Beginner's Guide to Health and Wellness: Diet, Exercise & More | Average Glow Podcast #20

What does it actually take to become the healthier, most well-rounded version of yourself? In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, we're going back to the basics with a Beginner's Guide to Health and Wellness—covering the foundational habits you can start building to improve your overall health, wellness, diet, and fitness. As someone with a degree in Exercise and Wellness, I realized that while we've spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about the mental and emotional side of becoming the woman you want to be, we can't forget about the physical side, too. Becoming a well-rounded, elevated woman means taking care of your mind and your body. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience with health and fitness, this episode covers practical tips to help you get started, including: ✨ Wellness: The importance of sleep and hydration 🥗 Diet & Nutrition: How to start paying attention to what you're putting into your body, reading nutrition labels, and using the MyFitnessPal app to set goals and track your calories 🏋️‍♀️ Exercise & Fitness: 5 beginner-friendly exercises you can do at home to start building a foundation for a fitness routine I'll also share some of the more intermediate strategies I've personally been implementing as part of my own 30-day wellness challenge, including intermittent fasting, cutting out added sugar, and increasing my daily water intake to 64+ ounces. Whether you're trying to get healthier, improve your diet, start exercising, or simply don't know where to begin, this episode is designed to give you a foundation you can actually build on. You don't have to change everything overnight. Start with one healthy habit, then build from there. 💚 ✨ Average Glow Tip of the Week: Take Before & After Pictures We're bringing back the Average Glow Tip of the Week—a simple, low-cost (or free) tip to help you take small steps toward building a brighter, more fulfilling life. ✨ Want More Average Glow Tips? I've organized all of the Average Glow Tip of the Week episodes into one playlist on YouTube! If you're looking for more simple, low-cost (or free) ways to improve your life, revisit an old tip or discover a new one by checking out the playlist below. 💛 ✨ If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a sponsor for the podcast, please contact me at 💌[email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment sharing one healthy habit you're working on right now! 💚 New episodes of the Average Glow Podcast every Sunday. #AverageGlowPodcast #HealthAndWellness #HealthAndWellnessForBeginners #HealthyLifestyle #DietAndExercise #BeginnerFitness #HealthyHabits #NutritionForBeginners #WellnessTips #FitnessForWomen ______________________________________________ AVERAGE GLOW PODCAST: 💌EMAIL: [email protected] 📸PODCAST INSTAGRAM:   / averageglowpodcast   💁‍♀️HOST INSTAGRAM:   / holly____rose   🎬PODCAST TIKTOK:   / averageglowpodcast   📌PINTEREST:   / hollyrose_averageglow   🎙️PODCAST MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AverageGlow 🛍️AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://a.co/d/0ddsc6Hz ______________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Why You Should Focus on Physical During Your Up-Leveling Journey 05:39 Consult Your Physician, Sleep & Hydration 11:29 DIET for Beginners 15:41 How to Read a Nutrition Label 19:49 Cutting Sugar and Intermittent Fasting 25:00 Digestive Health 26:10 Lots of Vegetables! 28:11 EXERCISE for Beginners 31:38 Start Walking! 33:21 Resistance Training 41:53 Average Glow Tip of the Week: Before Pictures/Videos 47:00 Please Contact Me for Sponsorship Opportunities 48:43 Don't Forget to Subscribe! Thank You for Watching and Supporting!