You will hear me say this often, that fitness is a lifestyle. I really do believe that fitness is about more than just exercising to tone up or lose weight. I believe fitness should encompass every aspect of our lives.
Fitness is about fit living. Fit living is more than just squeezing in some exercise. It is about keeping our minds fit, eating healthy and yes, even getting enough rest. It is about living a balanced lifestyle.
I am a really strong advocate for journals. I have kept many different types of journals over the years. What I find beneficial about a journal is that it can open my eyes to see things I might otherwise have missed.
I really do want to keep my life in balance. I know that while I may have one area of fit living under control, there are other areas that could probably use some work. The only way for me to really know what needs work is to keep a journal.
So my plan is to keep a journal that tracks my exercise, eating habits, the amount of sleep I get and even how I feed my mind. After a week of tracking these areas I will get a picture of what needs some work or changing.
Sometimes we have these bad habits that we really don’t understand. If you were to keep track of your eating habits, for instance, you might discover that there are certain moments in the day when you are more tempted to snack. Once you begin to see a pattern you can put together a plan to combat it.
A journal lays it all out there. It can help you set some goals. If you are ready to live a balanced, fit life then a journal may be the key to get you there.
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