A Healthy Body
by Tommy Smith

In a time of gadgets, fast food, motor transportation and office working environments, most people face a long and hard struggle with staying fit and maintaining a healthy body. This article is aimed at providing you with some basic tools to fight the modern age and make sure that you are taking care of your body while enjoying a healthy lifestyle.

A healthy body is not always the most muscular, well-defined body builder. Having a healthy body includes not just your physical well-being, but your mental and emotional stability in life. With so many people struggling day to day with stress, poor eating habits, modern conveniences and hectic schedules, it is no wonder we are having a hard time taking care of ourselves.

We will cover the three basic components of living a healthy life and taking care of your body and those categories are physical fitness, mental fitness, and emotional fitness. It is not uncommon for individuals to focus on one of these areas, but few commit to a full body regiment that supports the well-being and longevity of their body. So let’s take a look at a few great suggestions for your overall health and beauty.

First, and the most popular of the three, is taking care of your physical appearance. Having a well defined, toned, and rocking body builds confidence and self esteem. There are so many different exercise programs, diet suggestions, and fitness solutions that often times it is hard to know which ones to try out. The good news is that you don’t have to struggle with the “best” workout to get results, but simply committing to on-going, consistent physical activity can give you the results you are searching for.

Second is working on your mental state. Most individuals suffer from fatigue caused by the constant bombardment of noise, stress, gadgets and so much more. Finding a way to sharpen your mind is key to making sure you live a long and alert lifestyle. With the growing trend of mental awareness you can find multiple websites and companies that provide brain teasers, mental sharpness activities, and group activities to help keep your mind sharp and young.

The last aspect of a full body health plan is making sure that you are emotionally stable and continue to cultivate your emotional well-being. It is said that millions of Americans suffer from some form of depression, and with the constant stress of day-to-day life, most don’t even know they are suffering from the disease. Finding a way to support your emotional well-being is key to a happy life and you can find emotional support groups, therapists, friends and family to help you find your way. Some people find comfort in a certain activity that brings them joy, such as taking a walk in the park, going camping or even meditating. No matter what your emotional activity, it is equally important that you spend time taking care of your emotional state.

Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just eating your vegetables and getting enough sleep, although most of us don’t even meet that goal. Having a well balanced routine that addresses your physical needs, mental distress, and emotional well-being will give you a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. I encourage everyone to take a quick mental note of your current activities and identify if you are taking care of each area of your body. If you find that you are lacking in one or more areas for your total body health, then now is the time to take action!