PSA! It’s been 6 months since January 1st, and there are 6 months left until 2025. How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? This episode will motivate you to reflect on how you've done at implementing your goals so far, get back in check for the rest of the year, and perhaps give you some inspiration on new goals or intentions you would like to add to your list!
4:00 Justine’s OUTS for 2024
4:05 Did Justine prioritize sleep > workouts?
She speaks to how her daily energy changed since doing so, how she adjusted this, and how many hours of sleep she makes sure to get each night.
6:55 Did Justine cut out working up until bedtime?
With online businesses, this can be a struggle!
8:20 Where Justine now stands with Daily Intermittent Fasting
9:02 Justine, Chloe and Lauren reflect on their days of strict Intermittent Fasting. What they learned from it: hunger cues, breaking habits surrounding cravings, and what kind of meals to break a period of fasting.
12:10 How Justine switched from mostly Protein Supplements to Whole Food Animal Based Protein
Lessons from a period of time of experimenting with a plant based diet, how we are influenced by the trends of social media, the key takeaway in so many different diet trends like plant based, animal based, keto, carnivore etc.
17:44 Justine’s Reduction of PFAs: Glass Containers
19:35 Justine’s Achilles Heal: Coffee Additives lol
23:20 Lauren’s OUTs
24:00 Where Lauren stands on Plant Based Meat Alternatives
Lauren discusses her gut-healing journey, how eliminating red meat was once a part of that, and where she stands now.
25:35 Lauren’s Manicure Routine
Lauren decided to ditch the bimonthly appointment and stuck with that decision. We're Proud lol.
26:40 Avoiding Synthetic Hormones in Daily Use Products
How Lauren has slowly started integrating her skincare and makeup, specific brands she uses for serums, concealer, blush, and lip oils, where she still has room to improve, and the drivers behind the products she compromises on.
28:52 Cleaner Cookware
The extra motivation this switch has made on prioritizing eating at home.
29:20 Microplastics in Silk Tea Bags
Like plastic Tupperware containers, the plastics in Silk Tea Bags, especially when heated, pose a greater risk of absorption and ingestion of microplastics that are now being recognized as a rising health concern.
29:40 Hot Take on the Whole Foods Hot Bar The convenient and seemingly healthy choice that fell short once Lauren looked at the ingredients, specifically seed oils, in addition to other factors. She discusses her current solution for on the go snacks and meals.
32:27 Hangover Free 2024
Lauren’s decision sparks a conversation on our current thoughts on drinking alcohol. Why we've limited consumption, How we navigate social settings, & When we do enjoy.
36:55 Chloe’s OUTS
37:57 Drinking then vs. now
39:05 Overthinking Blood Sugar Spikes
Chloe got a little bit wrapped up in limiting ALL sugar spikes throughout her day last year, see where she stands now.
42:45 Ditching Pre Packaged Goods and the seed oils, gums, and other additives that are seemingly unavoidable!
44:55 Chloe’s avoidance of microplastics in to-go coffee cups
46:46 ^Retweet but now with aluminum foil!
47:32 ^^ Dishwasher Detergent Pods Chloe made some natural swaps to non-toxic cleaning brands, but is still looking to pull up her saved DIY recipes.
48:27 ^^^ Organic Cotton Undergarments!
From skincare to underwear lol we are avoiding hormone disrupting ingredients and materials. Chloe found a good organic cotton clothing company that is Canadian based and is slowly switching out for their products.
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