Health has always been important to me. Well, health has been important to me ever since it was pointed out to me when I was 13. At 13 years old I found out that I had scoliosis and would need the Harrington Rod surgery to correct it.
I truly thought that life as I knew it was over, and in a way I was right. Life as I knew it was over – but a new healthier, more aware, more conscious, and active life was ahead of me. From then on out, I knew I had to take care of myself in a way I had never prioritized before. For example, my doctor made sure that I knew that a strong core would lead to a strong back and so he always made a note to let me know that I had to continue to work on that – which is why I do Pilates!
Health is a habit, and that habit takes time and effort to create. But all that effort and time is worth it. When your healthy lifestyle stops being a “goal” and starts being your reality, you begin to realize all the incredible things that can happen when you live more consciously.
How to Be the Healthiest Version of You
Death by Comparison:
Nothing will ruin your motivation, kill your goals, and destroy your results like envy over what other people can get away with eating. There has and always will be people who can get away with eating everything and anything in massive servings and they will never gain a pound, but most people can’t do that. I, for one, definitely cannot, and so rather than envy the person sitting across from me ordering the burger & fries, I focus on what will most benefit me.
Meditate:
I’ve always battled anxiety, and my cure is meditation. Taking a few minutes every day to quiet my mind and calm myself helps me deal with negative thoughts. A healthy body is nothing without also having a healthy mind!
Go for the Healthy Route:
Health tastes Amazing:
Create a Routine:
Positive Reminders:
Get a Workout Buddy:
Appreciate yourself:
So often as women we put ourselves down – and honestly, I hate it! It’s almost like we are ashamed to share things about ourselves that we love, and so we so often focus on what we do not like about ourselves. Focusing on the bad more than the good isn’t healthy for your body or your mind. A great way to teach yourself to see the good in you is by writing down one thing you like yourself each day for 30 days.
A Workout Meet-Up:
Celebrate The Victories, and Move on from the Mishaps:
Now and again, we all slip up on our health. When I went to Cuba a few months ago I indulged myself a little too much in the food, and the wine. But beating yourself up for having a fun night or two won’t help you get back on track! So, rather than beat yourself up, just move on. Remind yourself of the victories in your exercise and health like the stairs you ran up this morning, or the delicious salad you made for lunch. Knowing that your healthy lifestyle is simply all about having a balance will help you maintain it in the long-run.
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I liked the tips you provided! I especially enjoyed reading the ones where you mentioned incorporating exercise into hangouts with friends. I'll have to give it a try next time!
~Jenn
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Great post Bree!
I like that you started with sharing a personal piece of your health journey and reminded everyone about "Death by Comparison"… it goes along with one of my favourite quotes "Comparison is the thief of joy". However, sometimes I feel like "Cardio is a thief of joy" Lol.
Sarah Lynn
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