Redefining Health | Health is not a numerical concept and cannot be defined using statistics. Human beings, however, tend to want to quantify well-being into easily understandable figures. We feel compelled to ascribe numbers to every aspect of wellness, from the qualities of our food to our fitness levels to the physical space we occupy. As a consequence of social pressures, we turn our attention away from health and focus instead on the most contentious of these figures -- weight -- checking our scales to see how we measure up to our peers and role models. Yet each of us is equipped to gauge our relative healthfulness without any equipment whatsoever. When we have achieved a state of wellness, we feel buoyant and energetic. Some of us are naturally slim, while others will always be curvy. No matter what our weight, we can use the cues we receive from our physical and mental selves to judge how healthy we really are. When you throw away your scale, you commit to a lifestyle that honors the innate wisdom that comes from within your body and within your mind. It is logical to examine how you feel while considering your health -- a strong, fit, and well-nourished individual will seldom feel heavy, bloated, or fatigued. If you have concerns regarding your weight, remind yourself that at its proper weight, your body will feel buoyant and agile. Movement becomes a source of joy. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are all easy to do because your joints and organs are functioning as they were meant to. When you are physically healthy, your mind will also typically occupy a place of well-being. Mental clarity and an ability to focus are two natural traits of whole-self health. Surprisingly, promoting this type of easy-to-discern wellness within yourself takes no special effort outside of satisfying your hunger with nourishing, wholesome foods and moving your body. The numbers you see on the scale, while nominally informative, can prevent you from reaching your healthful eating goals by giving you a false indicator of health. You will know when you have achieved true health because every fiber of your being will send you signals of wellness. When you choose to listen to these signals instead of relying on the scale, your definition of well-being will be uniquely adapted to the needs of your body and of your mind. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sadie Nardini Looking to workout and get fit fast? With this 21-day highly effective program from yoga expert, Sadie Nardini, you'll be guided through a series of energizing HIIT Yoga classes that will help you build strength and head to toe muscle definition in just 20-30 minutes per session. With 21 different targeted workout themes including Core Strength Transformer, Beautiful Booty, Awesome Arms, and Detox & Cleanse, you'll get everything you need to achieve the exact same cardio health, toning, and calorie burn results as an hour of intense exercise at the gym, but in half the time. Start getting in your whole body workout in less time and move on with your day! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 3. Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible 4. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 5. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 6. Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing 7. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor 8. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 9. 4 Minute Metabolism Booster 10. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras
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