How to START a Healthy Lifestyle | 7 pillars of good health

In today's video we're exploring the 7 pillars of good health and beginner's tips on how you can start a healthy lifestyle. Healthy living is not about being perfect -- just have fun, learn about yourself as you go, and enjoy the process.
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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist

[@uppercut1200]

8 PILLARS OF GOOD HEALTH: 1. Drink water 2. Eat Organic whole foods 3. Sleep 6-10 hours daily 4. Daily movement: yoga, walking, etc 5. Nontoxic personal products 6. Mental stimulation: reading, learning, puzzles, crosswords, etc 7. Reduce Stress: Mediation, breathing techniques, etc. 8. Engage with positive loving people & relationships.

[@dannoringer]

very good list

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

1. I always feel better when I drink enough water daily. I don't get headaches, I don't feel so tired and sluggish. 2. I like a little bit of meat, and I do better when I incorporate more vegetables in my meals. 3. I use a humidifier and diffuser at bedtime. 4. Exercise is something I really need to make a priority. I hardly ever do it. 5. Skin care is something I do daily, but I use minimal organic products. 6. Mental health I use yoga and meditation. 7. I spend most of my time with my husband, and my family. Thank you for sharing and those tips. I'm also going to take a look at your other videos and products you use.

[@amirhusain5330]

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[@brittanykennedy6816]

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[@yvettebennett6170]

Enjoyed this video. You calm me and I dont feel anxious or burdened by your tips and suggestions. I found myself yesterday unbelievably anxious and stressed out from watching clean with me videos, de-cluttering and organizing videos. Even the what's for dinner ones and nutrition ones. You are kind, and you arent trying to sell products that make claims and need to have a doctors guidance. Thank you for your kindness. I ordered the book you said you liked. I am looking forward to reading it. I started my health journey 3 years ago but I enjoy constantly learning and by trial and error. We have to do what works for our bodies and personal needs. Blessings to you Meghan! ❤

[@meghanlivingstone]

Hi Yvette - I'm SO happy to hear this, and that this video was not too overwhelming. I try my best to keep things simple around here. I hope you enjoy the book, it's a good one. :-) Hugs!

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[@jackmorgan9998]

Instablaster...

[@DanielaGarridou]

I love how you always focus on actual health and don't promove obsessive thoughts over foods, exercise, etc. I also love your calm voice and beautiful editing!! You're the only life style KZbinr I follow, all of the others I also used to follow triggered my eating disorder and ocd so I had to unfollow them all. You're amazing!!!

[@chocoholly12345]

You’re just such a sweet spirit! I’ve been watching your videos over the last week- love watching for healthy meal ideas and living. So glad I found you.

[@meghanlivingstone]

Aw thank you so much Holly - so happy to have you here!

[@jazmingardea2376]

Wow. Yes - this is what I think many people staring on their journey need to hear! Thank you for sharing, very well thought out 👌🏼

[@crazyplantladyy]

I really love how you create your content with integrity .You don’t force anyone to buy any products. You also don’t buy expensive products and show it off. You simply share your experience with simple and easy to follow tips to help having a good healthy lifestyle. With all the craziness , exaggeration and showing off in social media. You always make me feel happy and calm😊 All the best of luck and wish you more success .. please don’t change 😘

[@shahzadimalik7550]

Megan you are smart to listened because I am learning new things from you like drinking more Water and exercise eating healthy food and more for overall health thank you for your ideas

[@annakravtsova1902]

LOVE this type of your videos! These are such wonderful pieces of advice. People need this kind of inspiration in their lives, self-care is a priority and, in fact, a necessity! If we are well cared-for, then we can also take care of others and be the best version of ourselves. I am very curious about one other topic - how does living in Toronto influence your lifestyle and how do you make sure to stay healthy whilst living in quite a big city, etc. I am saying that because having lived both in the US and in Europe, I find it much easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle in smaller European countries (and I find that over here governments generally tend to prioritize their citizens' health and wellbeing a bit more) but I am very interested in learning about ways of maintaining your mental and physical well-being and connection to our inner selves in a different environment.

[@kerryirving2949]

Anna Kravtsova I AGREE!!

[@tashachristl1713]

One thing I have done for a while to make sure I drink plenty of water, is I leave a large reusable water bottle on my kitchen counter. Whenever I use the restroom throughout the day, I take a few gulps of water when I'm done. It really helps.

[@quilawilson6484]

I accidentally came across your videos and I love them. So realistic and simple thank you.

[@sophier1860]

Thank you for this great reminder! You're so positive, I always feel good after watching your videos! ✨

[@meghanlivingstone]

That makes me so so happy to hear!

