Finding time for myself can be challenging, but I am starting to recognize
the side effects that go along with bad habits-the feelings of exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. Ignoring your body will only get you so far. Next up - mental breakdown, physically collapsing, aches and pains, diseases and ailments, etc.
Shape up or ship out-
It's important that I take care of my body. God whispered in my ear yesterday (amongst many other occasions) telling me to be more active. I need to start getting my heart pumping regularly, and also work on stretching and my flexibility.
I have committed to doing cardio workouts at least two times weekly, and yogalates twice weekly- the fusion of Yoga and Pilates - http://yogalates.com.au/
Eating Good 80% of the Time
That's my goal- to consume the foods that my body loves MOST of the time።
An idea that you may want to consider adopting is the 80/20 rule -http://www.livestrong.com/article/540174-the-80-20-diet-rule/
One of my current obsessions is my Ninja blender http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003O47MKA - it's an easy way to eat your fruits and veggies. Simply grab whatever items you have in your fridge/freezer and toss in the blender. Add ins include juice, milk, yogurt, nuts, flax seeds etc. Super simple and fast.
Water Intake
I can definitely improve in this area. I certainly don't have to explain the meaning of water- how it effects your body inside and out from your hair, to nails, skin and energy level.
Vitamins
Of course consult your physician prior to taking vitamins regularly, particularly if you currently take medications.
My vitamins of choice, but of course every body has different needs:
B12
Calcium
Vitamin D and C
Flaxseed Oil
Fish Oil
Cod liver oil- straight from the bottle
Raw One for Women
Coq10
Two key things, in addition to the above, are personal time and quality sleep. Consider these changes with me today, in an effort to create a better you tomorrow. Time to give our bodies the love it needs and deserves.
What are your thoughts on the above? What changes are you considering making? What habits are you willing to stop?