Body

The first thing many of us think when we hear the word “body” is how we look. “This person or that person has a nice body”, “I want a body like that”, or to go further, “I’ll never have a body like that”. The body actually starts on the inside. From the food we eat, to our digestive system which leads to how we look and feel to exercising on a daily basis.

I’ll use the analogy of building a house. You would never build a house without a solid foundation, so why do so many of us think we can just jump into an exercise routine and get the results we want? We have to start with nutrition. You are what you eat and even though it may sound cliché, it actually holds true.  If we keep putting processed, preservative laden foods into our bodies, then doesn't it make sense that our bodies will have a more difficult time breaking down these foods and possibly lead to unwanted fat stores or the loss of energy to carry out daily tasks. Over time, we become more fatigued, lack of focus, or possibly ill. We must start eating out of necessity and not just because food tastes good and is always around.

Disease starts in the colon. Look twice at what your diet consists of and then take a closer look at how you look and feel. The number one immunological organ in your body is your colon. It contributes to good health, vitality, and longevity. It will also contribute strongly to poor health, low energy, and serious health problems if toxic wastes are allowed to accumulate, which then start a whole host of health problems. Cancer of the colon and rectum (Colo rectal Cancer) is the second most common form of cancer overall in the United States. Food has a direct relation to our health, so we need to be held accountable and make some necessary changes so we can keep up with our kids and grandkids.

From here, we move on into exercise programs…

Core muscles are those that reside in the area of the belly and the mid and lower back (not the shoulders), and peripherally include the hips, the shoulders and the neck and work directly with your mind. This is your foundation. Building your body from the inside out is the best way to approach the rest of your life. Exercise is just as important. If you don’t use your body, you will lose the ability to perform daily tasks with ease. Over time, muscles will weaken and bones will deteriorate. When properly performed, strength training can provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being including increased bone, muscle, tendon and ligament strength and toughness, improved joint function, reduced potential for injury, improved cardiac function and elevated good cholesterol.

Will you change?