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One of my favorite things to do on my days off fro

By now most of us know that people with underlying

By now most of us know that people with underlying health conditions are unfortunately at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID. In the last 4 months all of my patients who have come into the COVID ICU have had at least one- if not more of these underlying conditions- diabetes, heart failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and obesity.
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We have heard over and over the ways to prevent the spread of COVID (wearing masks, good hand hygiene, socially distancing), but one thing that isn’t really talked about is how to prevent these underlying conditions or how people with these conditions can even turn things around.
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Lifestyle and dietary changes can strengthen our immune system and decrease inflammation— inflammation is what can cause some of these health conditions, which as I mentioned earlier increases the risk of poor outcomes from covid.
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So what are some things we can do to help strengthen our immune system?✨
1. Get enough sleep every night (7- 9 hours).
2. Eat more whole plant foods- fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes are rich in antioxidants and nutrients to help ⬇️ inflammation.
3. Healthy fats - get enough healthy fats in our diet (avocado, nuts, chia seeds, fatty fish, coconut, and coconut oil)
4. Limiting added sugars in our diet
5. Exercise regularly (do something you enjoy)!! 💪🏻
6. Staying hydrated 💦
7. Managing stress levels (get outside for vitamin D, go for walks, meditation, exercise regularly, limit time spent on social media).
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Some of these may seem obvious, but I just think we should start stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system- especially right now 🙌🏻💛 #becksliveshealthy

It’s ok if you’re not where you want to be. Re

It’s ok if you’re not where you want to be. Remember you don’t always notice the sun rising in the sky, until, one day, you feel the warmth touching your face and you realize how much you have grown - @loveaprilgreen ☀️💙

Oh man the last few weeks at hospital have been ha

Oh man the last few weeks at hospital have been hard. I usually don’t bring work home with me but lately it’s been difficult not to. I have found myself crying about losses at times and struggling with how to cope. But work has been the perfect reminder to all of us that life is too short and how important it is to value the people who love us and make the most out of each day 💓✨

Kickin’ off the morning with some raspberry chia

Kickin’ off the morning with some raspberry chia seed pudding 💓 It’s been too long since I’ve made some! It’s so easy to make and super refreshing this time of year! 🙌🏻💯 .
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Raspberry chia seed pudding-
1 container of raspberry @siggisdairy
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup milk of choice
Mix everything together and place in the fridge overnight! ✨
Top with berries and @purely_elizabeth granola 💛 #becksliveshealthy

5am workout done!✔️ Always such a struggle get

This is your Monday morning reminder that you are

This is your Monday morning reminder that you are powerful beyond measure, that you are capable of pretty much anything you are willing to work for, and that you could change your life today 🙌🏻💓✨ #becksliveshealthy

Productive Saturday going down! 🙌🏻 Up early

Productive Saturday going down! 🙌🏻 Up early to ride the peloton, clean my whole apartment, walk the dogs, work on content for a few hours, now off to lift legs and hit the beach! ☀️👊🏻 What’s everyone up to today?!

Back to work after a few days off and multiple nap

Back to work after a few days off and multiple naps 💛😷 Happy Friday!

How do you have the energy to workout at 5am befor

How do you have the energy to workout at 5am before a 12 hour hospital shift?! 💪🏻.
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One of my most frequently asked questions! Sometimes I wonder how i do it too.... but for the most part I try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule. I’m in bed usually by 930-10pm every night. I also try to stick to healthy dinners filled with real, whole foods so I wake up feeling energized and ready to go the next morning. It’s not always easy getting up at 430am before work, but I always feel better if I do something for myself before the crazy day begins. I don’t have a ton of time to workout before work, but i still try to fit something in whether it’s a quick strength HIIT workout or @onepeloton ride. Something is better than nothing and if it doesn’t happen before work then it’s not going to get done. I always feel energized and accomplished heading into work after my workout 🙌🏻 All the early morning risers- what are your tips?! ⚡️ #becksliveshealthy

