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junkercrush · 5 years ago

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Loving the work ya doing, Keep up the amazing work ^^. Could I get some headcannons for Hoggy and Jamie opening a store (Like a bakery, Juice shack) with their S/o

Writing and researching for this request made me so hungry, but fun! o^_^o

Here you go:

Junkrat & Roadhog Opening a Shop with S/O *SFW*

Junkrat

The idea of opening a food truck together with Junkrat started during a mission. You two were trapped in an abandoned restaurant on Route 66 after a deal gone wrong with the Deadlock gang.

You started cooking your family secret recipe BBQ chicken. Junkrat didn’t know you could cook. He hasn’t seen you cook more than stuffing bread into the toaster and making grilled cheese sandwiches.

Junkrat shows you his favorite BBQ meals he learned back in the Outback. You and Junkrat started making meals during occasional Overwatch parties. Then it grew.

You set up a website, people ordered online, and you delivered the food.

Finally, there was enough money saved to purchase a legit food truck . Junkrat wanted to get a food truck the wrong way by stealing one or robbing a bank. You couldn’t tell Junkrat about the money because he kept spending it on frivolous things, even though he promised to save up too.

The food truck business was an ultimate success! The name: “KA-BOOM BBQ!”Junkrat would be wary of other food truck competitors and threaten to blow up their trucks. You warned him not to do so to avoid lawsuits.

The two of you made a line of signature BBQ sauces.

People have requested brick and mortar restaurants. You and Junkrat preferred the food truck business. It was a chance for you to travel. Junkrat loved being able to spend more time with you in a small space. <3

Roadhog eventually joins the food truck family to help cook and drive. McCree, Soldier 76, Mei, Lucio, Reinhardt, and D.Va sometimes helped out cooking in the truck, but Hog was the only permanent staff.

“KA-BOOM BBQ” Menu Sample

Your Signature BBQ Chicken Meal

Junkrat’s BBQ Firecracker Shrimp on the Barbie (6, 9, or 12 pieces)

Wings (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, or 100) *also comes boneless*

Wing Flavors (Honey Mustard, Vegemit, Jalapeno, “Kickass Cayenne”, Ghost Jalapeno, Plain, Teriyaki, Brown Sugar)

Shredded BBQ burger (Meats: Chicken, Lamb, Vegetarian Burger, Vegan Burger, Salmon, and Turkey)

BBQ Turkey drumsticks (any flavor KA-BOOM serves) (Order 1, 3, or 5 pieces)

Desserts

Ice Cream (Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry)

Fried Goods (Oreo, Snicker Bars, Tim-Tams, Mars Bars, Milky Ways, Butterfinger, Cookie Dough)

Fries (BBQ, Vinegar & Salt, Cheesy, and Plain)

Side Dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Green Beans, Corn, Mac N’ Cheese, Cole-slaw *Junkrat always gets you to make it because he hates the smell*)

Salads (Garden, BBQ, Shrimp, and Caesar)

NO PORK SERVED AT KA-BOOM BBQ (for Roadhog’s sake) :-)

Roadhog

Before you and Roadhog officially dated, you two used to exchange sweets with each other every time you met at Headquarter’s cafeteria.

You were enjoying Roadie’s snacks so much you forgot to tell him you had specific food allergies. Eventually, you ended up in the hospital after a severe allergic reaction to a batch of Hog’s cookies.

It took a while for Roadhog to forgive himself. You kept telling him it was ultimately your fault, but the poor big baby kept blaming himself.

Hog asked you if you wanted to start a bakery. You happily obliged to the business opportunity.

You two started baking sales, saving money for a brick and mortar building. Plus, a small portion of the money was donated to local charities: children’s hospitals, animal sanctuaries, and homeless people and veterans affected by the Omnic Wars.

Roadhog started creating “How to Bake” videos online and showing off your products. The videos had excellent ratings. Hog was growing quite a fanbase. Some viewers were dying to see Hog’s real face and commented on his “deep sexy voice.” Monetization from the videos was a BIG help.

You two finally opened your bakery: “Sweet Piggy” after what Hog called you. At first, Hog had the idea to name it “Sweet As,” but people would get the wrong idea.

The bakery was completely allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Decorated with cute stuffies (especially pachimaris).

Junkrat comes by almost every day for the food. He tries to steal them without paying, but Hog always catches his ass.

