NutriFit

The new year is a great time to look back at the old year and thank God for how far you've come. As you evaluate, look forward to the new year ahead with hope and anticipation that it will be better as you better yourself. "There's no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs." - Zig Ziglar Physically as you aim to be healthier, fitter and with improved energy, look to take care of your diet by counting calories. The more you're aware of your quality of food, the more you'll notice your body changing for good. (Go vegan!) Also, insert up to 3 workouts into your weekly schedule, especially if you lead a generally sedentary lifestyle. Emotionally and socially , it is important to make time for what relaxes and recharges you. Find an activity that makes you happier or more uplifted; for ladies it might be a social gathering or karaoke and men could use a visit to the beach or golf course with buddies. Spiritually be with God and in tune with t...

Why: Keeping your mind sharp is one way of maintaining your overall wellbeing. Mental wellness is boosted by constantly giving yourself the right nutrients, but the most direct means of working your mind is to do mental exercises. Like the rest of the muscles in your body, the brain needs a good workout, through informational input and output. Mental degradation happens over time. A granduncle of mine had stopped working for 5 years, and in the last 2 he left the house less frequently due to joint pains. In that time he became so reclusive that he visibly aged... not just in appearance but more so in his interaction with people. He was slower to respond and seemed to take a longer time to think. He is still joyful and likes to be around people though, and this was but a setback in this phase of his life. How: There are a few ways to stave off this issue. Learning a new skill stimulates different parts of the brain, allowing new neuron pathways to form and connect in the br...