I have been on a journey to losing weight/fat for a while now. While not everything has worked, these are the things I did and products I used that have been a major game changer!
As a third-year medical student, I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) what truly makes this journey smoother, from day-one essentials to clinical rotation hacks. This list is packed with everything I personally use or wish I had known earlier, including study tools, wellness items, time-saving tech, and things that keep me sane through long hours and shelf exams.
Whether you’re just starting med school or deep in the trenches of rotations, I created this Benable list to help you feel more prepared, organized, and supported every step of the way. These aren’t just random recommendations… they’re real-life must-haves from someone living it now. Let this be your go-to guide for thriving in med school, not just surviving.
These are the wellness products that helped me feel more energized, focused, and consistent day to day. Nothing extreme — just sustainable upgrades.
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i struggled with feeling exhausted all the time… low energy, brain fog, chronic back & body pain, mood dips and honestly just not feeling like myself. that’s what got me deeply invested in wellness & finding products that could genuinely improve how i feel day to day. these are the holy grail wellness finds that actually helped me feel more human again — supplements & intentional staples i personally tried first to help someone else feel a little more human again, too 💓
Shop my favourite chronic pain essentials! From heat therapy and pain relief to recovery tools and self-care products, these are the items I personally use to help manage endometriosis, chronic back pain, and daily pain
My fitness journey as previous Certified Fitness Trainer has showed me that exercise is only about 25% of the lifestyle, so here is my compilation of recommended books to help reach your goals faster. IMO, you need food that tastes great not only for you, but your family! It helps when you are not alone eating the salad and everyone else is eating the burger… let's just enjoy food altogether!
Over the years I've come across some products that have helped me, my friends & my family cope with stress & anxiety. I hope you find them just as useful as we do.
Romanticize your wind down routine, all favorites I use nightly - from candles to lip masks 💤 all nightly essentials I use to stay moisturized and ready for the next day!
Taking care of yourself is important. Physically and mentally. Just like needing to put,and keep something together,you need the right set of tools. That's what you'll find here. I hope these help.
Barefoot shoes are a must for foot health. My ankles and feet are so much stronger after making the switch.
Here are my favorite shoes. They’re all great for people who are new to minimalist footwear!
This is a list of items that I use daily since my mom had several strokes and is in therapy and my family and I's ful time care. Stroke awareness is nothing to pass by on I never thought it would happen to my mom but here we are.
Biohacking is a term that refers to incremental changes you can make to your body and your lifestyle. Biohacking has the potential to improve one's overall health, one tiny hack at a time. This is a list of tools you can use to increase and preserve your well being as you age. I use quite a few of them: some daily, some weekly, and others when I remember :)
For Lipedema ladies & those just figuring out they have lipedema. I've had lipedema for 40 years, but just found out about it 6 months ago. 11% of women have this! You may be one of us.
There's a version of me that used to think my sensitivity towards sound, lights, crowds, and textures was just me being ‘dramatic ’-but when I actually invested in products that would ground me, bring my shoulders down, and allow my body to release the angst it chronically held--- I never second-guessed the hypersensitivity again. I found a handful of small, physical things that actually work and feel like hugs. Weight. Sound turned down. Something to hold. This list is that — not a fix, just what I reach for when my nervous system gets stressed or when I feel overwhelmed.
Practical finds for everyday comfort and recovery: seasonal supplies, hydration, a more comfortable sleep environment, movement accessories, oral care, first-aid organization, and home hygiene. This is about making real life easier—not miracle claims or medical advice.
Wellness doesn't have to come with a luxury price tag. I've rounded up my favorite budget-friendly wellness finds that actually deliver results — no fluff, no gimmicks. From low-toxic skincare and clean supplements to cozy self-care tools and non-toxic home swaps, this list is full of small upgrades that make a big difference without breaking the bank. Perfect for anyone craving a healthier, more mindful lifestyle on a real-life budget.
i spent years starting over every monday until i finally found a rhythm that felt easy and sustainable. these are my actual products that helped me lose weight without cutting out joy, carbs, or my social life. i feel better, stronger, and more confident now than i did 10 pounds ago!
Sleep is VERY important for me. These are the things I take and do to make me basically unconscious every single night and wake up feeling refreshed. These also help with cellular recovery overnight
Menopause hit me like a Mack truck! Night sweats, weight gain, insomnia, brain fog and why does my body ache? 😣 Being a woman is no joke! After raising all my kids I was not prepared for the fresh hell this season brought! Here are products that have helped me get through the hardest days and nights!
As someone who has lost 40kg within the space of 2 years, I have used supplements to help me on my journey.
These aren’t the reason why I have lost the weight, but they have definitely helped.
I also suffer with PCOS, so there’s some in there that help with that too.
My favorites after years of trial and error trying to fix bloating, digestion, etc. These are things I found have worked for me and taste good and easy to incorporate into your routine.