Roadhog wants to make the place a piglet café where people would play with the piglets as they ate their sweets. How to get this approved is in the works…

“Sweet Piggy” Menu Sample

Cookies (Chocolate chip, Sugar, Pumpkin spice *seasonal*, Gingerbread *seasonal*, Vegemite, Kiwi Thumbprint, Oatmeal, Red Velvet *seasonal*, Lemon sugar, Molasses, Shortbread, Egg nog *seasonal*)

Donuts (Original, Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon sugar, Caramel, Fairy bread, Vanilla, Maple *seasonal*, Chocolate, PBJ, Blueberry, Vegemite)

Cakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pavlova, Pumpkin, Banana, Birthday, Jelly)

Cupcakes (all flavors Sweet Piggy offers)

Drinks (various teas and coffees)

How about that, anon? ;-)

#overwatch headcanons #roadhog #junkrat #mako rutledge #jamison fawkes #Overwatch #masterlist #stories

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purplesurveys · 4 years ago

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1 - Who was the last person to knock on your door? Were they there to see you? Nina usually knocks briefly in the evening to let me know it’s time for dinner. Other than my ex in the past, I don’t let anyone stay in my room for long. Knocking and peeking into my room is enough.

2 - Have you left the house yet today? If not, do you have plans to leave the house later on? No, as it’s only 10 in the morning and I don’t really have a reason to be out somewhere this early. I might go out to buy presents for more relatives, but that’s only if I feel productive enough today. We’ll see.

3 - What’s your favourite brand of chocolate? What type of chocolate bar from that brand is your favourite? The older I get the more I feel like gagging from the idea of chocolate bars lol; they’re all just so sweet. These days my top three would be Hershey’s cookies and cream bar, Whittaker’s chocolate peanut butter bar, and Twix bars. I also love Reese’s, but they aren’t bars.

4 - Have you ever met someone in person who you first met on the internet? Do you have plans to do that anytime soon? Yes, I’ve done this before and I’ve recounted the stories on here multiple times. As for the second question, yeah I technically do? I’ve only met my workmates online so far, so I’m constantly looking forward to the opportunity to finally meet them all in real life.

5 - What was the last thing you used a blender for? I’ve never used a blender. We don’t even own a blender.

6 - Have you ever got into an argument with a stranger on social media? Do you remember what it was about? Yeah, but I don’t even remember what it was about anymore...I do know it was this year, and the person deleted the comment that I replied to not long after.

7 - When was the last time you cracked your joints? Is that something you do often? Now that you reminded me, I just did. I do it at least once a day, whenever my fingers start to feel tight and tense.

8 - What time is it right now? If you weren’t doing a survey, what else would you be doing right now? It is 1:52 PM. I’d be heading to the mall to buy more presents, but I don’t feel like getting out of bed yet. I’d also do embroidery, but my online orders are taking a while to arrive :( My online shopping app says I'll be getting them by Jan 3rd, but the shipping tracker says it’s already being shipped from China to here so I’m looking forward to receiving it this week. I hope that’s the case; otherwise it’ll miss the point of being my hobby this Christmas break.

9 - If you had ten minutes to run around an empty supermarket and fill your trolley for free, what’s the first aisle you’d go for? The fancy meat/fish section. Then I’d go to the condiments/spice section, then frozen food, then chips.

10 - Aside from Tumblr, what websites do you visit the most and why? YouTube, because I find videos a soothing distraction; Twitter to keep me updated on local and international news; Reddit for quirky posts; and Wikipedia so I can continue learning trivia I’ll never have to use but want to gain anyway.

11 - Has COVID had any impact on your Christmas plans this year? What’s going to change or be different to normal? My dad is home for Christmas this year, which is one silver lining from Covid. But my relatives living abroad who usually fly back to the Philippines for the holidays obviously won’t be able to this year, so we’re not gonna have a packed family reunion like we normally do. Everything else is the same, but I think the biggest thing about this whole thing is that I can barely feel Christmas coming this year. I think it’s going to feel like such a plain Friday this week; and that makes me a little sad.

12 - What’s your favourite flavour of cake? Are you any good at making that kind of cake? My favorite flavor is chocolate, but my favorite kind of cake (which I enjoy a lot more than general chocolate cake) is cheesecake. I cannot make either, nor can I bake at all.

13 - Do you prefer sweet or sour candy? Sweet. I hate any sour foods with a passion lol especially sour candy; it is my absolute least favorite taste. I don’t find anything enjoyable or fulfilling about it.

