411: Get Your Health Right: Set a Morning Routine in Place for Optimal Sleep, Eating, Movement, Productivity, and Happiness with Dr. Michele Summers

Dr. Michele Summers Colon is the author of Body Wisdom: 10 Weeks to Transformation So You Can Get and Feel Healthy Again and the creator of the podcast Body Wisdom with Dr. Michele. She is also a physician, Ayurvedic health coach, yin yoga and anatomy instructor, and a motivational speaker offering workshops and online courses based on her book. She hopes to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives that honor their own bodies, wants, and desires.

 Quotes:                                                                                                                                  

“When you want to have a good tomorrow, you start with today. So, plan to have a good day tomorrow by adjusting your bedtime today, as well as your dinner time and what you're eating today.” – Dr. Michele Summers

“If you're not getting enough sleep, it can cause weight gain—and a lot of people don't realize that. Sleep deprivation can lead to many problems like diabetes, weight gain, and various other stress-related issues in your body.” – Dr. Michele Summers

“We're born pretty much healthy, with everything in balance. As we grow older, things get out of balance because of stress, a busy lifestyle, and sitting at the computer all day.” – Dr. Michele Summers

Takeaways:

01:30 Entrepreneurs often neglect their health due to sedentary work environments, making intentional wellness routines crucial.

03:36 Small, consistent changes are more effective than drastic overhauls when improving personal health and lifestyle.

09:28 Sleep, eating habits, and movement are the three core areas to focus on when rebuilding personal health.

17:45 Customizing health strategies based on individual body types and personal preferences increases long-term success and motivation.

22:15 Regular routines can be disrupted by travel, holidays, and family visits, requiring adaptable health strategies.

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Filed in: Archive 2: 2017 • Interview • Podcast