I have always been interested in learning more about wellness and nutrition. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve tried multiple training programs, dietary lifestyle changes, and I finally feel like I’ve dialed into my healthiest options to live well! It doesn’t have to be complicated either - just a couple of small changes can go a long way!
As you get older, you tend to feel like you don't have time more anything anymore, let alone, getting sick, here are a few tricks i would like to share to maybe not make those days miserable and get you on your feet faster! Maybe some of these are more wants than needs but you deserve it!
Lots of different products that might make your life a bit easier if you're chronically ill or disabled including adaptive clothing, mobility aids, and other accessibility devices. I haven't personally tried most of these specific products, but they have great reviews and I can see them all being really helpful!
It’s true that there are plenty of things that can distract you while working from home. But it’s just as true that it’s easy to slip into workaholic mode when your bed, couch, or dining table doubles as your office. That’s why creating healthy routines and setting up a supportive environment is so important. In my list, I’ve gathered my favorite work-from-home wellness essentials. These are practical, everyday picks that make it easier to stay active, focused, and balanced, no matter how busy your remote workday gets.
For women with Rheumatoid Arthritis& Lupus & Raynaud's. I have RA & SLE. I also have Raynaud's Disease which is basically frostbite, but your body causes it to “protect” the rest of your body. These items would make great gifts for sufferers, too
sensory-friendly picks for a tween or teen boy who needs a little extra regulation help. noise reduction, deep pressure, fidgets, and a few things that feel normal to carry around instead of babyish.
I’ve been working as an OR nurse for just over two years — it’s a tough but incredibly rewarding job. Over time, I’ve found a few go-to items that make my shifts a little smoother. Here are some of my favorites!
Perimenopause changes the way we sleep, eat, feel, think...everything! These supplements have helped balance my hormones and especially cortisol to stay feeling my best after 40.
My daily oral hygiene routine that is flouride-free for healthy clean white teeth! All of the products on this list I use once or twice a day. These are nontoxic formulations and the healthiest options I could find.
Your Benable list, "Things Girls Need on Their Cycle," offers a curated selection of essential items to help manage menstruation comfortably and conveniently. It includes sanitary products like pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, pain relief options such as heating pads and pain relievers, hygiene essentials like wipes and liners, and comfort items such as herbal teas and cozy clothing. This comprehensive list ensures that girls have everything they need to feel prepared and cared for during their menstrual cycle.
Little has struggled with severe constipation and withholding basically her entire life and as such this has led us to try ALL the tips and tricks. Here are the things that have actually been helpful.
As an autoimmune girly, I've bought my fair share of things to either help me feel better or make my days easier. These are all the things that help me and I reach for them on a daily basis.
Nature is such an amazing healer! Everything we need, nature has it. When it comes to wellness, I am all for natural healing. Chemicals destroy our bodies. Nature restores it. Below are some of my trusted natural remedies that you can also use for your wellness journey. Embrace nature and its benefits. Stay healthy so that you can do more in this life.
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As a fitness and food lover, it's always hard to find good tasting supplements while on my fitness journey. Thankfully, I've compiled all of my best finds into this simple list for the beginner or fellow fitness foodie. Keep in mind that these are just supplements or nutrition snacks not food.
School started this week and I give it about ten days before someone comes home with a cough. This is what I restock every August so I am not driving to the store at 11pm with a feverish kid in the back seat. Nothing fancy, most of it cheap, and I wrote down what annoys me about each one too. Hi to everyone reading from Missoula, Bloomington, and Edmond.
If you're reading this, chances are you've received the email every parent dreads: "There's lice in our classroom." Welcome to a club nobody wants to join. Our family has dealt with multiple lice alerts and one full-blown infestation, and I quickly learned that most parents—including me—have no idea where to start. Between the panic Googling, endless laundry, and dozens of products claiming to be the miracle cure, it can feel overwhelming fast. This list contains the products, tools, and sanity-savers that helped us prevent, detect, and treat lice effectively. Hopefully it saves you some time, stress, and unnecessary spending.
These are the essential vitamins and supplements I swear by every day to stay energized, focused, and at my best.
Also listed are favs that I will add to my daily rotation when I’m feeling slower 🫶🏻
Whether you love drinking matcha, doing yoga, or picking out your next incense, here is a list of items with clean ingredients to add to your wellness collection.🍃🪷
Fuel your fitness and fat-loss journey with this curated collection of protein-boosting hacks, snacks, and must-have essentials. This board highlights simple, realistic ways to increase your daily protein intake — from grab-and-go snacks to high-protein pantry staples, drink add-ins, and meal-prep favorites. Whether you’re trying to preserve muscle in a calorie deficit, tighten and tone, or just stay fuller for longer, these picks make hitting your protein goals effortless and delicious
Discover my favorite health and wellness essentials for living a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Explore vitamins and supplements, healthy living products, self-care essentials, sleep support, hydration must-haves, stress relief tools, meal prep accessories, and wellness products designed to help you feel your best every day.
These are cold and flu remedies I swear by. Also work preventatively, when you know you’re gonna be around people that are sick. I try my best to implement these all into my routine in winter time, and I rarely get sick.
