Redefining Health | by Madisyn Taylor 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 Scott and Beth Putnam You deserve to look and feel exactly the way you desire, and you have the power to make it happen! Whether you want to drop a few pounds to fit into your skinny jeans, or you're ready to learn about a healthy and sustainable way of eating, it is possible to establish a completely new relationship with food and create healthier eating habits. You can enjoy the benefits of consuming delicious plant-based foods on a spiritual, human, and practical level while achieving your own lasting diet, weight, and lifestyle goals. Scott and Beth are diet and lifestyle change experts who have developed a simple and sustainable food strategy that incorporates the best plant-based recipes with the tools needed to boost your metabolism and get an extra calorie burn with every meal. This course provides a fun, interactive weight loss and nutrition program that focuses on helping and healing the whole person, while losing unwanted pounds for good so you can look and feel great in all your clothes! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 2. Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 5. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 6. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 7. Overcoming Body Stiffness 8. 21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond 9. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 10. The Best Year of Your Life
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