14 - What colour is your favourite fruit? Is this a fruit you eat often? Already made my feelings for fruit clear on this blog, haha.

15 - Is your favourite restaurant an independent place or a chain? What is it that you love about it so much? It’s a chain, like most popular restaurants here. Independent places are a little hard to come by, to be honest. They make the best katsu I’ve ever had; and I also like that despite being a chain restaurant, the ambience is still quite sophisticated and date-friendly so I always feel like I’m treating myself whenever I eat there.

16 - Are you genuinely a fan of Starbucks or do you think it’s all hype? I personally enjoy everything about Starbucks. I like their coffees, their Frappes, the ambience in their coffee shops, their playlists, and their line-up of mugs and tumblers. I’ve always felt right at home in their shops and out of all the cafés I’ve been to, it’s always their baristas that have been the nicest.

17 - Do you own a Christmas jumper? What design/pattern does it have on it? No, I don’t.

18 - What’s your favourite fit/style of jeans? I was obsessed with mom jeans throughout 2020.

19 - What was the last non-essential item you spent money on? Overpriced coffee and a sandwich.

20 - Are you currently under any COVID-related restrictions where you live? Are people generally following the rules? Public places are super strict with requiring everyone to wear a face shield and face mask; before entering any establishment, people’s temperatures are taken and everyone’s also required to take a contact tracing form. Anyone under the age of 21 still isn’t allowed to go out for the most part, though I think there are some exceptions now because I see kids younger than me already going on out-of-town trips again. Some places that are big on tourism like Sagada, Batanes, and Baguio are still closed off from the public; those that have since reopened, like Boracay, follow strict protocol and everyone going there is required to undergo a swab test. Everyday Filipinos follow the rules; it’s the politicians and police force who don’t, which feels disgusting to say.

21 - What did you last leave the room you’re in to do? A package arrived for me so I had to pay for it. It was the phone case I ordered for my cousin.

22 - Have you ever read any self-help books? Did you find them useful? No. I don’t really believe in that genre, so I never felt pulled to buy a book.

23 - What’s your favourite programme on the Food Network (if you watch it)? If you don’t get that channel, what’s your favourite food/cookery show in general? All things Gordon Ramsay, man. MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen, and Kitchen Nightmares are all *chef’s kiss* The Great British Bake Off is also great and something I like watching when I want to wind down :)

24 - Do you still watch cartoons? From time to time.

25 - Who do you know with the most number of siblings? Would you ever want to live in a huge family? My grandpa was one of nine siblings, if I’m not mistaken. I’m not sure if I know a bigger set than that. Unless my family was filthy rich, I would not want to have such a big immediate family.

26 - Are you a fan of garlic bread? Sure. I tend to ask for others’ too, heh.

27 - Do you own any personalised clothing? What’s the reason for getting it? No, not a fan. Two years ago we had a huge family reunion on my dad’s side and we had to wear these cheesy shirts that said “[Last Name] Reunion” with some cheesy motto at the bottom. My parents hated it, which made me feel better about my own feelings about the shirt lol.

28 - Is anyone else in the same room as you right now? What is that person up to? No, it’s just me here.

29 - What colours are you wearing right now? Does your wardrobe contain a lot of those colours? White, maroon, and scarlet. I have a lot of white and maroon; not so much of scarlet as I find the color too bold.

30 - Do you like adding condiments to your food? If so, what are some of your favourites? Yes. My food always needs to have soup, condiments, or sauces; otherwise I tend to feel the dish is too dry. I like mayonnaise, banana ketchup, hot sauce, and lechon sauce.

1 - What have you been up to so far today? Is that a typical thing for you to do on this particular day of the week? I’ve taken a couple of surveys and started binge-watching segments of my newest Korean reality show discovery, 2 Days 1 Night. The breakout actor from Start-Up and the newest love of my life HAHAHA is a cast member on the current season of 2D1N so I’ve been all over the show today. It’s hilarious; I can hardly believe I’m only discovering the show this late.

2 - Did you get a decent night’s sleep last night? How many hour’s sleep do you consider a decent amount? It was around five hours, which isn’t a lot to me. I usually sleep 7-9 hours these days, but I might wreck my body clock during the holiday break because I want to keep being awake and do the things I haven’t been able to do because of work.

3 - What is one silly thing that really gets on your nerves? Seeing pickles in a burger.

