Routines can help with keto goals, mainly because routine can help with any goals! With that being said, it’s important to note that there is no one routine that will help everyone, just like there is no amount of routine that can outweigh a lack of motivation. But… finding a morning routine that works for you is going to be the greatest gift you can give yourself.
A routine can help you to rest better, remain organized and can help you maintain your keto progress.
The thing about routines that helps me, is that they can change when my goals and needs change.
They are fluid, so they grow with me. The routine I had a year ago may not be the same routine I can manage now, and mayne this is the same for you.
Let’s start with some general routine ‘rules of thumb’.
I’m talking about how you wake up in the morning, how you spend your mid-day, and how you unwind at night. These can have underlying foundations that will lead to the same outcomes, but the details will be individual.
What can these routine rules look like?
Waking up:
We can all have very different details with regards to how we wake up, but no matter how that happens, everyone should get in some movement and some water.
Whether it is a full-out workout, a walk, or some stretches – getting your body moving before you turn to your phone (I know I’m not the only one who struggles with this) will clear your mind and improve your mood.
A clear mind means better decision making, especially when it comes to the food choices you make.
Prayer or meditation:
Once you have established some clarity and you are completely awake, taking a few minutes for prayer, gratitude or meditation is so vital to how the day can unfold.
The reason I don’t suggest this first is that it’s very easy to pray in bed, then fall back asleep.
This is not a step you want to just get over with, it requires some thought and real intention. Prayer or meditation will help you to pour some love and appreciation back into yourself, making it more likely to want to take care of your body all day.
Make a list:
Or, revisit an unfinished list from the day before.
Prioritizing your day with a list you can check off can help clear your mind from overthinking other things. If you’re anything like me, overthinking is a specialty. But, I have also learned how much time it can take up in my day.
Lists help me to remain on task, not worry about what I need to do next, and not think about something I should have, could have, or would have done!
Breakfast:
Whether you are intermittent fasting or not, having breakfast requires its own time. How many times have you just put food in your mouth while rushing to do other things?
It’s so easy to lose track of what you are consuming if you don’t take the time to enjoy each meal or snack. Keto is about reframing how you think and feel about food as fuel, this starts with paying attention!
Get to work or learning:
If you want to know how to be more productive, you need to get to work. Once you have got everything else out of the way, you have a clear mind and schedule to work or learn.
Schedule your breaks and snacks, and make sure you have lots of water available so you don’t find yourself craving sweets or snacks because you are thirsty!
Maintaining a clear mind and starting your day with things that feel good is exactly how you will stay on top of your keto goals.
Taking care of all aspects of your life is how you will keep your keto lifestyle at the forefront of your goals.
Re-evaluating your routines and changing them to reflect the changes in your life is equally as important, and remember, if you fall off the routine bandwagon, tomorrow is a new day – a new start.
I hope this helps clarify how having a morning routine will help with your keto goals!
Talk soon,
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
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Absolutely appreciate all of this information! Truly helpful and especially helpful with continuing your mindset! TY Ms. Amy! 🙌😊👍
Great reminders here! Thank you Amy 😊
Thanks for the tips very helpful.
Thank you for all the information you share with all of us to keep us motivated to continue or get started again. You are much appreciated.
Thank you, Amy! I do so much better when I follow my routine. I am bad to forget stretching when I wake up and drinking my water. Definitely helps start the day off right.
Great I needed this post! Thanks
I totally agree that a good morning routine is so important!! I find that my most important practice is spending time with the Lord. I can get derailed so quickly during the day. Planning for success throughout the day helps so much.
Great advice Amy
Great advise.
Thank you…definitely helps when you start your morning off right.
Great reminders of the best way to start out the day. Thank you Amy!
I so needed this today! Thanks, Amy for all you and your team do! Have a great week!
Awesome! I have a regular morning routine. After I get my first coffee, I go and sit and read my daily devotional scripture reading, which helps me focus and be thankful for all the blessings in my life!
Thank you for all you do for our keto family.
Great tips! Simple and completely doable! Thank you, Amy!
great information t follow thank you Amy
I basically adopted a plan almost identical to this during the pandemic and it was, and continues to be, very beneficial. Nicely done!
Words of wisdom, Amy. Words to live by. And stay focused. Thank you for the blog today.
Thanks so much for your advices . I’ m doing Keto for the last 3 years. Lost 60 pounds but I need to lose 30 more. Your advices will help . Although Im the care taker of my mom with Alzheimer . Can’t sleep at night
Thanks for the reminder
Thank you Amy
This is just what I needed. Getting my day organized.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you Amy, last 2 weeks have been ruff I put my kitty down for she had cancer. I love reading everything you send. Now to get back on track.
The prayer & meditation is so important to me. Most of the time I don’t get up just brimming with joy to start my day. This helps me to start my day with a positive mindset.
Living with intention! Again, you hit the mark at helping people! Thank you!
Just realized that I have no real routine. I stay in RV PARK while husband is at work. I have no real responsibility other than a little cooking, laundry once a week and pay bills once a week. I sleep til bout 10 am & stay up til bout midnight. I just read, scroll & some tv. Too hot to walk or ride bike. I need to come up w a routine.
thank-YOU! So needed this!
I so needed this today! I tend to struggle with a good Morning Routine. This has given me some good ideas to try and do! I appreciate you Amy & Team😃