MADE Maven Special Women's Issue April 2018 | Page 6

MADELIFE
HABITS OF
HEALTHY
WOMEN
MA DE BY AS H AN TI J O H N S O N
As women, we want to look
and feel our best and that
really starts from taking care
of ourselves from the inside
out. Mental Fitness Expert
Ashanti Johnson breaks down
the habits that will transform
how we feel and help us live
our healthiest lives.
1 THEY ARE MINDFUL AND
PRESENTLY FOCUSED. Women
who don’t sweat the small
stuff or ruminate on
things they cannot control
tend to excel because
they spend that time
getting tasks completed,
wants fulfilled and being
aware of their personal
needs. They don’t let
problems from the past
define their future and
recognize that opinions
from others are not law.
For this reason, they tend
to be happier, have more
energy and make time to
recharge by going to the
gym, meditating or going
for a run.
2 THEY RECOGNIZE THE
BENEFITS OF DIY.
This may sound strange
but considering
how much
effort women
put into their
appearance,
when it comes
to our hair, skin and nails,
those who cannot whip
up a cute hairdo, have the
right skincare products
or touch-up chipped nail
paint without help tend
to workout or sweat less
when exercising.
the long run versus the
temporary satisfaction
and guilt that comes with
overindulgence.
4 THEY MAKE
FRIENDS WITH GYM BUDDIES.
Birds of a feather flock
together. It’s hard to be
the only healthy girl in
the group, so healthy
ladies connect with
others who will share in
similar interests. Whether
it be choosing restaurants
or which fitness class
to attend, connecting
with other healthy ladies
is a habit that keeps
them accountable and
motivated to stay fit.
3 THEY SEE FOOD
AS FUEL. For many, food
can give you comfort, it
can make you happy and
have you lingering for
more. Healthy women
realize that food is fuel
to keep your body going.
They don’t overindulge
in decadent dishes
because they realize that
quality foods with high
nutritional content will
make you feel better in
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5 THEY KNOW EVERY MEAL
SHOULD INCLUDE COLOR. Color
meaning live fruits and
vegetables. Healthy
ladies know that is the
natural way to give
you the vitamins and
minerals your body
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