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

I agree, Sophie, love her videos!

[@nataliacups6802]

Great summary! Thanks for putting the effort into making this video ♥️

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Yes a great video! Stay healthy!

[@Mooloveurmum]

Thx I really benefited a lot❤️

[@johnbehneman1546]

TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO MEGHAN!!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%. THANKS FOR SHARING. AND CONTINUE TO SPEAK YOUR TRUTH.

[@mariecarty2422]

Wonderful tips. Thank you so much!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Thank you for watching! :-)

[@rahulsinghbaghel003]

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[@rahulsinghbaghel003]

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[@averynmitchell]

At 5:30, you mentioned that our bodies love movement. Personally, I've been experiencing some unique preferences lately; my body seems to have its coding quirks and doesn't quite align with the love for movement! 😄 Growing up, I wasn't part of an active family or exposed to a healthy lifestyle beyond swapping soda for water daily. Looking forward to watching more of your videos so i can begin adopting a healthier lifestyle.

[@jenniferhansen7925]

Love this video idea! Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@So3irk9djfjid9]

Thank you! It's so helpful. ❤😊

[@forgetthatgirl]

Hi just wondering if you had tips for those with longer work schedules. I wake up anywhere from 5:45 to 6:00 and leave my house by 7. I find my mornings are too rushed to do much but have a quiet coffee and journal to start my day. However, when i get home at night im too drained to do anything. Did you struggle with this at all before you were self employed?

[@TheBlacktressDiaries]

I'm not Meghan, but in terms of food, for me what's been the most helpful is on my days off pre chopping and/or making a big batch of homemade soup or stew or chili so that I can either throw together stuff for the former or warm up for the latter! For physical activity, I stick with youtube videos that are 15 minutes or less and sometimes I'll do it on break at work so I did it but after work I can just relax

[@JessicaTang9202019]

Meghan thank you so much for always sharing you’re great idea.I always learn a lot from you.🥰

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Awesome tips, Meghan!

[@cynthiagreencmt7709]

I’m so glad for this information Meghan. I’ve been trying to go to bed earlier & get more sleep but have been having a hard time. I will be watching your other videos! 😎

[@adetolaadebayo3869]

Your new space looks so nice!!

[@AndreeaJoAnn]

Am I the only one bothered somehow about the dirt on the mushrooms??>...2:54 What's the deal about that? Is it okay to eat them like that? Other than that I loved the video! High quality content from a high quality person!

[@mariamkamal]

Awesome video. Please share an episode on how to take care of our menstrual cycle, the suitable foods for treating Amenorrhea and how to build a healthy relataionship. Wish you a happy weekend.

[@ritikapandey6590]

This really something i wanted to listen since very long. Thank you for advices. Keep making such video. Lots of love

[@lamiaantar3430]

Loved and was so into this video. Always loved your videos!🌸

[@Tatuskaja]

Hi!! My name is Carlotta, I’m from italy!! Do you have some books to suggest us? Like the one you suggest in the video?! Something to start an healthier life? Or some book speaking about an healthy diet? Sorry for the question.. thank you so much!!

[@martynak919]

Yay, I am so happy that you showed that you're using a water filter, now I feel better! 😊 It's what I do as well but everyone around me is annoyingly saying it's bad for health, it doesn't have minerals etc... Well anyways these people don't even drink enough water, minerals can be found in food and most of the water in bottles is sweet not mineral!

[@gechikle]

Great job lady! 👍

[@SMADr.WahidinMlati]

Hello Miss Meghan, thankyou for your great video. its make our student understand better healty lifestyle. I Hope you allways be happy~

[@TheBlacktressDiaries]

I would love to see a what I eat in a day on a day in which you have ballet class! I get so hungry on class days but not in one sitting, so I can't just make my individual meals bigger, and I get tired of thinking of more things to cook

[@TheLorikate]

Thank you. I have found it hard to find balance since having my second child...o am going to write these out and try and make sure I am ticking them off every day! Xoxo ❤🤗

[@kerryirving2949]

TheLorikate SAME with finding a balance!! I struggling with this ect

[@kerryirving2949]

I AGREE with EVERYTHING you've said & talked about in this video! ❤️

[@thedailyuplevel9960]

Great video! Thank you for this :)

[@meghanlivingstone]

You're so welcome!

[@pipepaisa90]

I love your videos, you have helped me a lot with my digestion, thanks 🙏🏼

[@shristimohanty3492]

Love every tip! Specially- you become the average of 5 people we spend time with❤✔ so priortise accordingly

[@meghanlivingstone]

Absolutely! Who we spend a lot of our time with really does influence us :)

[@vasusu2166]

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[@jenniferyoder6202]

Meghan, I really appreciate your videos. Thank you.