4 - Who was the last person you saw who wasn’t family? What did you guys end up doing together? The friendly Starbucks barista from yesterday; her name was Princess. We didn’t do anything lol, she just took my order and was super friendly about it, and she also gave me the Starbucks planner that I chose to redeem.

5 - Do you prefer hot or cold drinks overall? Cold. I avoid hot drinks now haha. Ever since I had that incident with the takoyaki, I’ve been too scared to let any hot food or drink touch my mouth.

6 - Do you own a decent set of waterproofs? If so, what do you use them for the most? If not, do you think that would be something you’d find useful? I don’t know what this is referring to, and I’m too lazy to Google right now. I’ve only ever known this word as an adjective, whoops.

7 - Do you have any plans for the rest of the day? Take more surveys, and maybe have another cup of coffee. I’ll also have to get started on a daily report I submit for work every weekday morning so that my load will be lighter tomorrow. Our office is technically on shutdown until January 4th, but some clients require a daily report every day and I’ll have to shoulder that with another co-associate. It sucks, but at least it’s the only thing I’ll have to do for the next two weeks.

8 - How often do you get your hair cut? When hairdressers were closed due to COVID, did you try cutting it yourself at home? I only go to the salon once a year, and I already did it this 2020 when I chopped off my hair and got bangs. Yeah, whenever my bangs start to get too long I either ask my mom to trim them or I do so myself.

9 - What did you wear the last time you left the house? Is that different to what you’re wearing at the moment? I walked Cooper half an hour ago and I just stayed in the same clothes I’ve been in all day, which was a tank top underneath an oversized hoodie and a pair of shorts.

10 - Would you rather have a relaxing beach holiday or a more active holiday in the mountains? The beach would be perfect right now, but I think my answer changes every time this is asked and I’m pretty sure I picked mountains the last time HAHAHA. I just realized being in the mountains would give me the same cooped-up feeling I’ve been having from staying at home for such a long time, and it might not be the best and healthiest trip for me...the beach definitely sounds more freeing and therapeutic.

11 - Do you know how to tie a tie? Nah, never learned. I’ve never been good at tying anything up, period.

12 - How old were you when you first had a sleepover at someone’s house? Did you miss home? I was 15 or 16; I’m not entirely sure anymore. Not at all, I was so excited to have been allowed to go to my first sleepover.

13 - How often do you spend time with your extended family? Under normal circumstances, we’d visit my grandma and cousins on my mom’s side once every few months or so. It was pretty regular since they’re just a stone’s throw away. But obviously we’ve since had to drastically cut our get-togethers back, and I’ve only seen them around three times since the beginning of the year. My dad’s family lives pretty far south, so I only get to see them once or twice a year even in pre-Covid days; not much of a difference there.

14 - When you get up in the morning, do you have a set routine? No. I just wake up feeling dread and have no choice but to wait for the weight in my chest to subside.

15 - Do you remember the last time you cried? Were they sad or happy tears? Yesterday in my car, in the mall parking lot. Sad tears.

16 - What do you have planned once you finish this survey? Look for another one. I misseddddd taking surveys and I plan on taking a crap ton of them this Christmas break. I may also be called for dinner, so there’s that.

17 - What was the last thing you cooked? Did you cook from scratch or just heat something up? I dunno if it counts as cooking, but I just made the DIY ramen kit that I received as a Christmas gift from the branch I was originally an intern at. Everything was already prepared in the kit and all I needed to do was boil water for the noodles and prepare the broth. Turned out surprisingly good.

18 - Are you a fan of hot chocolate? Do you like it plain or do you prefer to add things like whipped cream or marshmallows? I love hot chocolate and will order it sometimes, but given my aforementioned fear of hot beverages I always wait for it to considerably cool down hahaha. I like my hot chocolate plain.

19 - What caused your last injury? Cooper’s nails.

20 - How many tattoos and piercings do you have? Do any of them have an interesting story behind them? Just a piercing on each of my earlobes. No interesting stories...yet.

21 - What kind of flowers do you like the best? When was the last time someone bought those for you? I like peonies, though I’m not sure if my ex ever gave me a bouquet that included those.

22 - What’s the smallest thing you’ve ended a relationship over? I’ve only been with one person and I dated her twice, but I was never the one who ended the relationship either time so can’t really answer this.

23 - Would you rather order a starter (appetiser) or a dessert? Or would you be able to manage a full three courses? Three-course meal, pls. I’ve only experienced it once, when my parents treated me to dinner during my cruise gift for my 18th birthday; it was great and every dish was made amazingly well.

