My weight gain was getting out of control. Yes, I was in menopause—and that is definitely an excuse I could use. But I had been in menopause for several years, and it was only when I turned sixty-two that the weight stuck to me like super glue.
Do you binge eat? If you find that you have great difficulty controlling the amount of food you consume, you may have a problem with binge eating. But you are not alone. According to Healthline, almost three million people in the United States deal with binge-eating disorder.[1] Binge eating ruins your relationship with food and negatively affects your livelihood. Having a healthy relationship with food is important not only for your physical well-being, but also for your spiritual health.
The holiday season is here, and our minds are filled with holiday to-do’s. We want a calm mental and spiritual mindset that embraces each moment filled with inner peace, but we do not want to miss one detail. We want to do everything in our power to make this holiday season special.
For decades health professionals have been warning that increased mortality is associated with sedentary lifestyles. According to Healthy People 2020, 36% of adults did not pursue any physical activity during leisure time. A study discussed in a recent Harvard Heart Letter revealed that the average participant’s day consisted of 7.7 hours sleep and 10.4 hours sitting— presumably much of that at work.
Are you wellness-wise? Healthy living encompasses making wise choices that promote our overall wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Sadly, many individuals disregard their overall health by indulging in unhealthy food, living a sedentary life, neglecting their mental well-being, and giving little importance to soul care. We desire complete wellness while neglecting the disciplines to achieve it.