3 Pillars of Healthy Living
November 4, 2020
1. Mental - how good do you feel?
Mental health is number one. You tend to do more beneficial things for yourself when you’re feeling your best. Why is this?
When we’re not in a great mindset, we can make it worse for ourselves by looking for external temporary comfort. We may find ourselves skipping workouts, overusing food, alcohol, drugs, or maybe having meaningless sex to find comfort. When you have a happy positive mindset, you know that the majority of your comfort can come from within. You are able to enjoy your passions, have meaningful relationships and friendships, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. You’re in the correct mindset to take on challenges and create new goals. You start to make time for yourself and the things that are the most important to you because you are driven to keep feeling this good!
That is the main reason why I added a psychology section into my tailored programs. Mental health plays a huge factor in how you eat and move your body.
2. Nutrition - what are you fueling your body with?
Nutrition is number two. Most people are surprised when I say this. They look at me perplexed saying, “I would have thought fitness was number two - if not number one?”. Fitness is extremely important but eating right determines how you feel and how much energy you will have to focus on your workouts. When was the last time you wanted to workout after a day of eating fast food and cupcakes? Balance is key! I live by 80/20. 80% of the foods I eat help fuel me, my body, and my mind ~ while the other 20% might be less nutritious.
When you fuel your body properly with healthy foods and the nutrients it needs, you will feel energised and your mood improves dramatically!
3. Fitness - how are you moving your body?
Fitness is number three. Fitness gives you a boost like no other. If I’m tired and teach a class, go on a hike, or hit the gym - my mood and energy are immediately improved. It’s scientifically proven to do so. It can also help to improve your focus, memory, and of course ~ it can change your body!
Working out can make you feel confident, powerful, and strong. Following a fitness regimen not only can change the way you look physically but can also change the way you FEEL! There is nothing better than when I reach a new personal best, find an exercise I enjoy, or sweat out a session anyway even if I didn’t feel motivated or want to that day. You get to feel fulfilled each day knowing you’re working towards something you really want. If you continue your fitness plan, work hard, and follow your goals you WILL get the results you want!
These three pillars combined are a powerful combination. When one is lacking, another can help boost you back on track. When my nutrition declines, my fitness declines, meaning my mental health also is impacted - but - when I pull myself together, make a plan, and take action I start to see results and you will too.
Having all three in your tool box allows you to have that balance we all crave in our lives. For example: I don't take any supplements or drink a lot of caffein so a fueling meal is essential for me to feel ready and energized to hit the gym. In return I usually have a great training session. This leads me to be filled with endorphins. I am then more energized AND positive throughout my day leading me to be kinder and friendlier to everyone around me.
“Having all three in your tool box allows you to have that balance we all crave in our lives”