Happy Wednesday! Sharing my favorite summer salad

Happy Wednesday! Sharing my favorite summer salad today because it’s been on repeat over here 🍓🍃I go through phases where I tend to eat the same meals over and over. I don’t usually get bored eating the same lunch or dinner for a week straight. I’ve been packing this one for work lately and adding my crockpot pulled chicken on top for some protein!
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SUMMER BERRY KALE SALAD: Made with a handful of kale, strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, @traderjoes sesame honey cashews, chopped red onion, & honey mustard vinaigrette. The full recipe with measurements is on my blog!✨ Mhmmm! 😍.
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https://becksliveshealthy.com/summer-kale-salad/

What was supposed to be a 4 week nursing assignmen

What was supposed to be a 4 week nursing assignment back in the hospital has turned into a 3 month assignment with plans to stay longer. COVID isn’t going away any time soon. The hospital is getting busier and busier as the weeks go on. So what’s helped me over the last 3 months while being back at work in covidland?!
✨ @onepeloton rides- I may have to take @codyrigsby Britney Spears ride again- it was so much fun! 🚴🏻‍♀️.
✨ Online therapy sessions 1x week 💓.
✨ Supportive friends/ family who check in on me during the week👯‍♀️.
✨ Relaxing on the couch with the dogs at night 🐶.
✨ Naps on the beach.
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A few things I want to add into my routine to help me through the next few months:
✨ Meditation- either in the morning or before bed. If anyone has recommendations let me know!
✨ Runs on the strand. Running used to be my number 1 outlet, and I’m starting to feel ready to get back out there! 🙌🏻 All of my nurse friends- what’s helping you through this tough time?! 💛 #beckliveshealthy

Happy Saturday!! What’s everyone’s plans for t

Happy Saturday!! What’s everyone’s plans for the weekend?! ☀️ #becksliveshealthy

Overnight oats! My favorite breakfast these days 😍💯 It’s just so easy to make, perfect to meal prep for busy mornings, and is super refreshing this time of year🙌🏻 My go- to recipe is my banana bread overnight oats. Not sure why I call it banana bread but it has the perfect bananayy cinammony flavor 🍌 Mhmmm!
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RECIPE:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup vanilla greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp cinnamon bun or snickerdoodle protein
- 1/2 mashed or chopped banana
- Dash of cinnamon
⚡️ Mixed all of the ingredients together and place in the fridge overnight. Enjoy with your favorite toppings in the morning! These days I’m all about peanut butter and berries 🍓 What’s one of your favorite summer breakfasts right now?! #becksliveshealthy

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE AS A REGISTER

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE AS A REGISTERED NURSE👩🏻‍⚕️ 💪🏻 This seems to be my most asked question lately so today I’m going to chat about ways to keep up with your fitness routine while working as a registered nurse. This post is more specific for nurses working long shifts in the hospital and or anyone who working crazy long hours! Some of you may be reading this and thinking to yourself – a 12 hour shift is LONG, how am I going to fit in exercise on those days? Exercise may sound impossible on those days, but I have always found that it helps me keep my energy levels up at work. I always feel better and more awake on the days I work out before heading into work. Plus, it’s my ME time before I spend the day in COVID land 💛😷
1. Sign up for classes- Are there classes online that you’re interested in that you can sign up for to take before or after work? @toneitup, @popsugarfitness, @onepeloton, @fitnessblender, @obe_fitness, @aaptiv, or maybe one that one of your favorite fitness influencer is hosting! 👯 Signing up or scheduling a class helps keep you more accountable!
2. Choose something over nothing. Don’t have enough time to workout before your long shift? That’s ok! Start your morning off with 10 minutes of yoga or stretching. Something is better than nothing!! You can even spend 15 minutes during your lunch break walking outside (if you have time and the weather allows) ☀️
3. Do what you love: Find something you enjoy doing and you’re more likely to stick to that workout especially on your work days! I’m not going to lie, getting up at 4:30am to workout for 5am before a long shift at work is HARD. But I choose workouts that I really enjoy so I look forward to starting my day with them! ☺️
4. Work out efficiently. Some of my favorite quick workouts include: treadmill HIIT workouts, 20 minute @onepeloton classes, and at home body weight workouts! 👊🏻.
5. Remember it’s ok to take a rest day too! I know plenty of nurses who don’t work out on their work days and solely work out on their days off. All of my nursing friends who work long shifts- what are your tips for maintaining your fitness routine?! 💪🏻⚡️ #becksliveshealthy

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