Getting healthy is hard!!!! Or is it?

Maybe your resolutions went something like this:

  • I am only going to eat ONLY grilled chicken and green beans
  • I will lose x amount of weight this year
  • I will have have perfect workouts and run a marathon this year
  • I will drink all my water, and
  • The best one  – I will NOT ever have sugar again!
Yes?  Did you say or write these type of resolutions?   They sound good – but they are not REAL.
  • Do you think you may be asked to attend a gathering where foods other than “healthy” foods are served?
  • Do you think you may go out to eat and eat WAY too many chips?
  • Do you think you may not have the “cleanest” pantry and make some bad choices?
  • Do you think you may splurge when you are stressed?
Yes – all of those things will happen.  And you know what?!?  It is OKAY!!!!  That is life, and that is what is so great about God.  He gives us GRACE and FREEDOM. Even in the area of food -He gives us GRACE and FREEDOM! Why?!  Because He knew we would need it!!  So, as we work on our health – let us acknowledge that it is only as hard as we make it.  If you set yourself up with impossible expectations – it will be VERY hard, but if you will allow yourself some grace, and a chance to be real – you may just find it isn’t quite as difficult as you may have thought! I have put 5 areas of our health with recommendations that are good to see and follow.  These are not rules, but guidelines that will help you along your journey of FREEDOM!
1) SPIRITUAL EXERCISE -Aim for a mind that is focused on Him each day -Do this through prayer, learning more of His Word, Service to others, and Quiet Time with Him
2) PHYSICAL EXERCISE -At least 30-40 minutes of moderate to high intensity 5 days/wk -Cardiovascular, Weight Training, Flexibility, & Core Strength
3) NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTATION -Quality foods in appropriate amounts are essential to our fitness -Antioxidants in whole foods fight free radicals that can cause damage in the body, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes -Vitamins Pills are not the answer as the body doesn’t recognize these -Whole food nutrition is the answer -See the website for Information on Juice Plus+ (whole food) 4) HYDRATION -Drink a large glass of water first thing in the morning -Drink at least 1/2 of your body weight in ounces each day 5) REST -Aids in stress reduction -The body needs time to repair itself (growth hormone released) -7-9 hours each night YOU CAN DO THIS!!  YOU ARE WORTH IT!!  YOU ARE FREE! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!   In Him – Rachel Curtis, Founder P31 Fitness
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