More Than Just Food

“Just as food is needed for the body, love is needed for the soul” – Osho

    On this blog I focus a lot about food and how to be healthier in terms of what you eat and the things your put in your body. The truth is though; there are a lot of factors that contribute to your overall health. I am going to focus on three main aspects of people’s lives that often have a chain reaction to their physical health.

    First is your career/job, does your job produce a lot of stress for you, which makes you stress eat, or so tired that you don’t have time to do anything else. Are you unhappy, try to find ways to do things you enjoy at work. Play music if that is possible, or if you have the ability to incorporate projects or things you’re passionate about into the work you already do. If you are not happy, look for new jobs that will fulfill what you love to do and the passion behind it, while you are in that transition try finding volunteer opportunities to make you happier.

    Second would be physical activity. I have talked about this, but just as a reminder, you need to try to get some physical activity into your day. It is not only beneficial to your physical health, but also to your mental health as well. A short walk can work wonders.  “Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise (cardio) has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve sleep, and improve self-esteem. Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-anxiety effects.” (ADAA.org)

    Lastly we will touch on the relationships in your life. This refers to any relationship in your life including, marriage, family, friendships etc. As with your job, if relationships stress you out they might make you stress eat and that is usually never good for you food. My personal rule to relationships is, if it’s not bringing you something productive/positive (happiness, inspiration, love, etc.) then you need to reevaluate what the relationship is doing to you and your life. I don’t believe you need to start cutting people off but a serious conversation with those you consider important might need to be had if they are not bringing you what you think you need. Also a good positive relationship with yourself is very important. You need to love yourself and know your wants, what makes you happy and how to truly enjoy your own company to be able to give of yourself in other relationships.

    These are all things I have learned in my health coaching program. I firmly believe in more than just food making you healthy and happy. I hope you take this information and apply what you need to your lives.

Live Healthy,

     Nadia