Back to School equals back to a better routine

Just for the Health of It with Coach Shell

Have you had a great summer of FUN and with the lack of routine you feel like your eating and exercise routine has been out the window and sitting by the pool enjoying the sunshine?

Well, the reality check is here once again and we call it 'Labour Day Monday' After a summer of wearing loose dresses or drawstring shorts you set out your work Fall clothes for Tuesday and realize that your clothes just aren't fitting the same way they were in June. Rather than running out and buying a whole new Fall wardrobe you realize that once again you have let the summer get away from you and it is now time to get your Well, you know what, together!

Should you have a temper tantrum and blame your genetics or age for this phenomenon?

Okay maybe have a little one if it feels good but guess what? You can't control getting older or your genetics so there is no sense putting the blame on either. THEN should you go on a super restrictive plan of only eating salad and cut out all drinking for the next 30 days? Most definitely NOT because a) the results won't last and/or b) you won't last a week on this program!

Instead start slowly and reinstate the habits you had happily incorporated into your life back in the Spring before summer wreaked havoc on them. Here's what to do! Make a list of what you were doing in June compared to what you are doing now and choose one thing that you can change this WEEK and once you have made it a habit again, choose one more thing on your list and sooner than later you will be right back where you were in the Spring, a beautiful fall wardrobe that fits again.

Follow me on Facebook 'GFS Wellness Solutions' or on Instagram @gfswellnessolutions for 7 days of tips and tricks to implement over the next 30 days to get yourself right back on course and ready to rock your Fall!

Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire)

–This week you learn a life lesson You have already learned this lesson, so actually this is a reminder Try and see the good in all this, if you let it turn to negative it will then spill over into your professional and personal life and chaos ensues.

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 (Earth)

– You do not like to be left feeling disappointed, but that's what is happening. Your work and love and even health are not up to par. What is it you are striving for? This week you will have help from people to right what you feel is wrong, so take advantage of this

Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air) –

You are working really hard to reach all your goals You have this nagging urge this week to have everything completed by the time the leaves start to fall This is all doable, but you will need a list and a lot of help

Cancer: June 21 – July 22 22 (Water) – If you do not like the story, you are writing then stop and change it What is it exactly that you are afraid of? It is not failure so must be success You will struggle to find focus or answers this week Instead find a way to relax your mind, let the Universe do the heavy lifting.

Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire)

– You are searching for something, well anything The problem is you have no idea what? This week you will discover great things in your work and your personal life goes to the next level. But really your only focus should be your health

Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth) – Your confidence is lacking this week This is making your ability to make choices difficult You will be invited to a social gathering and even though you do not really want to go, you should, this is what brings back your confidence.

Libra: September 23 - October 22 (Air) - Signs and more signs for you Some would be great to follow, but instead you are focused on survival mode and you are not paying attention. Change is coming for you whether you make the choices yourself or they are made for you Take control

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water) – Who do you trust the most right now? This week would be a good time to reach out to this person and discuss all the personal and financial issues you have Ignoring these problems will just continue to bring them back around again and again

Sagittarius: November 22December 21 (Fire) – You do believe that nothing is impossible and this week the energy that surrounds you that just may be true. You have great opportunities coming to you from very unexpected places You are deserving of great things so take advantage of this

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 (Earth) – Be gentle with the people you love and with yourself Do not put so much pressure on yourself at work, people are seeing all your hard work You do not feel appreciated, but you are very much loved Keep your head down and keep going, you are on the right track.

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18 (Air) – This week you decide you are done doing what is expected and spend your free time only doing things you want to do This rebellion may spark an argument in your love life so be aware Know that some arguments just cannot be avoided and are needed.

Pisces: February 19 - March 20 (Water) – You have lost your creativity You do not really feel like doing much of anything this week. It is ok to just have a lazy couple days, but you will eventually have to get up and be productive again Find a happy place in your mind and stay there