Everyone loves getting the inside scoop & seeing real-life examples when it comes to just about anything in life — and living a healthy lifestyle is no exception.  

So this week I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look into my lifestyle — an example of a day-in-the-life of Dr. Christi when it comes to meals, working out, daily routines, & anything related to healthy living. ☺

Disclaimer: I’m not saying EVERY single day looks just like this — obviously my meals are different each day, my workouts are different, & unfortunately I’m not perfect at getting all of these health-boosting activities into my day 100% of the time 😬…but I do my best!  

My hope is that this gives you ideas of things to incorporate into your lifestyle to make it even healthier & happier, and that it shows you how simple healthy living can actually be (we don’t have to make it more complex than it is!).

✅ Morning Routine — Right After I Wake Up:

I like to start my day off with a simple yet powerful routine that jumpstarts my day & gets me into a positive state.  This routine supports my physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health! ☀

Here are the main components I include in my morning routine:

• Morning Detox Drink: Water + greens powder + tangerine-flavored powdered multi-vitamin + fresh lemon juice + apple cider vinegar
• Hot herbal tea
• Take Cell Detox supplement
• Pray, read Bible or devotional, & have some quiet time
• Write in gratitudes journal
• Do spinal homecare exercises
• Look at vision board
• Say affirmations

For more details on morning routines, WHY they’re so important, & a simple step-by-step process to create your own, check out this post!

✅ Intermittent Fasting — Throughout the Day:

I typically fast for about 16-18 hours per day, & eat all of my food for the day within a 6-8 hour window.  My eating period is usually between ~12pm to 7pm, & then my fasting period is usually from ~7pm until 12pm the next day.

Intermittent fasting promotes fat-burning, detoxification, weight management, brain health, & more!  (It’s one of my favorite health hacks that has so many benefits for overall wellness, is easy to implement, & doesn’t cost a thing!  You can learn more about it here!) 🙌

✅ Workout — Before Lunch or Mid-Afternoon:

My workout time changes depending on the day, but I prefer to work out either shortly before lunch (around 11:30am), or sometime in the mid-afternoon or early evening, between lunch & dinner. 

Working out before lunch is even more ideal because the benefits are heightened by working out at the end of a fasting period. 💪

Here’s an example of the TYPE of workout I like to do most days: (This is a tough one!  But you can do it at YOUR maximum output & modify the exercises if needed.  Give it a try!! 😄)

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1. Push-Ups
2. Jump Squats
3. Half Burpees
4. Jumping Knee Tucks

20 seconds on, as fast as you can; 10 seconds rest

Go through the sequence of 4 exercise movements 8 times!

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Tip: Download the free Seconds App on your phone to easily time interval workouts like this one!

For more fat-burning, high-intensity workouts that take less than 15 minutes, check out this post. Or, click here to download a free workbook that will walk you through exactly how to create your own fat-burning workouts!

✅ Lunch — Sometime Between 12pm to 2pm:

My lunches are usually pretty simple, & sometimes kinda hodge-podge (a little of this & a little of that — a random assortment of healthy snacks/foods).

An example of a typical lunch for me is a GIANT salad with arugula, raw red bell peppers, raw cashews, ½ of an avocado, a healthy dressing (either organic extra virgin olive oil + balsamic vinegar, OR Primal Kitchen dressings — my fave!).  Plus 2 organic, free-range eggs (cooked in organic virgin coconut oil) — which I like to put on the salad & mix together with everything else. 😋

✅ Supplements — Taken With Lunch or Dinner:

Some of my daily supplements include:

• Vitamin D3 + Probiotics (supports immune system, digestion, & more)
• Optimal Omega (promotes cardiovascular health, brain & nerve system health, & healthy fat ratios)
• Multi-Vitamin (I take a kids chewable multi since I’m not the best at swallowing pills…🙃 haha).

✅ Get Adjusted — Sometime Throughout the Day:

I get chiropractic adjustments at least once per week, but usually 2-3 times per week.

Chiropractic care removes interference from the brain & nerve system, allowing the body to heal & function at the highest level.  Weekly adjustments help me stay healthy, happy, & reaching my full potential. ☺

To find an awesome chiropractor near you, or to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic, click here.

✅ Snack (Possibly) — Mid-Afternoon:

I usually eat 2 big meals per day (lunch & dinner), but if I’m hungry in between, I’ll eat a healthy snack.  

Granny smith apple with raw almond butter, flax crackers with coconut oil or hummus, raw nuts, or a smoothie are all snacks I enjoy.

For more easy, healthy, delish snacks, check out this post.

✅ Dinner — Sometime Between 6:30pm to 8:30pm:

An example meal I like to have for dinner is Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps — made with organic grass-fed ground beef, sauteed veggies (like onions, mushrooms, peppers, & garlic), & a delectable sauce (made with raw almond butter, Bragg’s liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil or toasted sesame oil, salt & pepper).  This delicious beef, veggie, & sauce mixture is best served in romaine lettuce wraps or on a bed of greens.

As a side, I tend to eat things like cauliflower mashed “potatoes”, cheesy coconut biscuits, or steamed green beans or asparagus.

For dessert, I’ll often have some Lily’s Chocolate (sugar-free dark chocolate sweetened with stevia & erythritol)!  Or if I’m feeling ambitious, I might make a dessert like Chocolate Chia Pudding or Almond Butter Cups. 😋

About 4 times per week, I’ll eat a delish, healthy dinner from Factor 75 for dinner, (like goat cheese chicken with quinoa, peas, & pureed carrots, or grass-fed steak with sweet potato fries & broccoli), instead of having to make dinner — #win #dreamcometrue! 👌

(You can learn more about Factor 75 & why I love it so much here!)

✅ Water Intake — Throughout the Day:

I make sure to drink at least 62 ounces of water per day, but ideally I shoot for 70-80 ounces.  

Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water every day for optimal health!

Click here to learn some simple tips to ensure you’re getting enough H2O each day, plus get your hands on 7 Delish Detox Water Recipes!

✅ Bedtime Routine:

As I’m winding down for the night & getting ready for bed, I like to promote peace & relaxation as much as possible.  Here’s how I like to end my day & transition into sleep mode:

• Possibly drink some soothing herbal tea about an hour before bed
• Turn the lights down low
• Use relaxing essential oils (either diffuse them or put on my wrists & pillow)
• Take Body Detox supplement
• Listen to calming music & relaxing nature sounds as I’m laying in bed & falling asleep (check out my Rest & Relaxation Playlist here)

There you have it, friend — a whole example day-in-the-life when it comes to healthy living!

To keep track of most of these healthy habits & routines and make sure I’m staying disciplined & consistent with them, I use Way of Life.  It’s a free habits-tracking app that I love — & I definitely recommend it if you have any habits you want to start, break, or track! 👍

Cheers to healthy habits & a healthy lifestyle! 💜

I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below to let me know:

• What do your daily health routines & habits look like currently?
• Which areas of your health are you most looking forward to improving (nutrition, fitness, sleep, emotional health, spiritual health, something else)?