Here's to Our Health

[BeingMe]

This is a great idea! We tend to forget about ourselves, including our health, when we are so focussed on saving our marriages. I am in the process of studying for a certificate in fitness training, and finding it really interesting. I started it as a way to detach, focus on something else that will help me get fit and healthy, and for a career where I can be financially independent of H, if the need arises. I complete the certificate next year. I am so excited about this career change, and ultimately, want to write about health and fitness issues, especially as pertaining to lifestyle changes that help us keep healthy as we age.

What I have learned, so far, is that one should follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly (without burning out), and give yourself time to de-stress. I don't believe in following a diet, except to generally follow the food pyramid prescribed by Canada Health, and to make sure I get 5-10 fruits and veggies a day. Carbs are very important if you are doing cardio exercises, and protein for weights, but eat wholegrain carbs, and low fat protein, such as skinless chicken, fish, and lean beef.

I am going to be researching the Mediterranean diet (good for the heart, I believe), Japanese way of eating, and the book French Women Don't Get Fat. I believe they are more about lifestyle, rather than dieting. If anyone is interested, I will post my opinions on what I find out.

My keywords for health (for the body, mind and spirit), are balance, moderation, resilience, and love (you have to love yourself in order to do what's right for your body, and love your family and friends so that you can set a good example and be around longer for them)