At Andare Fitness, we just started a transformation contest! This is an exciting time for our contestants because they get to come face to face with reality and where they are at with their health.

What I recommend to do is evaluate the four components of being a healthy person. Those components are sleep, diet, exercise, and happiness/stress.

Sleep:

Am I getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night?
Am I sleeping through the entire night?
Do I take time during the day for a nap or quiet time?
Do I get to sleep no later than 10:30pm?
Do I wake-up feeling rested and ready to take on the day?

If you answered Yes to all five then your sleep and rest quality is good. If you answerd No to three or less, then you need to work on the sleep component of your health.

Diet:
Do you eat processed foods? Ex. food from a box or white flour/sugar foods or frozen dinners are processed:
Do you eat vegetables with fewer than two meals a day?
Do you skip breakfast?
Have you been on more than four different “diets” to lose weight?
Do you eat meals that only contain carboydrates?

If you have answered NO to all five questions than your diet is good. If you you have anwered Yes to 3three or more, you may need to work on your nutrition.

Stress
Do you often feel anxious?
Do you worry of job, income or money problems?
Do you lash out at others?
Do you feel that you are exhausted all the time and can’t take anymore?
Do you feel sad, depressed, lonely or isolated?

If you answered NO to all five, then stress is not affected you. If you answered Yes to three or more Stress really could be affecting your health.
Exercise:

Are you exercising at least 3 days a week?
Does your exercise program increase your functionality and well being?
Are you strength training at least two days a week?
Are you working on flexiblity and mobility at least 2 days a week?
Is your exercise program enjoyable?

If you answered yes to all five, the you have a good workout program going. If you answered, no to three or more you may need some assistance with your exercise program.

This is just a brief evaluation of your health. But I hope it gets you thinking. If you’re not happy with your current state of health, then take a look and see what needs to change. Being aware of what is not working is a powerful tool in making changes.

I wish each one of you the very best as you pursue your most healthiest  and happiest life.

Oh, by the way. A great resource is the book “How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy” by Paul Chek. There is an extensive questionairre in the book to give you a clear evaluation of your current health.