24 - How do you get most of your news, if you pay attention to it at all? I catch the evening news every weeknight because we keep the telvision turned on during dinner. I also get to read articles on social media.

25 - Have you or a member of your family been diagnosed with COVID yet? None that I know of, thankfully. It’s always been someone that a relative knows, but so far none of us have gotten it.

26 - Are you a vegetarian? If so, what persuaded you to stop eating meat? If not, is it something you’d ever consider? No. I have been considering it for years, but I truthfully don’t know if I could give up meat.

27 - Do you prefer rice or pasta? Rice.

28 - Is anything you’re wearing a gift? Who bought it for you? No.

29 - What’s the dominant colour in the room you’re in at the moment? I guess white, since my walls are white and that’s the first thing you see when entering my room.

30 - Did you do laundry yet today? If not, do you need to do any before you go to bed? Not my chore to do, but it was already done a few days ago.

#survey #surveys #multiple surveysss

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50 Steps to Become Healthier Today

I guess that all of us sometimes think that our lives and our health could need some improvement. But once you take a look around and read through different books on this topic, you’ll soon be overwhelmed by the amount of advice, programs, and theories out there.

We don’t want you to fall into analysis paralysis or to feel like drowning in a sea of “shoulds” and “must nots”. Changing any kind of habit is work and depending on how long or often you’ve been doing these things, it can be harder or easier to implement new ways of living.

For today, simply take one or two of our tips from the list below and commit yourself to do this every day or every second day – depending on how much energy and time you have. Simply be consistent, a little goes a long way. Once you stepped up your game by just one tiny habit, you’ll be rewarded with feeling better and therefore be even more open towards change! Now, let’s take a look at all these wonderful options to get motivated.

When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no ‘I’ll start tomorrow.’ Tomorrow is disease.

V.L. Allinear

Make a smoothie out of random fruits you find in your kitchen – extra points if you throw in some green leafy vegetables as well. A good base is always bananas and frozen fruit can add a nice texture. Don’t get too crazy with the ingredients and if you’re new to this, stay on the sweeter side. Sit back and enjoy!

Pre-cook a whole bunch of rice (or any starch of your choice) and some veggies or beans for your next few evenings so you’ll have a satisfying and nutritious dinner in no time. The easiest way to do this is by using an Instant Pot of course! When you’re done, just put all of the food in separate containers into your fridge.

Read a few pages in any of your favorite self-improvement books. If you don’t currently have one, we recommend “Peace is in every step” by Thich Nhat Hanh, “The Desire Map” by Danielle Laporte and “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change” by Stephen R. Covey.

Write down a list of things you like about yourself and put it somewhere you’ll see it every day. Repeat these things to yourself whenever you see them until you feel invincible! Even better when you add things about your soul, your person, something that won’t change over time or could be taken away.

Swap your morning coffee for some jumping jacks followed by a nice tea or fresh juice/smoothie. Your adrenals will be eternally grateful and you don’t need that kind of bitterness in your life. Take this chance to nourish and soothe your body and soul!

Eat more starches like potatoes, rice, beans, or even a piece of plain bread to give you sustainable energy while at the same time keeping you from loading up on dessert or craving animal-based food. In the end, these carbs are what our cells thrive on!

Yes, this is a classic but effective one: Have some fruit as a snack instead of a chocolate bar. Nature’s candy will give you a nice amount of essential nutrients and hydrate your cells at the same time. The fructose is also able to deal your with sugar cravings!

Take a 30 minute walk, either listening to nature’s sounds, a guided meditation or to an inspiring podcast like Food For Thought, Rich Roll or The Mindset Zone. This down-time can give you some much needed relaxation and inspiration to go on with the rest of your day.

Interact with people around you. Smile at strangers, make your colleagues laugh, help someone out. Surrounding yourself with positive energy will prevent you from being stressed and helps you make better decisions for yourself.

Swap your dairy products for dairy-free versions if you haven’t already done this. Since we were not made to consume the secretions of another species, it won’t do your body any good – and you’re even likely to have a slight intolerance anyway. Next time you’re at the grocery store, get some different types of plant-based milk and find the one you like the most!

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Put on your favorite music and dance around, even jump if you can. Remember the time you were going crazy on a rebounder as a child? That’s not just great for your mood but also for your arteries, lymphatic system, and waistline! Feel free to join in and sing if you feel that calling.

