24, 2018

My Work Day Tips & Tricks for Maintaining Health & Productivity at The Office

It can seem impossibly hard to stay on track for a healthy day at the office. The work day can be bombarded with coworkers bringing in breakfast tacos and client lunches. Sometimes there are wining and dining happy hours (when you just need these people you’re schmoozing to sign the contract already). Then there’s usually some sort of random snack bar filled with sugary ingredients (that are only going to make your frustration levels from the commute traffic even worse). And then, don’t forget the afternoon crashes where you’d kill for one of those naps you got in pre-school, too many unproductive team calls that literally could’ve just been an email, & SO MUCH MORE. Ok I’m done. Can you relate?

So, how do you keep a healthy diet, a focused mind, and an energized bod for a more productive and positive day? I’m breaking down my own personal habits for a little Wellness Wednesday:

 

1. MORNING
Start with meditation. I know, I know- sounds like some hippie bullsh*t but I swear it will make that one office clown’s comments slightly less annoying each day. Lately I’ve gotten super into meditation using the Calm app on my phone even for like 10-15 minutes before I get out of bed. If you need a super easy intro to meditation tester- look up the “We Heard What” podcast by mega-fashion blogger Danielle Bernstein and check out the 5 minute segment by one of her guests (and a favorite influencer of mine to follow), Holistic Health Coach, Melissa Wood. Her voice is seriously so soothing- it’s a total day changer.
Workout in the morning? If I can roll myself out of bed in time to make a yoga sesh, I love doing a few extra back bends even after the class is over since this pose is literally a natural shot of caffeine for your body.
Breakfast: After doing my other morning wellness rituals (enter water with lemon, tongue-scraping, & sometimes even a little coconut oil-pulling; posts on these soon to come) I usually hit the road with a grab and go smoothie in one hand and a cold brew coffee in the other.
  • Current Breakfast Smoothie Recipe I’m loving: 1 frozen banana, 2 scoops chia seeds, 1 large handful spinach, 1 tablespoon almond butter, about 1/2 a cup some sort of berries, 1 tablespoon MCT oil, and unsweetened almond milk. Sometimes I’ll throw in some plant-based protein powder too!
  • Coffee: I try to stick to one cup a day unless I’m really dragging in the afternoon and need an extra pep in my step. I could drink cold brew coffee all year long I swear. It tastes so much richer. Chameleon Cold Brew brand’s Black, Espresso, Pecan, or Caramel flavors are routinely staples in my house. These flavors are what I stick to since they do not have cane sugar listed in the ingredients. I then usually add another local fave TX brand, MALK almond or cashew milk. This is the cleanest brand by far available out there in the grocery store for nut-based milks- could not recommend enough!

Commute: Inspirational podcasts all the way peeps. They literally save me from pulling my eyeballs out in the Dallas morning traffic.
  • Current Faves: Tony Robbins, The Skinny Confidential Him & Her, Refinery 29’s Unstyled, Girlboss Radio, We Heard What, The Mind Body Green Podcast, The Morning Toast, & The Influencer Podcast (for any fellow bloggers/entrepreneurs out there!)
Cubbicle Life: Once I get to my desk, I pop two Rise nootropics supplements by the brand HVMN. I heard about nootropics from a Well + Good article I came across. Nootropics are basically supplements to combat brain-fog and support increased mental focus. I swear they are like the natural version of Adderall without all those drug-filled side effects like the dreaded come-down withdrawal. The HVMN brand also has another version called “Sprint” that is supposed to be even stronger!

Hydration Station: I know this is so cliché but don’t forget to fill up a reusable water bottle throughout the day. I have to remind myself constantly to drink more water. It really is the trick to keep everything flowing- pun intended 😉

 

2. LUNCH
The local Whole Foods is usually my go to lunch break spot. You can find one nearby in most major metropolitan areas. I used to bring my lunch a lot (and sometimes I still do). But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized I need the mini mental break of just getting outside for some fresh air. I make the same salad at Whole Foods on the reg. See below for my salad bar creation or checkout my Whole Foods Vegan grocery haul for more Inspo.

  • Whole Foods Salad Bar Recipe: Mixed greens, peas, green onion, a couple tomatoes, mushrooms, a little scoop of quinoa, hemp seeds, flax seeds, nutritional yeast, and red pepper flakes. For dressing: a dash of each- red wine vinegar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon, and a tablespoon of hummus (secret ingredient here as it makes a healthy creamy dressing for ya!)
  • Mid-Day Drank: I usually pack a mini cold brew coffee shot in a 4 oz mason jar if I know it’s going to be a long day. I’ll also have an Organic Tea Bag, and/or Rishi brand matcha travel packets! Matcha is a great replacement if you’re trying to cut a coffee addiction.

Really try to fill up on a healthy lunch like this so you avoid the temptation or pressure to chow down on a cupcake for dear old Susan, the office secretary’s, birthday. These sugar rushes can leave you crashing and burning more than Rihanna in that Eminem song (just gonna stand there and watch me burnnnnn..)

Peppermint oil: I LIVE for peppermint oil. It has endless benefits. My favorite brand is by Doterra. I use the peppermint beadlets, the roller ball version, and the pure oil dispenser as well. After lunch I usually pop a beadlet (hello fresh breath & sugary gum replacement) and rub a couple drops under my nose and on the back of my earlobes for a tingly, fresh sensation! If your cube mates are cool you could even diffuse this on your desk. This pure plant essential oil is a great natural pick me up. It will help you stay alert through your next IT presentation or finance update (riveting). Just make sure to wash your hands after using and avoid your eyes or other sensi areas(if you know what I’m sayin’).

