The Recovery Reset Challenge Unveiled: 6 Steps to Nourishing Your Body & Mind for ED and HA Recovery

Are you ready to reset and prioritize your recovery journey? In this episode of Holistic Health Radio, Sarah Liz King introduces the "Recovery Reset" challenge as a modified version of the popular 75 Hard challenge. But here's the question: What if there was a way to achieve discipline and mental toughness without compromising your well-being?

The Recovery Reset challenge focuses on nourishing your body, practicing mindful movement, rest, and self-care habits. Sarah explains that while the original 75 Hard challenge may not be suitable for everyone, especially those recovering from eating disorders or hypothalamic amenorrhea, the Recovery Reset challenge offers a more sustainable approach.

So, what does the Recovery Reset challenge entail? It starts with nourishing your body by having a nourishing breakfast within one hour of waking up. This sets the tone for the day, stabilises blood sugar levels, and provides consistent energy signals to your body. Sarah also emphasises the importance of incorporating all macronutrients in your main meals and choosing nourishing snacks that aid in recovery.

But it doesn't stop there. The challenge also includes engaging in mindful movement for up to 30 minutes a day, focusing on activities that align with your recovery goals. And let's not forget about self-care. Taking one day per week to proactively do less and prioritise relaxation and joy is an essential component of the Recovery Reset challenge.

Remember, this challenge is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and it may not be enough to fully recover from certain conditions. However, by personalising the challenge and starting with a month, you can develop consistency and hold yourself accountable. So, are you ready to reset and prioritise your recovery journey?

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Here are some key moments from the episode you won't want to miss:

[00:01:31] Introduction to the Recovery Reset Challenge
Explanation of the recovery-focused alternative to the 75 Hard challenge and its purpose.

[00:02:48] Overview of the Original 75 Hard Challenge
Description of the components and benefits of the original 75 Hard challenge, and why it may not be suitable for everyone.

[00:06:26] Introduction to the Recovery Reset Challenge Framework
Explanation of the motivation behind creating the Recovery Reset challenge and its flexible approach to fostering positive change in recovery.

[00:11:55] Recovery Reset: Component 1 - Breakfast and Consistent Eating
This topic discusses the importance of eating breakfast within an hour of waking up and following the threes formula of three meals and three snacks roughly every three hours.

[00:13:58] Recovery Reset: Component 2 - Nourishing Snacks
This topic emphasises the need for nourishing snacks that provide enough energy and help balance blood sugars, including options like bakery items, yoghurt with fruit and granola, or even fun foods like chocolate or ice cream.

[00:16:29] Recovery Reset: Component 3 - Mindful Movement
This topic focuses on engaging in mindful movement for up to 30 minutes a day, aligning exercise intentions with recovery goals, and avoiding intense workouts or weightlifting. It suggests activities like gentle walks, yoga, or pilates as suitable forms of exercise during the recovery journey.

[00:21:58] Component Four: Setting Aside Time for Self-Care
Importance of prioritising self-care and setting aside 30 minutes every day plus one day a week for rest and relaxation.

[00:23:07] Component Five: Mindfulness and Self-Reflection
Cultivating moments of present awareness, processing thoughts and feelings, and celebrating progress on the recovery journey through five minutes of mindfulness or self-reflection.

[00:25:24] The Recovery Reset Challenge
Introduction to the Recovery Reset Challenge as a sustainable and healthy alternative to the 75 Hard challenge, emphasising the importance of consistency and radical responsibility in one's recovery journey.