[@BSantiago411]

Do you warm up before stretching or stretch before warming up?

[@angelmoses1903]

What ever comea first. U chose

[@dohatarek5848]

Waiting for adding English subtitles ❤

[@dannoringer]

Nice Job Meghan. I'm not new to this, but I have learned from my 70 years that I've lived, and I think you generally did a really good job here, however, as most know, the devil is in the details. So, may I recommend that you come up with those very important details to help fill in the excellent general blanks that you espoused. For example, highlighting water drinking was good, but you didn't discourage the alternatives (you know what they are), and I think additional carbon filtering of water is also a good idea, where more specifics could improve the quality of your message. I think you are a smart young woman and you will get the gist of what I'm saying, so "you go girl", and kick ass and take names with those details. Keep up the good work that you have done. regards and best wishes, Dan & Sandi

[@lauraoshea1701]

New to your channel, always appreciate the basics, love your aesthetics!

[@KalyElizabeth]

These tips are fantastic! Such great advice 😊❤️

[@laytonskilton210]

You are smart and wise. Thank you for your video

[@RakanaxxAlharthy369]

Thank you soo much ❤

[@Natallia-v5w]

Thank you for this great video ❤ Unfortunately, I know about all these pillars of healthy living but following them every day is not easy for me😥

[@inesperenyi3004]

My main problem is exercising as I have bad knees and cannot do floor exercises. Love your videos and find them very helpul in general. Living in a country which doesn't carry half of the essential oils that I would like to use or other health oriented items. Any suggestions on exercising?

[@gethelHF]

in my opinion this video tells us how important it is to have good nutrition in order not to have so many problems in the future and it also tell us that we need to they care our nutrition.

[@jaebreslin2851]

A good App for Pillar 5 is called Think Dirty, it rates personal care products based on ingredients! I just started using it because I'm starting to swap products out as I finish my old ones. :)

[@meghanlivingstone]

Yes! Wonderful tip - I've tried that app before, very useful.

[@lundseme]

Hi Meghan. Thank you for the video, I liked it a lot. I was wondering if you know anything about heartburn and acid reflux? I’m really struggling with this at the moment and I could really use some help on how to deal with it and what kinds of foods are good or bad. I hope maybe you’ll consider doing a video about it :) thanks a lot and have a great day! Lots of love from Denmark

[@Galmatic]

Great reminder darling. Thank you 💙

[@sheryl8034]

I have been so confused with paleo vs. Whole foods etc and then I thought of the book by Mariel Hemingway that I bought on your advice. Just as I thought it you said it. 🤣 It is a brilliant book I'm going to have another read of it. I had been eating very healthy and then had a Chinese on Thursday and a steak pie dinner yesterday and today my stomach is so upset. 🤢 Thank you for pointing us all in the right direction, your videos are so soothing to watch. ❤

[@meghanlivingstone]

So happy you've enjoyed that book also. It's so special to me! And full of lots of wisdom. Sorry to hear of your upset stomach, feel better Sheryl!

[@sheryl8034]

@@meghanlivingstone Hi Meghan thank you for your comment it's nice of you to take the time. I have been advised on food groups that upset my gut, so the upset tummy is really my own fault🤦‍♀️ Many thanks Sheryl ❤

[@charitycabagui2271]

fresh air & sunshine also.

[@JessicaBurgo]

Great tricks as always babe

[@jameslanier6839]

Thank you for your tips I been on my healthy journey for a while now. Serving two heart attacks so I’m always looking for new ideas to stay healthy and be around for my kids. Great info. I do a lot of juicing and smoothies for that extra Vitamins that I miss in food. Plus I like that you talk about cooking more at home. That’s been a big plus for me thank you

[@kimberlytate2623]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS SPECIAL MESSAGE AND VIDEO! I NEEDED TO SEE AND HEAR IT RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT! THANK GOD 🙏✝️☮️❤️

[@adia123]

Thank you for so much for doing this video I want to check out the sleeping tips because I can’t get my body to go to sleep early but I will take ur tips on how to sleep better.

[@Zyy225]

Please do more videos like this🙏😊😊😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@bertagarcia3686]

Love your content Meghan. Thank you so much for your ideas and tips. Regards from Spain.

[@chloietubay1283]

Super Helpful 💙 Thank You so much!

[@tatianabeau]

DO you have recommendations for morning stretches? I've seen videos on youtube of course but you know, just asking cuz I like your videos better!