Set an alarm in the evening and unplug all your devices at a certain time. This will allow you to unwind before going to bed at a decent time and get some beauty sleep in. I know it’s tough but try to be pretty strict about it and view it as quality time!

Don’t sit down for more than 1 hour at a time if you can because this can significantly lower your life expectancy. Get up regularly, release any build-up tension, stretch, grab some water or take some deep breaths by the window – no matter if it’s at work or while watching Netflix.

While we’re at it: get away from your screens from time to time, don’t go on a 7-8 hours marathon of working, watching videos, writing emails, and scrolling through social media. Unplug yourself from the virtual world for a little and slow down. If you have 30 minutes to linger on Facebook, you have 10 minutes (or more) for some meditation, yoga or even a short workout.

Add some greens to your lunch or dinner for some nutritional boosting and crunchiness. Get creative, make wraps, put it into sauces or casseroles, steam them or prepare a quick green smoothie. You could also make some kale chips for the next movie night if that sounds like you!

Don’t grab your lunch at some nearby store, make an effort to prepare it yourself at home. It can even be left-overs from last night or a whole grain sandwich with some nuts and grapes. The bulk-preparing comes in handy here as well.

Set your alarm 10 minutes earlier and practice some yoga in bed, maybe listen to soothing music while doing this. It doesn’t have to be exhausting or perfect, it’s rather a matter of waking up gradually and connecting with your body.

Drink a big glass of warm (or cold, however you like it) water with freshly squeezed lemon juice in the morning. After hours of dehydration, your body will be more than pleased – plus the lemon juice has an alkaline effect on your body, gently waking up your cells and digestion.

Listen to some affirmations while you’re doing your chores, drive in your car, or even while napping. The powerful, uplifting phrases can shift your mindset towards being more positive, gentle, productive, and clear. Try to get used to a more positive voice!

Use your lunch break to go outside and step away from what you’re doing for 8 hours a day. A change of scenery can help you to return with more energy and motivation. Extra points for eating your self-made lunch in the sun.

Make a green vegetable juice (either fresh or with some wheatgrass powder) when you feel sluggish in the afternoon or evening to refresh your cells. If that’s not your thing, you can also opt for some freshly squeezed oranges – skip the coffee or wine.

Whenever you feel stuck and unhappy, think of at least 5 things you are grateful for right now. This makes you realize that you would be perfectly okay if nothing changed in your life and takes the pressure off to help you think straight. This can be turned in a daily ritual or gratitude journaling which is like a prevention for an overall bad mood.

Try to cook your meals without oil, get some non-stick cookware and steam your veggies in water instead of frying them. There’s even a way to prepare oil-free hash browns! This will keep your arteries healthier and waistline slimmer.

Stick to the whole-food version of everything you eat. Have rye bread instead of white, get whole wheat pasta, brown rice, whole grain crackers etc. It will give you more nutrients and the fiber keeps you full for a longer amount of time.

Call a loved one, meet them somewhere and have a relaxing, inspiring conversation. Plus points for hugging it out, since this is extra good for your hormones (that goes for cuddling animals as well). We all need loving connections.

Get a medium to large water bottle (preferably glass or at least BPA-free plastic) and mark it with time-oriented goals. Get a label marker and start drawing lines to outline the amount of water you’d like to drink by a certain time every day. This makes your goals visual and you’ll make sure to be hydrated throughout the whole day. Refill once or twice if you want to.

Take a hot bath and put some Epsom salt in your water! It prevents blood clots, relieves pain, treats congestion, and helps muscles function. Plus, it can do amazing things for your skin! This bitter, salt-like substance is also a nice detoxifier and alkalizer.

Try to eat your dinner early enough so you’re basically fasting for 14 hours. For example if you eat breakfast around 7 am, have your last meal at 5 pm. This doesn’t mean restricting your calories, but rather redistributing.

Come up with a list of what it is you truly want and visualize your goals and successes every day. It will both make you happy and want to work for it harder, meaning it’s a lot more likely to become reality. You can even create a vision board with pictures of what you’d like to achieve and hang it on the wall for some visual motivation.

Sleep for at least 8 hours a night and try to be in bed before midnight to regulate your hormones. If you’re still tired in the morning, go to bed half an hour earlier until you found the right amount of sleep you need in order to feel restored and energized.

