Our bodies are temples and a true gift from God so it's critical that we take good care of them daily. This requires some basic effort including eating a healthy diet, exercising, drinking plenty of water, and getting an ample amount of sleep. We're not always perfect at these things and you don't have to go to an extreme, but if you do the basics you will have a more comfortable life. We also know that genetics plays a role in the bodies we have but we do work hard to maintain and sustain a fit body. We encourage you to do the same. Whatever you decide to do with your bodies, that is your choice and we also believe everyone is beautiful so don't stress or be too hard on yourself--nothing and no one will ever be perfect but we are all special and unique just the way we are.
Health + Fitness
let's get moving
There are some KEY non-negotiable healthy habits you have to master to maintain a healthy life. They are basic and should be easy to do but it's amazing how many of them we neglect. When we don't do things like drink water and get ample sleep, we start to suffer. So take time today and write out a list of the things you need to do to be healthy each and every day. Here is a good article via WebMD with a checklist to use to guide you.
develop healthy habits
Here are some ways to have better health.
Read More: 12 Healthy Habits of Super Healthy People
This one is SO important and working out can be done many ways and often for free. You can even do things at your office like using a standup desk, taking a walk during lunch, or even doing squats or something else to be active.
We swear by the Peloton App and do not have a peloton bike or tread. The App is full of great classes of various lengths and styles and you can do a 10 min meditation, and then a 20 min yoga, or you can do an outdoor walk or run, or arms and legs strength training, HIIT classes, and more! It is amazing and only $13 a month (and the first two months are free)!! ClassPass is also great to go try a variety of classes and not be locked into a long-term contract. It’s easy to use in most cities and great for traveling. You can even use it for getting pedicures or massages if you want.
Find time to workout
Here are some ways to have better health.
Learn More: Peloton App and ClassPass
We try and detox at least once a year. We have found that cleaning your body out makes you feel so much better. It also gives you a chance to review the things you eat and drink and how you care for your body. There are several programs out there and a lot of ways to do it. January and sometime in the summer seem to be the best times to reset and do a detox. It is not always easy, but you will feel so much better after you do it.
Do a detox once a year
Here are some ways to have better health.
Read More: Gaiam's 10 Ways to Detoxify Your Body
This is not a black and white topic. Some of you are already not drinkers or have stopped drinking. Alcohol can be a very dangerous thing when over consumed or abused. We try hard not to overdo it mostly because we hate to be hungover, but also because it's not what God intended from alcohol. Jesus drank (and made) wine, but never as an escape or a clutch to get through life. So if you are struggling with alcohol or any controlled substance, we encourage you to get help or to take a break.
Sobriety can be hard to do but the toolkit to the left of this paragraph has a lot of resources to help! Like anything in life, moderation is key and it is especially important to take control over anything that might have control over you. We encourage you to try and limit what you put into your body, especially when it's not healthy for you!
Limit your alcohol consumption
Here are some ways to have better health.
