Lose weight and feel aligned: morning routines backed by Quantum Human Design™
Why is it that the first thing so many of us reach for in the morning is our phone? We scroll, check notifications, answer messages, even before we’ve taken a moment to check in with ourselves. But what if we started our day differently? What if we created a space for nature, prayer and silence before diving into the demands of the day?
This simple shift in our morning routine could be the key to a healthier body, a more focused mind, and a happier more fulfilled life. In this blog, I’ll share how my own routine and my signature TAKE YOU TIME™ method empower my clients to transform their physical and emotional well-being. And I’ll also explain how Quantum Human Design™ offers a precise, personalized map for achieving sustainable health and weight loss by aligning with your true nature.
A different kind of morning
Many people underestimate the importance of the first moments and the first hour of their day. Our mornings set the tone for how we relate to time, how we show up in our bodies and how present we are throughout the day. It also can help set the tone for healthier lifestyle choices throughout the day.
In my own life, and in the programs I run for clients, I always begin by evaluating the morning routine. Not just from a performance point of view, but from a deeply personal and energetic perspective. How you begin your day is how you build your life. If you’re always rushing, reacting, or already overwhelmed before breakfast, your nervous system never gets the chance to regulate, your hormones get out of balance, and your emotional energy remains scattered.
The alternative? Start your morning by stepping outside. Walk in silence. Feel your feet on the ground. Connect to nature, to your breath and if it resonates with you, to prayer. This is how I begin my 15,000 daily steps. It’s not just a fitness goal, it’s a moving meditation. These walks are where I find myself, reset my energy, and realign with what matters.
And this is also what I teach others: how to move differently, think differently, and be differently, by first taking time for yourself.
TAKE YOU TIME™: more than just self-care.
My TAKE YOU TIME™ method is built on seven pillars, each designed to help you create a life of health, balance, and aligned purpose. It’s not a quick fix, and it’s not another to-do list. It’s a way of reprogramming how you relate to your body, your thoughts, your food, your movement, and your soul.
The first and most foundational pillar is called “TAKE YOU TIME First and own your day.” This is where the morning routine comes in. It’s where you begin to take back ownership of your time, your choices, and your energy. That might sound simple, but in a world of constant distractions, it’s radical. It’s a declaration that you matter and that your health begins with how you honor that truth every day.
When my clients begin applying this pillar consistently, they often notice a shift within days. Their energy increases. Their cravings decrease. They start to feel present in their bodies again. Why? Because nervous system regulation, hormonal balance and emotional stability all begin in the moments of stillness we choose to create.
But this is only the beginning.
What walking really does for you
Let’s talk about walking. So many people see it as “just walking” something you do when you don’t feel like working out. But I believe that walking is one of the most underestimated tools for transformation and it’s central to the TAKE YOU TIME™ lifestyle.
Here’s what walking does:
• It gently stimulates the lymphatic system, reducing inflammation and water retention.
• It clears the mind and boosts endorphins.
• It creates a rhythm that calms the nervous system and helps the body exit fight-or-flight mode.
• It increases metabolism without increasing stress hormones like cortisol, which is very important for all of us but especially important for clients going through (peri-) menopause.
• And when combined with nature and silence, it becomes a sacred space for inner work.
I’ve seen it again and again: women (and men) who feel stuck in their body or overwhelmed by life suddenly experience a shift when they commit to daily walking especially as part of a mindful morning practice. Add in supportive nutrition, hydration and strength training (also pillars in my method) and the body begins to respond.
But there’s something deeper that determines how sustainable these changes really are and that’s where Quantum Human Design™ enters the picture.
Your health is written in your Human Design
I’ve worked in wellness for decades and one thing I’ve seen over and over again is this: people sabotage their health goals when the path they choose isn’t aligned with who they really are.
That’s why I’ve integrated Quantum Human Design™ into my work. It offers a map, a blueprint, of your energy, your decision-making strategy and your ideal rhythm. Health and weight loss are not just about calories or workouts. They’re about energy alignment. They’re about making choices that feel right for you on a deeper level.
For example, some of my clients are Manifesting Generators (called Time Benders in Quantum Human Design™). These women often have bursts of energy and thrive with variety, but if they try to stick to rigid routines or force motivation, they burn out and blame themselves. When we adjust their routines based on their design, giving them flexibility, using sacral response to guide food choices or movement, everything flows better. They stop resisting. They start enjoying. And the results follow.
Others are Projectors, designed to guide and lead rather than push. For them, rest and invitation are key. For them pushing through exhaustion in pursuit of fitness goals backfires. Learning to honor their natural energy rhythms not only supports healing, but finally allows them to shed weight, both emotional and physical weight, that they’ve carried for years.
Something as simple as making choices what to eat or if you should exercise can radically change when you understand your design. Quantum Human Design™ empowers you to stop following trends and start following truth.
The YOU-Pillar: your inner foundation
In the TAKE YOU TIME™ method, I call this integration of self-awareness and aligned action the YOU-pillar. It’s where everything begins. You are not broken. You don’t need fixing. But you do need time and space to come home to yourself. That’s what this pillar is about.
When clients begin here, and then gradually get into my method’s diet plans or 12-minute workout routines, they unlock lasting results. They lose weight not just physically, but mentally. They drop limiting beliefs, old stories and habits that no longer serve them. They become lighter in every way.
This inner shift creates a ripple effect across their lives. They sleep better. They feel more confident in their skin. They have the energy to show up for their families and careers without burning out. And most importantly, they feel aligned with their life’s purpose.
A walk toward transformation
So, where do you begin?
You don’t need to change everything at once. Start with your morning. Wake up and resist the urge to scroll. Step outside. Breathe in the morning air. Walk. Reflect. Talk to God. Read a passage in the Bible or spiritual book. Journal if it helps. Listen to what your body needs, not just what culture (conditioning) tells you to do.
And if you want guidance along the way, my programs are designed to walk with you—step by step. You’ll learn to work with your design, install healthy habits without force, and build a life that supports your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about moving in a way that brings you back to yourself.
Because when you start with YOU, everything else becomes possible.
Lose weight and feel aligned: morning routines backed by Quantum Human Design™
Want to know more about your Quantum Human Design™ profile or explore the TAKE YOU TIME™ method for yourself?
Reach out to me and book a discovery session and let’s explore how you can transform your mornings and your life.
Who am I?
My name is Lies Helsloot, Transformation mentor, Quantum Human Design Specialist™ , trained by Karen Curry Parker and founder of the TAKE YOU TIME™ Method. I am the author of 3 books (“Walk Yourself Slim & Happy. How taking More Steps can Change Your Life”, “Move yourself slim and happy”(English translation coming soon) and “The Complete Guide to healthy Hair“), I blog here at takeyoutime.com and coach individual clients, groups and companies around the world to live a happy, healthy life and more work-life balance with my 7-step concept of self-care called TAKE YOU TIME™ and Quantum Human Design™. For more motivation and free training and challenges, be sure to sign up for the newsletter on this site and follow me on Instagram, Facebook. Or get in touch to know about my online- and in person coaching programs.
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