Health Minded

Being healthy is a mindset, and a lifestyle. It is the only way to success and caring for the body you inhabit! You have to be mindful every day. This week my temperamental back decided to act up. I'm supposed to be training for my string of races this spring. I'm unable to do anything more than walk as of this writing. Earlier in the week, I could barely do that. My health is much more than my physical activity, though. Despite a plethora of Christmas goodies all over my house, I continued to eat healthy - small, frequent, whole food snacks. I drink lots and lots of water. I'm doing my breathing exercises. Now that I can move, I take short walks. I'm not focusing on what I can't do to live my life to the fullest, but rather what I can. I'm journaling what I eat. Accountability keeps me on track, especially as a diabetic. Sleep is also important. I'm trying to find the balance of when to stop drinking water so I'm not getting up in the night. Uninterrupted sleep is vital. This week I have lost 5 pounds. I'm not dieting, I'm caring for myself. I'm making healthy choices in every area. Mental health is also extremely important. I've learned that peace is priceless. Stress negatively effects every part of your life. Therefore, I let go of what I can't control, and modify what I can. Meditation is a daily part of my life. Don't feel like a failure if you are having difficulties in one area of your health. Focus on what you can do in all the other areas, and continue the daily journey of being the healthiest you can be! e b e r