Starting to take your wellness resolutions seriously yet? It’s almost mid-January so the time is def upon is. I even included this gorgeous picture of a soothing beach resort to remind you that travel is a huge component of being healthy and well, and with President’s Day Weekend coming up in February you have a perfect opportunity to get out of dodge on the cheap for a few days, do some yoga, and clear your head.
If you’re like me and need some motivation to help push you back into the swing of things, allow me to introduce you to some of the best wellness finds you can buy that are actually affordable too. From gear to books and retreats, there’s no time like the present to get moving on this new year!
Get to Holbox, about 2 hours outside of Cancun, before everyone else does. It’s the newnew Tulum, and still relatively affordable, while being insanely gorgeous and perfect for some downward dog and cucumber bevvies. My very cool New York friends Jilly, Elise, and Marissa were just there and they loved it. Trust them.
At only $17 on Amazon, nutritionist to women you love in Hollywood, Kelly LeVeque hands over the keys to healthy, lean bodies in her book Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself from Food Drama Forever. Kelly is a master at approaching the kitchen with a sane sensibility, plus her recipe suggestions come from nutritionally-sound science which I’m a big fan of. Her food is delicious, creative, and easy to make (I know first hand because I’ve tried it) – like great comfort food made with healthy ingredients.
Also, pretty great client list she has going…just check out her Instagram to see some of the famous bods she gets into shape (hello, Jessica Alba and Molly Sims).
Tone It Up girls, you know who you are! I’m starting the Tone It Up program in early February once I get another steroid injection in my back for a herniated disk (fun) and I can’t wait to get my body moving. The app has like, a billion 5-star reviews from women just like you who want to get after it at the gym, Karena and Katrina (the co-founders) are fellow Southern California goddesses, and they really like pink (like me). At $12.99 a month, it certainly is a more affordable choice than a personal trainer and having looked over the incredible content, definitely looks to be worth the spend.
I discovered Yoga Tune-Up balls through my ex-boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend (that’s a mouthful). I never met this nice gal, but the introduction to the Yoga Tune Up ball was like a gift sent from heaven. These round, rubber balls can be placed under the body at various pressure points, or where you have aches and pains and used to essentially massage the discomfort away. I LOVE THESE things, and at $18 on Amazon you’ll want to buy a set for everyone you know.
It’s probably sick-in-the-head for how often most of us shop online, but if we gotta do it, at least there are businesses out there that cater to our better nature. Enter Thrive Market, a newish online grocery that brings niche and upcoming wellness brands across food and wellness to the masses. In essence, they cut out the middleman to bring you great food at affordable prices.
I even like their own brand of products – you gotta check out the Coconut Aminos. Yum!
So – that’s my list of affordable wellness finds that will certainly change your life in 2018. What are some your faves? I’m always on the hunt and would love to see your lists below in the comments!