Does your lifestyle
support health and fitness? We all know that it's the little
things that really count. How do all the little things you do,
on a daily basis, add up to perfect health? If you're like the
rest of us, some of your habits are helping, and some are probably
hindering your health. Keeping a health journal is one way to
heighten your awareness of the impact of your daily habits.
Writing
down your daily habits has countless benefits. First, you'll
become aware of them. Many habits are so ingrained that we
don't even think about how they affect the quality of our
lives. What types of habits should you write down? Begin with
the obvious ones: keep track of what you eat for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, and don't forget to record those snacks
you eat without much forethought, the morning muffin in the
car, the candy from the bowl in your office kitchen, and the
second serving of dinner that you ate, in spite of the fact
that you were already full. Also record your exercise routines,
and make note of when you did or did not exercise.
Buy a
small journal, one that you like carrying around. Be sure
to date your entries. Make your journal as detailed as you
like. Some people just make lists of foods and supplements,
others make note of their activities for each day and how
they were feeling. If you experience any sort of illness,
from a common cold to an allergic reaction, your health journal
will help you track important information.
Keep
a journal to see how your daily habits are helping you reach
your perfect weight. If you aren't at your perfect weight,
and you aren't creating the type of healthy lifestyle you
really value, your health journal can help you define what
is, and what isn't, working for your benefit.
