Ok, who else is completely girl crushing on Meghan Markle? I will most definitely be getting up early to watch the royal wedding, which happens to be a month before my own wedding, so I am in total wedding mode right now! So girl crushing in full swing, I went digging around the internet for some wellness advice from Meghan Markle.
It’s astounding how in such a short amount of time she went from a (relatively) normal American, to now having an international spotlight on her. And what I find most impressive is that she has used her platform as an actress to do a whole lot of good in this world, even before becoming engaged to Prince Harry.
It’s not just her beauty, or the fact that she is now an American member of the British Royal family (that still blows my mind), it’s that she has a unique and admirable combination of “every-girlness” yet aspirational radiance. I also feel like we have this special bond because we are both yogis, bloggers, and wellness lifestyle advocates (ok i’m totally stretching here, but I like to pretend we could be friends IRL.)
I’ve done a little research, in between watching youtube videos of “How to dress like Meghan Markle for less” (come on, like you haven’t) and I’ve compiled some of the best wellness advice from Meghan Markle.
10 Pieces of Wellness Advice From Meghan Markle
1. Healthy diets are more about balance, and less about perfection.
“I definitely try to eat as clean as possible. I try to avoid the things that are going to make me feel lethargic or sluggish. I mostly eat fish and veggies but I’m also a foodie so on the weekend all bets are off. I think if you deprive yourself of anything, you’re just going to crave it more. So, for me, it’s about finding that balance.”
2. Happiness is a choice, not a circumstance.
“There are so many things I remind myself on a daily basis. My best friend, Lindsay, and I remind each other to “choose happiness”. Not complaining, not wallowing, not looking at the bad side of things, but to truly make a choice to choose happiness.”
3. Green juice is a better choice than coffee if you need an energy boost.
“Definitely a green juice, I mean, I think trying to go for coffee or things like that only end up hurting you at the end. So I get a really good natural source of energy…something that gets right into your system is a nice pick me up.”
4. View fitness as for more than just about looking good!
“I think you have to find a workout routine that works for you, that goes beyond goals for your body. Definitely running is something I need as much for my head as keeping in shape.”
5. Part of being “in shape” means loving your body, and being kind to yourself.
“I think being in shape just means feeling confident, being as healthy as you can…I think being happy with your size and being kind to yourself — that’s part of being in shape, too. To really just say, ‘it’s okay if I’m up a little bit this day,’ or down, whatever it is. Just own where you are and love yourself.”
6. Self care and wellness is essential for feeling happy and balanced.
“I don’t just take care of myself for aesthetic reasons but because how I feel is dictated by what I’m eating, how much rest I’m getting and how much water I’m drinking. If I don’t have time for a long workout, I’ll grab my dog and go for a quick run. Being active is my own moving meditation.”
7. Blast some hip hop the next time you take a yoga class.
“I love an intense vinyasa class – and even better if it’s blasting hip-hop and done in a dark room with candlelight. The best!”
8. Meditation truly is a non negotiable.
“On days I don’t make it to my mat, I always make some time to meditate; I was skeptical for years, but it truly does wonders!”
9. Don’t deprive yourself of foods you love, just get creative and be smart.
“I love fries. But you find a way to make that work, so have sweet potato fries, or bake them.”
10. Downtime is necessary to feeling your best.
“I give myself the luxury of downtime. We are all so incredibly busy and juggling so many things, but I always take an hour to just decompress […] that’s all part of the investment. It’s a balance.”
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