Health and Wellness
The term “Health and Wellness” is starting come into main stream as of late. Most people just relate it to their health and “wellness”. But do you really know the meaning behind “health and wellness”? It goes deeper than you would think.
I recently posed the question “What is the definition of health and wellness to you” on facebook and twitter. People came up with some great responses:
Here is my definition of health and wellness: Getting the whole pie.
Health and wellness has 5 categories mixed into one.
- Mental health-the ability to learn and develop intellectual capabilites
- Spiritual health-The belief in a unifying force-Godline for some, nature for others, even science.
- Social health-The ability to interact and develop interpersonal relationships.
- Physical health-To supply the body with the nutrients and activity to ward off illness and disease, supply energy and maintain bodily function for maintenance and growth.
Health and wellness is making sure you have a full balance of every aspect of your health. Here is a breakdown on how you can work out each area of health and wellness:
- Mental health-Read, write, do puzzles.
- Spiritual health-This is important, even if you are not religious. But you have to believe in something, even if it is the religion of YOU! Take a few minutes every day, religious or not, to meditate. It clears your mind and allows you to “talk” to a higher power.
- Social health-GO OUT! If you have a significant other, go for a walk, go to a park. Go do something. Have a great circle of friends, go for a night out on the town, or stay in and play a game. Interaction is a key part to the health.
- Physical health-this is the easiest one! Work out. Go for a run/walk. GET EXERCISE!
For more information on ANY of these aspects, please feel free to email us at questions@fitnessnutritionweightloss.com. We will send you more information so you can stay healthy in all the areas of wellness.
Diet
According to a recent study, 1 in 4 people in the US are on a diet. 1 in 4! People have misconstrued what it means to “diet”. You hear people all the time talking about how they are “on a diet”.
WHAT IS A DIET?
A diet, if looked up in a dictionary, is defined as “the kinds of foods that a person, animal, or community habitually eat”. So to say “you are going on a diet” really sets yourself up for short term success. You are telling people I am going to temporarily change what I eat, to see if that will then in turn help me lose weight. A diet is simply what you eat. So instead of going on a diet, try changing your diet. Permanently. You know what you are suppose to eat. We all had it instilled in us by the food pyramid. Unfortunately, the food pyramid does not factor in the schedules of busy life. But don’t let that stop you.
There are books such as Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!
