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Does your lifestyle support health and fitness? We all know
that it's the little things that really count. How do all the
little things you do, on a daily basis, add up to perfect health?
If you're like the rest of us, some of your habits are helping,
and some are probably hindering your health. Keeping a health
journal is one way to heighten your awareness of the impact
of your daily habits.
Writing down your daily habits has countless
benefits. First, you'll become aware of them. Many habits are
so ingrained that we don't even think about how they affect
the quality of our lives. What types of habits should you write
down? Begin with the obvious ones: keep track of what you eat
for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and don't forget to record
those snacks you eat without much forethought, the morning muffin
in the car, the candy from the bowl in your office kitchen,
and the second serving of dinner that you ate, in spite of the
fact that you were already full. Also record your exercise routines,
and make note of when you did or did not exercise.
Buy a small journal, one that you like carrying
around. Be sure to date your entries. Make your journal as detailed
as you like. Some people just make lists of foods and supplements,
others make note of their activities for each day and how they
were feeling. If you experience any sort of illness, from a
common cold to an allergic reaction, your health journal will
help you track important information.
Keep a journal to see how your daily habits
are helping you reach your perfect weight. If you aren't at
your perfect weight, and you aren't creating the type of healthy
lifestyle you really value, your health journal can help you
define what is, and what isn't, working for your benefit.
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