🌿 Staying Fit & Healthy in 2026
The Sternsmith Group Wellness Guide
Tiny habits. Big energy. Real life.
At the Sternsmith Group, wellness isn’t a side quest—it’s how we show up grounded, focused, and energized for the people who count on us most.
Our 2026 theme is simple and powerful:
✨ CONSISTENCY ✨
Not extremes. Not perfection. Just small, repeatable habits that quietly compound into strength, clarity, and longevity.
Here’s what’s working for us—and what might work for you.
🌅 Before the Buzz: Morning Supplements That Actually Make Sense (Casey’s Go-To Routine)
The supplement world is loud. We prefer smart, researched, and intentional.
Before coffee, before screens, before the rush:
- AG1 – Daily nutritional insurance for energy, digestion, and immunity
- LMNT Electrolytes – Hydration without sugar crashes
- Creatine – Strength, muscle, and brain power in one scoop
Tiny science win: Hydrating before caffeine smooths energy, reduces cortisol spikes, and helps you avoid the 10 a.m. crash.
Targeted support that have shown us real results: Omega-3s 🧠❤️, Iron (for women who need it) & Vitamin D ☀️
🚶♀️ Walk First, Think Better
The Morning Ritual That Never Gets Old
What started as a 2020 habit—Casey, Ben, Shadow, and a Philz coffee—became a non-negotiable.
Why we walk:
- Morning sunlight resets your body clock
- Walking lowers stress and boosts creativity
- Shared outdoor time = connection (and free therapy)
Our goal: 10,000 steps daily, sometimes with a light weight vest. Not a morning person? Lunch or evening walks still deliver mood-boosting, digestion-helping magic.
📝 Five Minutes to a Better Mindset
Gratitude & Journaling, Made Simple
Tess has practiced gratitude since childhood—and it shows.
Why it works:
- Trains your brain toward optimism
- Lowers stress
- Improves sleep and resilience
How to keep it realistic:
- Write 3 things you’re grateful for
- Journal for 5 minutes
- No pressure. No perfection.
Real talk: “Strong coffee” and “my dog didn’t bark” still count.
🏋️♀️ Strong Moms, Strong Lives
Weight Training Without the Overwhelm
As five busy moms, we’ve learned one truth: doing something beats doing nothing.
Why strength matters:
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Protects bones and muscles
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Supports metabolism
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Keeps you mobile and injury-resistant
Our favorite apps for home workouts: CGX & Peloton
Weekly goal: 3–4 full-body sessions.
Weekly goal: 3–4 full-body sessions.
Local trainer love: Ledge Hakes: 650-270-6416 or Sherry (ask Tess! 16 years & going strong!)
🔥 Sauna Time = Recovery + Connection
Jenna and her husband turned sauna time into a nightly ritual once the kids are asleep—podcasts, conversation, and decompression.
Why we love it:
- Heart health
- Stress reduction
- Better sleep and recovery
Recommended: Finnleo Saunas via Pacific Coast Sauna
Sweet spot: 2–4 sessions/week, 15–25 minutes.
😴 Sleep Is the Real Glow-Up
No Apologies, No Compromises
Sleep is where your body repairs everything. We guard bedtime like it’s sacred.
Casey’s favorite support: BioOptimizers Magnesium (all-in-one) before bed.
No hacks. No guilt. Just rest.
🔴 Red Light, Real Repair, Right before Bed
Consistency Over Quick Fixes
Consistency Over Quick Fixes
Skin heals when inflammation calms and repair has time to work. This became a game-changer for Tess’ skin irritation when she stopped chasing products and started supporting recovery.
Our go-to support: Shark CryoGlow Red + Infrared LED Face Mask
No hype. No overload. Just a simple tool used consistently—stacked with rest.
💪 Protein We Actually Eat
Real-Life Staples We Love
- Painterland Sisters Yogurt
- Good Culture Cottage Cheese
- Chomps Beef Sticks
Parent Pro Tip for Kids:
Chocolate milk = kid-approved post-game recovery magic.
Chocolate milk = kid-approved post-game recovery magic.
📚 January Book Club Pick
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Tiny habits. Big results. This book mirrors our entire wellness philosophy—and reminds us that consistency always wins. Free with Kindle Unlimited.
✨ Final Takeaway
Healthy living doesn’t need to be loud, perfect, or extreme. It just needs to be repeatable.
Start small. Stack wins. Protect your energy.
Here’s to a strong, grounded, joy-filled 2026—
one step, sip, and habit at a time.
one step, sip, and habit at a time.
