This has been a year of intense study for me. I've read more in the past year than in my entire life (other than college), a lot of it personal improvement and spiritual books. I even completed a small journal of thought-provoking and inspirational quotes from some of the most respected thinkers and refer to it regularly.
But like many of you find with your own fitness and nutrition programs, at a certain point, we need to get organized and apply some structure to make sure we're making continual progress in an intended direction.
So, below is my stab at that process. For me, a balanced focus on a broad-based triad of mind, body and spirit is critical to health and happiness. So I'm starting with the macro-view of the whole pie. In the next few posts, I'll concentrate on the details of the areas of my chosen field (fitness and nutrition) and we'll develop a framework anyone can use to get his or her body healthier.
I. Mind
...A.Critical Thinking (rational, structured, analytical)
...B. Creative Thinking (resourceful, innovative, exploratory)
II. Body
...A. Exercise (endurance, strength, flexibility, lower body fat, core conditioning, balance, coordination and agility)
...B. Nutrition (volume, consistency, balance, variety and quality of food and drink)
...C. Rest (recovery and repair for improved physical capacity)
III. Spirit
...A. Peace of Mind (inner calm, forgiveness, allowing the present moment to be as it is)
...B. Emotional, Psychological Growth (reaching a deeper level of understanding and acceptance)
...C. Inspiration, Motivation (remaining open and responding to the "spark" that initiates action)
...D. Connectedness (relinquishing judgment, extending compassion)
But like many of you find with your own fitness and nutrition programs, at a certain point, we need to get organized and apply some structure to make sure we're making continual progress in an intended direction.
So, below is my stab at that process. For me, a balanced focus on a broad-based triad of mind, body and spirit is critical to health and happiness. So I'm starting with the macro-view of the whole pie. In the next few posts, I'll concentrate on the details of the areas of my chosen field (fitness and nutrition) and we'll develop a framework anyone can use to get his or her body healthier.
I. Mind
...A.Critical Thinking (rational, structured, analytical)
...B. Creative Thinking (resourceful, innovative, exploratory)
II. Body
...A. Exercise (endurance, strength, flexibility, lower body fat, core conditioning, balance, coordination and agility)
...B. Nutrition (volume, consistency, balance, variety and quality of food and drink)
...C. Rest (recovery and repair for improved physical capacity)
III. Spirit
...A. Peace of Mind (inner calm, forgiveness, allowing the present moment to be as it is)
...B. Emotional, Psychological Growth (reaching a deeper level of understanding and acceptance)
...C. Inspiration, Motivation (remaining open and responding to the "spark" that initiates action)
...D. Connectedness (relinquishing judgment, extending compassion)