 

3. LATE AFTERNOON
Healthy Snacks are a must. You will literally never find me without some sort of snack on hand in my purse.
  • Current faves are Go Macros bars, Nate’s Raw Sprouted Nuts (Dallas local!), & Gala apples with almond or cashew butter packets (Artisana brand is one of the best for this!)
Adrenal Support: I take an herb vitamin for adrenal fatigue from Clove Hill brand. It may be worth researching adrenal fatigue by a functional medicine or naturopathic doctor (checkout this article by Dr. Axe) if you feel your energy levels totally out of whack- especially in the afternoon. This has really helped me stay alert and productive through the rest of my day AND through the evening.

ignore my chipped non-toxic nail polish and my husband’s hairy leg in the background

And I believe that’s it for now guyz! Was this helpful? Do you want to see more routine type posts like this? Shoot me a note in the comments below. Cheers! Now go crush those career goals.
XOXO- Dani

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I started my Instagram account back in college whe I started my Instagram account back in college when Instagram first came out (yikes aging myself here lolz) and the same year my Mom got diagnosed with a very aggressive form of stage 4 ovarian cancer. 

Most of you guys have seen me over the years post about how this changed the course of my life, pushing me into a deep rooted passion for all things health & wellness - out of fear of wanting to avoid the same future diagnosis for myself AND to heal myself, specifically my lifelong issues with my skin.

11 years ago we spent Christmas in Seaton Hospital here in Austin, Texas as my Mom was pushed into surgery as the first wave of her “treatment.” If you’re new to following me, the story goes that my Mom decided to treat her cancer 100% holistically. 

And she’s successfully managed it herself since Dec 2011. Her 10 year anniversary was last year and this year the message of how lucky our family is has been on loop in my mind. I know this is rare and it’s not lost on me for one second how special and unique our circumstances are. 

I specifically remember eating take out pizza from Whole Foods (before I even knew what a health food store was ha!) in the hospital room on Christmas Day watching my Mom recover in her hospital bed, all of us so full of fear of what the future would bring.

Now being back in Austin, living here, driving by that hospital, going grocery shopping at that same Whole Foods, it’s a wild TRIP. So, this is an appreciation post for everything this major life circumstance taught me. And how it has 200 million bajillion % only changed my life for the better. 

Happy holidays babes.

XO, Dani
WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? Who is the best ver WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? 

Who is the best version of you, the future self version of you, the acne free YOU?

Start meditating on this and daydreaming about who she is, what she looks like, and how she feels everyday.

This mindset trick changed the game for me when it came to finally breaking through barriers and repeated patterns around my skin! I swear it’s like the secret weapon for a good skin day. I know it sounds crazy but it’s so true because here’s the thing…

If we constantly program our minds to identify as someone who is “acne prone,” we inevitably will repeat that cycle, that loop, that pattern. So, rewire and change the story in your brain.

Need help getting started? DM me “meditation.”
Xo, Dani
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Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are or are NOT safe for a clear complexion? What is or isn’t going to trigger ACNE? Or just even what is or isn’t generally healthy?

This morning I was trying to think back to when I first got really into the health & wellness world and slowly started flirting with diet changes - of course with the ultimate goal of healing my skin and a slew of other symptoms.

I became obsessed with reading books and listening to podcasts and soaking up every piece of info I could find and then (treating myself like a personal science experiment lolz) would spend hours in my local health food stores applying what I had learned that week and picking out new foods to try, cultivating recipes in my little apartment kitchen.

I totally get going to the grocery store can be overwhelming as f*ck. So here are just a few of my favorites and go to brands to grab from the inner aisles at Whole Foods:

- @tolerantfoods pastas
- @primalkitchenfoods dresings
- @bragg evoo organic, unrefined, unfiltered, 1st cold pressed
- Eden organic beans black, kidney, garbanzo aka chickpea
- @foodforlifebaking gf breads and English muffins
- @sietefoods anything
- @artisanaorganics cashew butter
- @threetreesfoods almond or oat milk, etc! Love all their stuff so much.

At the end of the day, a good rule of thumb is to stock up on the fresh produce section first and foods in their freshest, most wholesome state. Then, when it comes to the other ailes like this, buy products with simple ingredient lists that are as minimally processed as possible. 

Have questions on grocery lists for clearing acne? Want more of my favorite brands? DM me “grocery”

XO, dani

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Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly grocery run….
But also Whole Foods take all my money.
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Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m havin Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m having a clear skin girl summer: not picking at breakouts, sticking to a nontoxic beauty routine, and showing up to take charge of my health every damn day. Ya feel me?

Follow for tips to holistically treat skin from the inside out!
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Feeling good everyday and clearing your acne isn’t always about the perfect diet or skincare routine. Trust me, you can be eating all the kale in the world and applying all the right products but if your internal world is a wreak, it will show up externally as physical ailments & symptoms. 

This is your body’s way of trying to talk to you and part of healing skin from the inside out is making space for the key nutrients of joy, adventure, and time away to experience the world outside of the sometimes daily monotonous routine. 

And of course the salt water, sunlight, & fresh mountain air can also be magical for the soul and skin 🤪🤍

Hawaii- you were epic. 
Xoxo

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Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! An Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! And trust me, it’s not from sweating. 🤪 
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But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya know?! 🤪

Just not the whole solution.

Want to know the real way to clear skin? If you have adult acne, listen up. 

It’s internal AND external work. 

It’s slowly overhauling your lifestyle to create change mentally, emotionally, and physically. Building healthier habits with what foods you use as fuel everyday, how you speak to yourself, what products you choose to put on your skin, and so much more. 

Ya feel me? 💚💚💚
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