Have you noticed that as you age, it becomes harder and harder to see results? I remember being in my 20s, eating fast food daily, some days more than once, rarely exercising, surviving on sugar, and yet I could drop a few pounds whenever I wanted. Now, I eat WAY cleaner, exercise at least 5 times a week, and dropping 1-2 pounds and keeping it off is a real struggle. Can you relate?

Between stress, hormones, diet and lifestyle choices, we are aging at a much faster rate than our parents and grandparents. Hurrying through life, and getting by with minimum effort or quality will catch up. Over the years, small bad habits turn into HUGE issues, that can look like: chronic illness, disease, cancer, infertility etc.

One of the biggest areas that I have seen so many women sacrifice is quality sleep. It’s easy for us to subtract an hour or two from our sleep schedule if it means getting more items on our to-do list checked off. But what if I told you that those missed sleep hours could increase your likelihood of developing cancer? Check out a recent TEDX Talk by Dr. Matthew Walker…

Now we know how important sleep is to your overall health, you may be wondering how much sleep you should be getting. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Better Sleep Tips:

1. Stick to a Sleep Schedule: pick a time that works most days and go to bed at the time, even on the weekends. The more consistent the better.
2. Avoid electronics 30 minutes before going to bed: Wind down by reading a book, showering, listening to music etc.
3. Avoid caffeine: It can take 6-8 hours to wear off
4. Create a relaxing sleeping environment: I love to diffuse essential oils next to my bedside that promote relaxation and better sleep. Bonus, you can create a sleep spray with one of them and some water, spray on pillow and sheets before bed time. Here are a few of my favorites