I use this Fit 22 program to get healthy so I decided I would post it for everyone's benefit
1) Daily/ Read the Bible- I use a program from youversion.com, it's for a computer, iPhone and iPad
2) Daily/ Relax and be joyful in all things- I tend to be high stressed. It's time to not get blown by every wind and take things as they come
3) Daily/ Pray and have at least 15 minutes of quiet time- I tend to do this in my car
4) Daily/ Give others money, time or sincere compliments- It doesn't take a lot for you to be a "giver" make it your mission to do it daily
5) Daily/ Use organic shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and laundry detergent- The toughest one on the list is the deodorant, but some brands actually work. This helps keep your home a healthy environment
6) Daily/ Set myself up for a good, healthy and rejuvenating sleep each night- For me this means relaxing and turning the TV off. It also helps to go to bed at about the same time and have a cool, dark room
7) Daily/ Drink half my body weight in ounces of water every day- Read the research, proper hydration is linked to a healthy weight, improved moods and even a longer life. I use an app on my iPhone called "Water Your Body"
8) Daily/ Drink a fresh extracted glass of diluted carrot juice daily- There is a huge rush of sugar in fresh carrot juice, so by diluting it you reduce the sugar but still benefit from the living enzymes in fresh vegetable juice
9) Daily/ Make a habit of lifetime learning- A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their education ends at high school or college. Make it a point to devour personal development books and audio programs, take night classes, and learn, learn, learn
10) Daily/ Take a vitamin regimen of a whole food multi-vitamin, Fish oil, and CoQ10- with Supplements, a lot of times, you get what you pay for so buy quality products. Your health is worth it
11) Daily/ Do not eat white flour, white rice or refined sugar-stick with whole (preferably sprouted) grains, brown rice and use agave nectar as a sweetener.
12) Daily/ Eat organic and local when possible- This applies to fruits, vegetables and especially meats. Use meats that have not been pumped full of antibiotics and hormones
13) Daily/ Drink red wine in moderation- The heart healthy benefits are huge but turn harmful when drinking too much. 2 glasses max for most people
14) Daily/ Drink organic coffee and tea - Instead of drinking 5 cups of commercial grade coffees and teas just drink one or two cups of organic, high quality, specialty grade beverages. Once you taste the difference you'll never go back. Have fun experimenting with all the different blends and varieties of both coffee and tea
15) Daily/ Maintain Healthy Vitamin D Levels- We need the suns rays to create proper vitamin D in our bodies. If we don't get enough from the sun we should consider additional supplementation. Most people in the U.S. are vitamin D deficient. This can cause a whole range of health problems. Get tested by your Doctor and discuss options for raising and maintaining healthy levels of this much overlooked and very important vitamin
16) Daily/ Eat Super green food- There is a lot of green powders available at the health food store. There are tons of carotenoids, chlorophyll, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals packed into these green powders. I like Dr. Ben Kim's Organic Greens. I mix it with coconut water. The coconut water's slight sweetness makes the greens a lot more drinkable plus CW has a huge boost of potassium
17) Daily/ Jump on a mini Trampoline- do this 5 to 10 minutes a day. This has been proven to stimulate your lymph system
18) Bi-Weekly/ Use weights for strength training- strength training provides improvements in overall health including increased bone strength and muscle mass, and can even increase your good cholesterol
19) 4 days per week/ Get Cardio Exercise - Just 30 minutes of light to medium intensity cardiovascular exercise with do wonders for you health. This could be the treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical trainer, or my favorite the Rowing machine. I have recently discovered this and it just feels great!
20) Monthly/ Go to the Chiropractor- It's so important to make sure the structure of your body is working properly. I am not a person who claims Chiropractic is the "cure all" for everything. However it does have its place among a regimen of healthy habits. Making sure your spine is aligned properly will contribute massively to how you feel on a daily basis as well as your long term well being
21) Monthly/ Get a Message- Get a monthly massage from a qualified practitioner at least once a month. Get more if you can afford it. Use it as a time to "check out" and go into a total relaxed state. It's not only relaxing, but it stimulates your body’s release of toxins so drink plenty of water. Also don't put up with a crappy massage. There are all different styles and skill levels out there. Find yourself a good therapist and stick with them.
22) Weekly/ Take a Day Off- Even God took a day off after 6 days. With all of these Fit 22 principles moderation is the key. Take one day a week loosen up. Eat what you want, lay around a little, and give your self a break.
“So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” A. J. Reb Materi
