What does healthy look like to you?

I follow several everyday moms and fitness enthusiasts who are just like me.  Trying to stay healthy while living a hectic life.  I saw a post that inspired me.  It was involving the "definition of healthy."

What is your definition of healthy?  What does it look like to you?   How would you feel?   What would a healthy you eat?  Would you exercise?  How would you handle stress?  How would you stay motivated?  What types of exercises would you do? 

Are you living for the healthy you now?  Let's think about this for a second.  We all have goals.  Most of the time we think we have to achieve our goals before we actually live like we want to.  Once we get to a certain size or once we lose the amount of weight we want, then we will be happy.  Why can't we be happy where we are starting?  Why can't we accept where we are now?   We are trained to think that we will finally achieve happiness when we fit the mold of society.  I don't buy that. 

Here is what I would like to see.  I want to see people living for themselves and making their own definition of happy and healthy.   Let's get rid of the fad diets and start eating real food and moving our bodies instead of being complacent.  Let's take charge of our health and maybe get rid of some medications.  Some diseases can actually be prevented with the proper diet and exercise.  Why can't we choose that as our medicine?   I would love to see people being happy about eating great healthy food and exercising instead of dreading it.  Why is it that we think that we are missing out when we choose to eat healthy?  Is it really that bad?  What is the worst part about it? 

Let me tell you the best part of this whole post.... you get to decide what your version of healthy is.  If you can't live without chocolate.... don't.  If you can't live without French fries... don't.  You have the authority to decide what you eat in moderation.   If you hate spinach... guess what you don't have to eat that!!!  If carrots aren't your thing... it's ok, your the boss!   What are your favorite healthy foods?  I can't live without salmon, chicken, broccoli, watermelon, strawberries, peppers and a whole list of other foods and yes those foods are healthy!  I also cannot live without chocolate and ice cream and cake and you know what, I eat those things too! 

There is this thing called mindful eating.  It basically means that we keep our health goals in mind when there are special occasions.  For example, who doesn't like to indulge at a party?  Mindful eating means you get to choose what your indulgence food is and how much is acceptable to eat.  Yep, that's right, your the CEO of what you eat.  You get to hire or fire the foods you want in your business.  Let that empower you to live the healthier life that YOU want.   


Have a great weekend!


Becky