Giving Back Magazine April 2020 | Page 14

Perfil LILIANA BON-OLEA L BY AN GE LI C A GAVA LD ON iliana Bon-Olea is a health coach that has inspired many to follow a healthier lifestyle, starting by loving yourself. She is talented at preparing healthy, delicious meals that makes even kids love their greens. Find inspiration from this incredible woman who makes a busy life seem effortless. This is a day in her life: 6 am : Getting her day started Liliana wakes up early to work out for an hour at home. Her exercise routine consists of cardio, weightlifting, spinning or jogging, and doing upper-body workouts. To boost her immune system, she also makes a turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper shot. Afterwards, she takes the kids to school, leaving herself time to meditate before starting the day. 12 pm : Mid-day activities   Liliana coaches people about new ways to be healthy and she has a podcast, Lilibon Life, which is posted once a week. In each episode, guests discuss wellness and health, including nutrition, holistic approach and the psychology of emotions and overall well-being. One of the reasons she has remained motivated and passionate about her profession as a coach is that she once struggled with food and later developed Hashimoto’s disease, which can cause hypothyroidism. From having to be on meds to not being able to fully enjoy life, she was inspired to begin reading and discovering nutrition, psychological tools, and ways to stay active and healthy. Now, she loves coaching and sharing her knowledge to help others. 14 GBSAN.COM | APRIL 2020 1 pm : Lunch When it comes to lunch, Liliana is very creative as she tries lots of different types of foods. Some of her favorites include tomato and bell pepper soup, macadamia creamy Caesar vegan salad, or grilled wild salmon and broccoli. 3 pm : Afternoon activities  Liliana starts her afternoons by having an herbal tea to de-stress. It also helps her balance work and