Dear reader,
During these times often things get a way from you. Like going to the gym because it is closed or forgetting to eat healthy because the summer is going to pass you away. But that should not happen. These are extraordinary times where you can change and really keep up with the fitness levels you want or desire to have.
Today I am going to take you on my journey how I keep myself fit in 4 ways! Don't worry, you don't need to do a lot of exercises but you do need to make sure that you keep yourself going to achieve great success. Within the enjoyment and success lies a part that is called repetition. By repeating the different processes over and over you are able to achieve your fit goals easier and with more fun and energy.
Physical fit:
Let's start of with the one most people love to do. It is often the hardest but once you are going the rewards and the progress you make are greater than ever before. Even with the gym's being closed, no to little equipment, space or other excuse it is very possible to keep up your physical fitness. You have to be creative, maybe purchase a few tools and you can go back to work on your fitness in no time.
For me I started running again. After my last big run of 10 english miles in September I have not really done any running out doors. I have a beautiful lake and forest just outside my house and it use it now about four or five times a week. Because I also went to the gym I found exercise equipment online and am able to work out on my cardio as well as strengthening my muscles. I always keep challenging myself with new habits and goals, so I am doing daily pushups for 90 days straight. More on habits and challenges coming up in a different blog.
Nutritional fit:
This is one that I very important for your physical as mental fitness. Your body is like a car, you need to fuel it correctly and on a regular basis. If you fail to do this the consequences are very frighting. What I mean with Nutritional Fitness is that you watch and maybe even track what you eat. Often little snacks, cookies, chocolates and so one slip in without you even noticing it. It is important that you keep fueling the engine on the right way.
Since the beginning of the year I have gave up eating meat. I eat most of my meals vegetarian. On less then five occasions this year have I eaten meat. I don't miss it and I enjoy feeling much better and healthier. Often I also take it one step further for my dinner and then I cook plant based. This to keep my body in shape and give the best possible fuel to keep myself going. More on my vegetarian and plant based lifestyle coming up in a different blog.
Mentally fit:
You have different engines within your body. The two most important are your hart and your brain. In the previous part I have shown you how you need to take care of the physical part of your body, but you also need to take care of the mental part of your body. Being able to take care of your mental part of your body is important to get further in live and to be able to learn new things. There are different ways to do this but I am going to talk about one.
For me staying mentally fit is by reading. I read a lot!! During this "lockdown" I have bought nearly 12 books and I am on my way to reading all of them. My goal for this year as you might remember is that I would like to read 20 books before the end of the year. I have read 16 already. I will reach my goal probably easily before the end of June. Should I double my goal for the end of the year then? Let me know in the comments below.
Spiritually fit:
The final four of the fittest is spiritually fit. People often forget about this one and it just like the other three a very important factor. Now during time of fear, unsurtanty and doubt it is always good to take some extra time to clear your mind. You get news and information at every corner and every moment of the day. To be able to calm yourself down and take even just a few minutes out of every day to focus can make a huge difference.
I have been practicing and studying the art of meditation and mindfulness for a little while now. For almost the last 50 days I have been meditating for about 5 tot 15 minutes every night before I go to bed. I relax my body, my mind and my spirit. The meditation helps me to tone down my thoughts and clear my mind before going to sleep. I feel much better and much more relaxed. I have challenged myself to 90 days of mediation and I will share the results with you in an future blog.
Being and staying fit is important. Even if you are able to do just a little bit that will give you greater change over the longer run. If you have any questions, need some tips or would like to share your ways of staying fit leave them in the comments below.
Thank you for reading, stay fit!!
Franklin, Moments2Success.
During these times often things get a way from you. Like going to the gym because it is closed or forgetting to eat healthy because the summer is going to pass you away. But that should not happen. These are extraordinary times where you can change and really keep up with the fitness levels you want or desire to have.
Today I am going to take you on my journey how I keep myself fit in 4 ways! Don't worry, you don't need to do a lot of exercises but you do need to make sure that you keep yourself going to achieve great success. Within the enjoyment and success lies a part that is called repetition. By repeating the different processes over and over you are able to achieve your fit goals easier and with more fun and energy.
Physical fit:
Let's start of with the one most people love to do. It is often the hardest but once you are going the rewards and the progress you make are greater than ever before. Even with the gym's being closed, no to little equipment, space or other excuse it is very possible to keep up your physical fitness. You have to be creative, maybe purchase a few tools and you can go back to work on your fitness in no time.
For me I started running again. After my last big run of 10 english miles in September I have not really done any running out doors. I have a beautiful lake and forest just outside my house and it use it now about four or five times a week. Because I also went to the gym I found exercise equipment online and am able to work out on my cardio as well as strengthening my muscles. I always keep challenging myself with new habits and goals, so I am doing daily pushups for 90 days straight. More on habits and challenges coming up in a different blog.
Nutritional fit:
This is one that I very important for your physical as mental fitness. Your body is like a car, you need to fuel it correctly and on a regular basis. If you fail to do this the consequences are very frighting. What I mean with Nutritional Fitness is that you watch and maybe even track what you eat. Often little snacks, cookies, chocolates and so one slip in without you even noticing it. It is important that you keep fueling the engine on the right way.
Since the beginning of the year I have gave up eating meat. I eat most of my meals vegetarian. On less then five occasions this year have I eaten meat. I don't miss it and I enjoy feeling much better and healthier. Often I also take it one step further for my dinner and then I cook plant based. This to keep my body in shape and give the best possible fuel to keep myself going. More on my vegetarian and plant based lifestyle coming up in a different blog.
Mentally fit:
You have different engines within your body. The two most important are your hart and your brain. In the previous part I have shown you how you need to take care of the physical part of your body, but you also need to take care of the mental part of your body. Being able to take care of your mental part of your body is important to get further in live and to be able to learn new things. There are different ways to do this but I am going to talk about one.
For me staying mentally fit is by reading. I read a lot!! During this "lockdown" I have bought nearly 12 books and I am on my way to reading all of them. My goal for this year as you might remember is that I would like to read 20 books before the end of the year. I have read 16 already. I will reach my goal probably easily before the end of June. Should I double my goal for the end of the year then? Let me know in the comments below.
Spiritually fit:
The final four of the fittest is spiritually fit. People often forget about this one and it just like the other three a very important factor. Now during time of fear, unsurtanty and doubt it is always good to take some extra time to clear your mind. You get news and information at every corner and every moment of the day. To be able to calm yourself down and take even just a few minutes out of every day to focus can make a huge difference.
Being and staying fit is important. Even if you are able to do just a little bit that will give you greater change over the longer run. If you have any questions, need some tips or would like to share your ways of staying fit leave them in the comments below.
Thank you for reading, stay fit!!
Franklin, Moments2Success.
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