[@hibasabha9622]

Very inspiring , thank you so much for this video.

[@beena8510]

Thanks

[@someoneya8505]

8:23 omg that dress is so pretty!!!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Thank you!! It's really comfy too. I got it from Winners a long time ago.

[@mariamkamal]

You're absolutely right, it's simple, elegant and looks so comfy.

[@angelmoses1903]

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[@aliciatran692]

Your video is inspiring !

[@radhikasarda5144]

It's so relaxing to listen to you. Love from India 😘

[@erenikorllos9747]

I am really sad that you don't have that much subscribers They are missing really fantastic content here You are amazing keep what you are doing💛

[@julielannin5201]

I really need to at least start stretching my whole body during the day and work from there to exercising a half and hour 5 days a week! =)

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Julie, I do a 5 minute stretch every morning and it really sets me up for the day. Best of luck to you!

[@averynmitchell]

Hi Meghan, do you have an affiliate link for the book "Healthy Living From The Inside Out?". You've convinced me to purchase the book and I'd like to support you via an affiliate link.

[@maryamshafi914]

plzzz mam tell me one thing iam suffering from PCOS ...can i take dairy products like milk yougrt and chees????

[@earthmama9597]

With PCOS I found a plant based diet to be the most effective. Beans & lots of leafy greens, green smoothies, etc...Look on Amazon for PCOS supplements, those are quite helpful as well. Lastly, exercise. That has what has helped me keep my insulin resistance under control & therefore no medication needed.

[@earthmama9597]

As far as dairy products I would keep to a minimum or avoid all together

[@healthstyleelizonroy2766]

Thanks a lot for all the information.

[@mimik9522]

Thank u

[@raqoab4735]

I love your channel. I’m from Saudi Arabia 💕😍

[@SanjeevKumar-we3jx]

Hi Meghan, I loved your video. It was so good.

[@CalistheNick01]

Great channel and video you hit the nail on the head 😅

[@magdoleenabdalla7222]

Im seeing this in2023/12...thank you❤

[@poetsgarden1]

good advice

[@clarahall5942]

New subscriber 🙂

[@emmaaqua1392]

Lovely video thanks

[@maryamshafi914]

hey nice video ....lots of love from Pakistan

[@juliamoreno3219]

I thought we're made up of 70-80% water? That's just what I've always been told or heard

[@kayakalugin8644]

I need to work on hanging out with positive people. Besides my husband I don't really hang out with anyone. There are alot of negative people/ family and community that I want to get away from a further distance myself. But there isn't anyone I really connect on in life, even my own sister said we are so different whats left to talk about. You can say I tend to live a very healthy lifestyle, with nutrition, exercise, and mind. Not a whole lot of people like that in my community. So whos left to hang out with? I just try to spend my time at the gym and home I guess..

[@priscillajimenez27]

Definitely need to work on water lol

[@RodneyDodson]

Berkey doesn't remove arsenic and fluoride. I have a Berkey and a digital filter to remove everything.

[@rahulsinghbaghel003]

8

[@sparklingrose303]

Pillar of health

[@zakirafridiofficial2565]

Good work keep it up.!❤mom

[@jaybemaybiag2831]

drink water 2ltrs. every day 🥰🥰

[@janasurya6723]

Too much talking 😉but useful info👍

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[@bksbiplabsarkarvlog]

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[@TipsForLife68]

8 PILLARS OF GOOD HEALTH: 1. Drink water 2. Eat Organic whole foods 3. Sleep 6-10 hours daily

[@ericagoehring1089]

I am completely terrible about water. And guess what ... I started ballet as well! I love it.

[@LamNguyen-ws2od]

Bai

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هلا

[@queenanna97]

Early 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rabashm5131]

Hwo have?

[@yoshl1795]

Why is your water filter made of plastic? 😟

[@juliamoreno3219]

Not everyone is perfectly eco friendly. We just do what we can. So those kinds of questions aren't necessary for a video like this, or any time. It could just end up making that person feel bad

[@yoshl1795]

@@juliamoreno3219 or it might make that person think and improve another aspect of their lifestyle? 🥳

[@juliamoreno3219]

@@yoshl1795 so they can be perfect just like you?? 😉

[@angelmoses1903]

Yall hate all u want I'm about to have everything I want I'm gonna be ok so thanks for y'alls concern I appreciate it but I love my haters

[@juliamoreno3219]

@@angelmoses1903 you don't seem very happy to me. I don't see how this concerns you anyway

[@aalaahafez5538]

You are so cute 😍 thank u for sharing these tips...love from Egypt 🇪🇬