Get Healthy Blog Hop
My mother used to tell me that if you don't have your health, you don't have anything. She was so right! I know that if for some reason I don't feel well, I'm not inspired to write and I have no desire to head into the studio to paint. That's why I've developed a plan for Writing Health.
Excercise
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| Fitness Classes are good for your health. |
Writers spend way too much time seated in front of a computer. To maintain good health, we need to develop an exercise program from the very beginning. Years ago, I began taking aerobics classes. I went from floor aerobics to step aerobics. At first, I worried that the step would injure my knees but found instead that it strengthened them. Over the years, I've taken a variety of classes but have kept a schedule of doing at least 3 hour-long or longer classes each week. Right now, I take a Tabata class (an interval training class using the 20/10 rule of 20 seconds of workout then 10 seconds of rest with 8 repetitions per cycle and 8 to 12 cycles per class), Zumba (an intense class with Latin and other dance routines), and Hatha Yoga. The Tabata class includes use of Power Ropes for strength training. With these classes and playing tennis when possible, my weight is basically what it was when I was in high school (including a little additional weight for the muscles I have now I didn't have then).
I am fortunate that my Fitness Center offers a wide variety of classes for all levels of ability. If you don't have the opportunity to go to a Wellness Center, you can set up a schedule of walking a mile or two three or four times a week. Also, get a set of hand weights and keep them by your computer desk. Do a set of biceps lifts and a set of triceps lifts several times during the day at least three days a week. While lifting weights, strengthen your eyesight from focusing on distant objects through your office window.
Healthy Diet
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| Meat and cheese from this tray would be good choices. |
Everyone needs a healthy diet. I am not a cook and cannot offer recipe advice. However, I do believe in eating balanced meals including fresh vegetables and salads with lunch and dinner. We have chicken and fish most often and pork or beef on occasion. I seldom eat hamburger because I've found it leaves me sluggish. For the past few months, we have not eaten bread because of concerns that the genetically engineered grains are not good for our health. Although I'm not following it completely, I am interested in the Paleo diet.
I believe in common sense when it comes to eating. No fad diets. Stay away from snack food. Take vitamin supplements. We've found that Chondroitin/Glucosamine is an excellent supplement to prevent leg cramps and arthritic problems--three a day.
Get healthy. Stay healthy. Make that your plan for life.
