Romanticizing the Everyday

The products I genuinely reach for every day to support my wellness routine – from morning walks and nourishing meals to creating little rituals that help me feel my best.

A Note Before We Begin

Over the past few years, my definition of wellness has changed completely.

After losing nearly 50 pounds and navigating a Hashimoto’s diagnosis, I’ve learned that wellness isn’t about buying the newest product or following the latest trend. It’s about creating small, sustainable routines that help me feel my best.

While none of these products are “magic,” they’ve become part of my everyday rituals because they genuinely make healthy habits easier, more enjoyable, and more consistent.

If you’re curious about what’s currently in my daily routine, these are the ten wellness essentials I reach for again and again.

1. My Favorite Electrolyte

As someone who is easily affected by sodium, it’s been a journey to find the right electrolyte for me. I love Redmond Re-Lyte Electrolytes – a powder mix that tastes great, mixes into water well, has clean ingredients, and is more affordable than some other brands out there.

I always start my morning with these electrolytes mixed in water and they are especially helpful after morning walks or during heated workouts. One of the easiest wellness habits I’ve stuck with!

2. Walking Shoes I Can Wear for Miles

My New Balance 530s have seen a lot of miles and are my favorite walking shoe. Not only are they cute (in a chunky, dad shoe type of way) but they are the most comfortable walking shoe I’ve ever worn.

3. My Go-To Protein Powder

Honestly, I’m not big on protein powder as I try to hit my protein goals through whole, one ingredient foods. But there are times, whether it’s a day I’m particularly low and need some added protein or when I’m craving my favorite green smoothie – I reach for Just Ingredients Vanilla Bean Protein Powder.

I find most protein powders to be on the expensive side, so I only use half a scoop to help make this last longer! Great flavor with simple, clean ingredients that make me feel good!

4. A Water Bottle I Actually Carry Everywhere

Talk about an emotional support water bottle – my 40oz HydroJug truly travels with me everywhere, from work, to the gym, on an airplane or in the car for a weekend away.

I easily drink 80-120oz of water without even thinking!

5. My Favorite Glass Food Storage Containers

Over the last few years, we have reduced our plastic use considerably and have made non-toxic, more sustainable swaps. One of the first items we switched over was our food storage containers from plastic to glass.

Because we cook almost every meal at home, these containers are in constant rotation. I probably open my fridge and reach for one ten times a day.

6. Maldon Sea Salt

A small luxury that makes simple meals feel special. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes truly elevate each meal and I even add it into a latte (my salted honey latte with almond milk is amazing)!

7. Air Purifier

We recently started using this air purifier in our bedroom and have truly noticed a difference in the air quality while we sleep. We have it set to turn on and off at specific times of the day and have it set to the highest speed right before we typically go to sleep.

We’ve had a great experience and want to add more purifiers throughout our home for more quality, cleaner air!

8. Walking Pad

Incorporating walking into my daily routine and aiming for 10,000 steps a day has truly been one of the most impactful changes I made that helped me lose nearly 50 pounds.

This walking pad is lightweight and is so convenient on days where you may feel less motivated or if the weather isn’t great to walk outside! Get on your shoes and walk while you watch a show (I even walk still in my pjs)!

9. ATTITUDE Aluminum Free Deodorant

To me, wellness isn’t just nutrition, it’s prioritizing products that are more natural and gentle on our bodies. As I make swaps over to products with better ingredients, Attitude has absolutely been my go to.

The Attitude Sandalwood & Cedar Scent Deodorant is aluminum free, EWG verified, is made with natural origin ingredients and is hands-down the best aluminum free, natural deodorant I have tried by far.

10. A Book That Changed My Perspective on Wellness

I’ve shared about my recent Hashimoto’s diagnosis and how meaningful that has been on my wellness journey. After I received my test results, I immediately started searching for resources on what to do so that I can manage my antibodies, prevent further damage to my thyroid, and ultimately just feel better.

I found Root Cause, which not only explores the root cause of Hashimoto’s, but outlines other considerations for those navigating the autoimmune disease (like adrenal fatigue…) and clear interventions.

Highly recommend for anyone managing Hashimoto’s, newly diagnosed or otherwise!

Final Thoughts

Wellness isn’t built by buying more products, it’s built by consistently showing up for yourself, and finding what works for you!

These items simply support the habits I’ve worked hard to create, and they’ve earned a permanent place in my everyday routine because they make those habits a little easier and a little more enjoyable.