Once we have determined our physical ailments, we must now do what we can to get our bodies to optimum strength. In our substance abuse and dependency, we have allowed our bodies to wither or weigh us down.

Physical Prowess – Get fit!

Our muscles eventually break down into fat when not in use. All those hours spent hiding in our rooms drinking or getting high takes a huge toll on our physical bodies. Once they start wreaking havoc on our chemistry and molecular balance, they continue to damage our muscles and skeletal strength.

If you have allowed your body to weaken into a state of mental, physical, and spiritual starvation, feed yourself. Consume healthy amounts of food. Take walks and runs to increase your cardiovascular strength. Work out with weights. The resistance helps us increase muscular growth.

Drink lots of water.

If you have allowed you body to bloat and carry excess weight, look at your behavior patterns as well. What is it that you are eating? What physical activities do you do during the week? Do you sweat? Are you eating at odd times during the day? Are you eating late at night? Is it hard to stop eating? Too many sweets?

Push yourself. Go out and work on your body. Find your limits. Don’t rush and exhaust yourself right away. But also don’t take it make it laborious.

Take time to understand what limits are self imposed. There are some who outperform their own expectations and others who always fall short. Once you find your point of breaking, ease off and rejuvenate yourself. Know that is your limit and find yourself at that physical edge on a constant basis.

Some days will be easier. Some days will be rough. But fight and believe that the hard work will help you find your inner strength. Once you are mentally ready, push through those limits and challenge yourself to set a higher standard.

Find your healthy body range and cut/gain the weight necessary. Be determined and visualize your body type. Results will come. You may want to consult a personal trainer or research online about what exercises and muscle groups need exercising.

What are your bodily needs? What are your bodily wants? Fulfill your body’s desire to be fit and strong.

Food: You’re Eating What? Self Control

Diet and health go hand in hand. What are you eating? Is your diet balanced? Are you consuming the appropriate amounts of fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy and carbohydrates?

Replace candy and cookies for dried fruit and popcorn. Eat whole grains rather than blanched flours. Eat your daily fiber needs. Try low fat, low sugar alternatives to your favorite foods. More often than not though there may be a taste difference, it may not be immediately noticeable.

Consume as many raw and fresh foods as you can. By doing so, we can maximize all the health benefits of natural fruits and vegetables. Leaning away from processed foods, we shall be able to process and digests all the vitamins and minerals with greater ease.

The following is a table from www.health.gov that breaks down a balanced diet. The DASH diet eating plan is specifically used to lower blood pressure. In 2010, a new report will be released to account for the new research and science that will evolve healthier diet plans.

TABLE SAMPLE USDA FOOD GUIDE AND THE DASH EATING

TABLE SAMPLE USDA FOOD GUIDE AND THE DASH EATING

Eat foods that match your dietary needs. Your physician shall be able to assist you with your specific nutritional needs and balance your diet accordingly. Consistently monitoring your physical health will allow a greater awareness which leads to stronger choices in life.