Get me to the beach!
AIP is not just a diet. It's a lifestyle. It isn't just about the food. It's also about sleep , reducing stress , movement and connection. Beach walking with a friend ticks three of those boxes for me! The obvious one ... movement. Walking on the beach doesn't feel like exercise. It feels like sand in my toes, water splashing my feet, sea breezes and sunshine vying for my attention. It's the sound of crashing waves. It's crabs and birds and jellyfish on the shore. It's salty. It's fresh. It's my favourite! These things all also work towards reducing my stress levels. The minute my feet hit the sand, I can feel my shoulders let down and my brain shut out the noise of the "to do" list that can be constant if not managed. The stress melts away. I can almost FEEL it go! Pair the beach walk with a friend and all of a sudden we have movement, ...