Cut back on salt and sugar since they overstimulate your taste buds and make you eat more than your body needs – plus they will make an apple or carrot seem very blunt and boring. Stick to unflavored, natural food more often.

Look into some methods of physical relaxation. You can either get a professional massage, ask your partner to give you one or even do it yourself! Reflexology is a method of applying pressure to your feet and hands using a specific technique in order to support physical functions or changes in the body.

Go outside and get some sunshine for 10-20 minutes, depending on the season. This can calm you down, increase happiness and gets you a nice dose of vitamin D. Whether you like to walk, run, play, or just lay down – nothing better than taking a sweet break on a stressful day!

Eat mindfully and slowly, chew your food 20 times and really pay attention to the texture, smell and flavor of your food. Make an effort to be undistracted, don’t watch any videos or discuss hot topics while eating.

Ride your bike to work if you can. You might also combine it with taking a train if it’s too far away. It won’t feel like working out but rather as a means to get around in an environmentally friendly, cheap and healthy way.

Go to local farmers markets, interact with people and buy fresh produce which wasn’t treated with any pesticides. This counts for taking a nice walk outside, smiling at strangers, supporting small businesses, and making healthier food choices!

Make an effort to take a look at what’s really in your food that you’re about to buy at the grocery store. Read the labels and aim for short ingredient lists on which you recognize every single word. Try to look for chemicals instead of calories.

Give your scale away. This little guy can screw with you on a daily basis, making your worth depend on a number, which can affect your mood and your actions throughout the day. Ever gotten into some chips or chocolates because your weight was higher or lower than expected? Free yourself from this unimportant measurement and strive to consistently make healthy choices.

Start stretching your whole body while watching your favorite TV series and discover how much more flexible and strong you become after a while. It’s good to unwind and keep yourself from bad posture too.

Stay connected with yourself. You have your unique set of talents and needs, following these will make your life much easier and better. Listen to your inner voice and truth, don’t push yourself too hard and go at your own pace – no matter what you think is expected.

Be aware of your hunger cues. Are you really in physical need of some food or just thirsty, tired, bored? Make sure to take a nap and drink some water or tea in order to treat your body well, and get a hobby that’s in alignment with your passion or talent to get your mind off of snacking.

Get a body brush and use it every morning to activate your lymphatic system. It’s a wonderful act of self-care and makes your skin incredibly soft while gently supporting your body’s detoxification. A great combination is coconut oil, which you can apply afterwards.

Buy almost exclusively foods that are healthy and which you feel good about eating. When the moment comes that you’re at home and really hungry, you will make a good food choice – because you cannot eat what you don’t have at home.

For a great quick method to reduce stress, try grounding or earthing. We are surrounded by electronics and radiation all day, both of which can have questionable health risks. By walking on the earth barefoot, you can balance some of the free radicals out, meaning you “de-charge” yourself.

Stay away from soda and diet coke. This is nothing new, but if these beverages still find their way into your belly, it’s time to make it a habit of cutting them out. And it doesn’t even matter if it’s regular or diet soda – they are a serious threat to your health and waistline! Try some fruit/herb infused water, tea or juice instead if regular plain water is too boring for you.

Bake or prepare some healthy sweet or savory snacks so you don’t feel like missing out if you don’t buy unhealthy crackers or muffins at the store. You can prepare mostly anything using just a few clean whole food ingredients. Also, watch your hunger signals and avoid getting too hungry so you’re able to make conscious food choices.

Try a new healthy food every time you go grocery shopping. It can be an exotic fruit, a scary looking vegetable or an interesting mix of spices. Also, don’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry – make a list and stick to it.

In order to honor your true self, start being very honest with people and say no when you feel like it. Get to know your boundaries and let others know about them, too! This will soon show you who really cares about you and your wellbeing – a perfect chance to get rid of toxic relationships.

Make juice or soups out of leftover fruits and veggies before they turn bad. You can freeze them if you’re not in the mood for consuming anything right now and have some quick, healthy food options. Plus, you will save money and require less resources.

Make your meals with love and make them look appetizing. This means cooking at home and adding more colors to your meals like steaming up some veggies, putting on fresh herbs, and getting a nice variety of nutrients – all without artificial colors or flavors of course.

Now, get started!

After you have chosen the habits you want to bring into your daily life, make sure to keep track. Connect them with something that you already do and maybe even make a checklist to see if you follow through most of the time. Many of these little changes have important health benefits and it’s great to look back one day and see how you took one step at a time towards a better life.

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