Starting medical school soon?! Here are some of my favorite products and things that might make life a little easier during school! Everything from studying to clothes to gadgets! You got this future doctor!
As someone who is very passionate about a combined lifestyle of modern and traditional medicine, here are some recommendations of products i love to use! Some will be general, that everyone can use, and others will be specific to conditions and illness I live with!
Hate taking 100 vitamins just to feel a little better? Me freaking too… I hate swallowing pills, I hate taking too many things every morning. Here’s my tricks to avoid all that and still get what I need daily to make my body feel fueled, productive and health.
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on some sunnies. This list has tips and products to help you stay safe in the sun. Some sections contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.
These products have helped my teeth health so much! The toothpaste I have linked has helped my gum health quite a bit! And the kids products are all things that my 5 Year old uses everyday and loves!
I’ve been on compounded tirzepatide for 9 months now, down 55 pounds & these are some of my favorite products that I use frequently that have helped me along my journey! Hope these are useful for somebody 💕
A collection of supplements and drinks I actually use and like. These are simple, cleaner options that fit easily into my routine and help me stay consistent with hydration and nutrition.
Like many of us, I usually retain stress on my shoulders. This got worse in 2016 when I had a freak accident that left me with this chronic pain on my left should and arm. These are my go-to to prevent it or to rescue when the pain gets too harsh.
This list is filled with items I use each night to boost melatonin and calm my nervous system. These things help me get the sleep I need, so I can be a decent mom and teacher and not a cranky zombie.
A roundup of all my wellness essentials I CANNOT live without. From supplements to beauty tools, these are all the high maintenance products I use to be low maintenance! Each product will list the frequency in each description.
Supplements and items that help me keep up with mom life 🙌 Energy, mood, immune support, and everyday wellness essentials — because we can’t pour from an empty cup.
As an autistic adult, I find it really hard to find tools and systems that work for me and that don't feel infantilizing to use. All of my recommendations are genuine and from personal experience. I've made this list to cover as much as I can, in hopes that my recommendations may help you or a loved one solve a issue or support them. 💕
Looking for the best WFH ergonomic setup to eliminate lower back aches, upper spine tension, and neck strain? Sitting for 8+ hours at a remote desk job causes poor posture habits, compressed spinal disks, tight hip flexors, and daily physical fatigue. This curated home office guide features high-impact, problem-solving posture correctors, lumbar support cushions, active seating, and height-adjustable risers. Discover how to align your spine, relieve chronic desk pain, and build a comfortable, posture-friendly work-from-home setup for long workdays.
Your energy is your empire — you can't build wealth on an empty tank. This is the exact 29-item daily stack that keeps me sharp at 5AM meetings and present for my 3 kids at night, organized into 5 sections so you can start where you need it most. Every item earned its spot — tap any product to see why I take it. Questions about the stack? Drop a comment, I answer every one. The books that rebuilt my mind and money are on my profile too. Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
My mental health is something I've been trying to focus on more. These are some of my favorites for relief, just allowing myself to be down, or picking myself back up.
When you're under the weather, having the right essentials can make all the difference. These must-haves have helped me rest, hydrate, and recover swiftly.
I am 4 days post opperation and I want to share what you will need! If you are going to have a breast reduction surgery, here is EVERYTHING you need to recover! I am sharing because I wish I had this to refer to before getting the surgery so I was prepared.
A realistic 75-day wellness challenge designed for busy working moms who want to build healthier habits without an all-or-nothing approach. Created by a high school teacher and Mom with a Master of Science in Nutrition, this challenge focuses on sustainable progress over perfection.
Unless you eat a perfect diet you probably need to supplement your diet. Here are some of my go-to’s or things I liked in the past. Im not a physician these just worked for me.
Creating time for self-care as a mum can sometimes feel impossible. These are the top ways/products that I believe can make a big difference to mums mental health and overall wellbeing. These are all based on what I've created and tried myself and shared with other mums.
Taking care of yourself is one of the best investments you can make. Over time, I've discovered that the right products can truly support a healthy lifestyle, glowing skin, and a motivated mindset. This list brings together some of the essentials that help me stay active, confident, and consistent in my daily routine. Each item here represents something that adds value to everyday life - whether it's skincare that helps you glow, fitness tools that keep you moving, or wellness essentials that support balance and relaxation. If you're looking for simple but powerful ways to care for yourself and stay motivated on your journey, these are beautiful little helpers worth exploring.
when i started nursing school i was really confused on what to get and what i would exactly need. i created this list as a way to help others gather things they would definitely utilize during nursing school :)
I am always looking for healthier or alternative options to help with day-to-day ailments and to keep my immune system supported and healthy! These are some of my go-to health supplements that myself and my family use regularly. These supplements have worked wonderful for us. Each person is different so please consult with your doctor before making changes.
As a Nutrition minor and athlete, I take a lot of vitamins and supplements to help me feel my best. These are the ones you absolutely need to be taking!