We greet this new year with humble anticipation after adjusting our lives to accommodate a global health crisis. At the same time, we recognize our well-being is not completely dependent on outside forces. In fact, some health experts estimate that 80% of our health is reliant on personal choices. How are your sleep habits? Do you prioritize movement, activity and exercise? Do you seek nutritious foods or do you routinely visit the drive-thrus? Are you a sugar/carb addict? Do you drink plenty of water each day? Do you find that you are eating constantly throughout the day or do you give your body time to fast, rest, and digest? Your liver is a workhorse to eliminate toxins, regulate glucose, and process hormones. Are you making this vital organ's job harder by consuming alcohol and other non-healthy substances? Truth be told, I too have moments where I "indulge" but the more I add in healthful practices the less space, time and desire I have for behaviors that potentially reduce and inhibit my health, energy, cognition, and overall well-being.
Every body is different and each has to develop a wellness plan that suits their needs. Mine has certainly evolved over the past 20 years but always at the center is the question, "What allows me to feel and function at my optimal level?" Currently getting to the gym 4-5X/week is a necessity. Because I work from home, I have to be intentional to create social connections. This doesn't mean lengthy conversations at the gym, but rather acknolwedging that being around people energizes and motivates my workouts. It helps me to see others, of all ages, sweating and dedicating time to their health. I have reduced prolonged cardio exercises in exchange for extra weight-lifting, brief sprints, as well as functional movement training with the TRX. Sweat is the ultimate detox!
Second, I continue to use my Athletic Greens each morning. This green drink from New Zealand, full of minerals, vitamins, and whole food sourced nutrients helps boost my energy, aid in digestion, and supports immunity with Vitamin C, zinc, and other anti-inflammatory foods. Maybe it is completely a placebo effect, but for the time being, in the middle of cold and flu season, I will continue the investment. In addition, vitamin D is a maintstay in my supplement regimen.
Finally, my wonderful Pilates clients ensure that my Pilates practice remains consistent and progressive. There are movements I practice now at 50 that were foreign to me at 30 or 40 years of age. I relish the fact I am pain free, likely a product of reducing inflammation through better food choices (less gluten and sugar) and also practicing movements that generate a balance between strength and flexibility always focusing on moving from my center and reducing faulty movement patterns. If I note that my balance or strength is compromised on one side, I seek to restore symmetry rather than power through for the sake of completing at exercise. Pilates teaches awareness, precision and control.
As my children return to college after a wonderful holiday break, my husband and I plan to travel a bit this winter. In light of our pilgrimmage south, mat classes will not resume until March. I will intermittently be available for personal training on the Pilates equipment by appointments. Your health is a gift and we must treat it as such. Do not wait until sickness to make your health a priority. Nurture, enhance, and support your health on a daily basis. My practices do not prevent illness, but based upon yearly doctor visits and lab test results, I do believe they help me maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of diabetes, improve my liver function, and contribute to my overall enjoyment of each day. Wishing you all the best of health and happiness in this New Year! Thank you for your support of Home Training, LLC.
Every body is different and each has to develop a wellness plan that suits their needs. Mine has certainly evolved over the past 20 years but always at the center is the question, "What allows me to feel and function at my optimal level?" Currently getting to the gym 4-5X/week is a necessity. Because I work from home, I have to be intentional to create social connections. This doesn't mean lengthy conversations at the gym, but rather acknolwedging that being around people energizes and motivates my workouts. It helps me to see others, of all ages, sweating and dedicating time to their health. I have reduced prolonged cardio exercises in exchange for extra weight-lifting, brief sprints, as well as functional movement training with the TRX. Sweat is the ultimate detox!
Second, I continue to use my Athletic Greens each morning. This green drink from New Zealand, full of minerals, vitamins, and whole food sourced nutrients helps boost my energy, aid in digestion, and supports immunity with Vitamin C, zinc, and other anti-inflammatory foods. Maybe it is completely a placebo effect, but for the time being, in the middle of cold and flu season, I will continue the investment. In addition, vitamin D is a maintstay in my supplement regimen.
Finally, my wonderful Pilates clients ensure that my Pilates practice remains consistent and progressive. There are movements I practice now at 50 that were foreign to me at 30 or 40 years of age. I relish the fact I am pain free, likely a product of reducing inflammation through better food choices (less gluten and sugar) and also practicing movements that generate a balance between strength and flexibility always focusing on moving from my center and reducing faulty movement patterns. If I note that my balance or strength is compromised on one side, I seek to restore symmetry rather than power through for the sake of completing at exercise. Pilates teaches awareness, precision and control.
As my children return to college after a wonderful holiday break, my husband and I plan to travel a bit this winter. In light of our pilgrimmage south, mat classes will not resume until March. I will intermittently be available for personal training on the Pilates equipment by appointments. Your health is a gift and we must treat it as such. Do not wait until sickness to make your health a priority. Nurture, enhance, and support your health on a daily basis. My practices do not prevent illness, but based upon yearly doctor visits and lab test results, I do believe they help me maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of diabetes, improve my liver function, and contribute to my overall enjoyment of each day. Wishing you all the best of health and happiness in this New Year! Thank you for your support of Home Training, LLC.
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