What’s the point of manifesting your dream life (see: Best Life Blueprint Week 2) if you’re not well enough to enjoy it? Week #3 of our Best Life Blueprint Challenge is focused on your overall well-being to improve energy, longevity, gut health, hormones, and overall feeling better in your body. Spoiler: You won’t find any fad diets and punishing workouts here, but rather sustainable tricks of the trade to live (and maintain) a healthy lifestyle. Ahead, a week’s worth of daily “snacks” to focus on your well-being every day.
Robin Arzón is a head instructor at Peloton and a New York Times best-selling author who views movement as medicine and believes that feeling our best in our bodies should not be so hard. On this episode of The Everygirl Podcast, Robin spills all of her wellness secrets with Josie. She shares tangible strategies and routines to get fitter and tips to actually love running (no matter how much you think you hate it now). Robin also shares the daily wellness routines she swears by and how she fits in more protein while eating plant-based. Robin gives tips to achieve your goals this year, including why you probably need to go on a “should detox” and the simple mindset changes that make the difference between wanting to achieve something and actually achieving it.
Wednesday, January 15: Schedule all of your doctor appointments for the year
Yes, that includes dentists, dermatologists, gynecologists, and any specialists. While your doctor’s appointments may not be something you look forward to, making them a priority means putting you and your health first. Treat them like any other important event you have penciled in, like a work meeting or the date you’re counting down the hours to. By blocking your calendar, you’re way more likely to follow through on your appointment instead of putting it on the back burner. And if you need a little more incentive, reward yourself after each doctor visit. Do doctors still give out lollipops? Asking for a friend. For all the appointments you’ll need to make for the year, click here.
If anyone knows the secret to longevity, it’s the people living in the Blue Zones (regions of the world where people live exceptionally long lives). They don’t rely on some magic elixir, pill, or quick fix—it comes down to nine common lifestyle behaviors they all share. Find out what they are in this article. You’re going to want to take notes.
Friday, January 17: Walk 10,000 steps
All hail the hot girl walk. Walking will remain THE workout in 2025. After our contributing writer walked 10,000 steps a day for one year (and wrote about it), she lost weight, reduced stress, improved her mood, slept better, and felt less bloated. But don’t get fixated on the number; the goal is to walk more, in an amount that feels good for you. If you need some motivation to go the extra mile, try these hacks, press play on these podcast episodes, and take advantage of an under-desk treadmill.
In this solo episode, Josie shares the three most life-changing wellness rituals she started in 2024 that are so good, she’s keeping them going in 2025. Listen to find out surprising wellness tips, the supplement that changed her immune system, book recommendations, her detailed fitness routine, and more.
Sunday, January 19: Cook one of these recipes to improve your gut health
Your gut says a lot. Whether we’re talking about the state of your digestion, mood, immunity, or hormones, consider the health of your gut the deciding factor. While there are supplements that can lend a hand in boosting it (e.g., prebiotics, probiotics, and colostrum), there’s no better alternative than feeding it a variety of whole foods, including protein, fats, and carbohydrates, to ensure you obtain a wide range of nutrients necessary for overall health and optimal gut function. From miso ramen to tamari roasted pumpkin seeds to dark chocolate and avocado dip, we’ve got you covered with these meals, sides, and sweet treats.
… And then choose one bio-hack to experiment with based on your goals. Now that you’re a biohacking pro, it’s time to start putting it into practice. Whether you are in dire need of better Zzzs, could use a little more oomph in your workouts, or are after that J.Lo glow, there’s a bio-hack for that. Give this article a once-over, then get after it.
MEET JOSIE
Josie Santi, Podcast Host & Senior Wellness Editor
Josie has been an editor and writer for The Everygirl since 2017 and became a certified Holistic Health Coach in 2020. As the Senior Wellness Editor, she oversees, writes, and edits wellness content, as well as reports on wellness trends and interviews the industry’s leading experts. Listen to Josie on The Everygirl Podcast.
