"Wellness" isn't just "Weightloss"

Wellness is so important. I have lost over 80 lbs this past year, and the pounds themselves are not important. The transformation I have done in mind, spirit by are has been the most drastic and at the same time challenging. I still am challenged mentally by the transformation and overall wellness in SO important. My first discussion with my trainer was, "I don't care how much I weigh, what I look like, but make me healthy" And he did help with the physical health and since he's such a good guy he did aid in mental well being at times, because I'd ask questions and ask for help. I'll always be thankful for his assistance. It is a lot of hard work, dedication and commitment to make any change and having a focus of overall wellness is so much better than losing pounds.
Setting a wellness vision is very helpful as well!

I have recently learned that "me time" is a very important thing in my life for mental and physical reasons. I have set one night per week that my husband and daughter are on their own and I go do something alone. Some weeks it's a pedicure, dinner with friends, or just wondering around the local book store to find something that intrests me. This has been the savor of my sanity over the few months and now that I feel happy and healthy I am a better person when I share time with my family and friends.

In order to be physically in shape you should really be mentally and spiritually in shape first. As odd as that my sound to some it can make the difference in having the strength to stick with a healthy lifestyle or fall back into old habits. Always be greatful for what you have and not for what you don't have!:happy:

I definitly agree!
It's so easy to go from day to day just plugging along and trying to keep your head above water, but what kind of life is that? Where's the enjoyment in that? I mean don't we strive for better paid jobs, nicer cars, better health to better enjoy our lives? So then why do we work so many hours that we never have the time to enjoy life at all. Or why do we get houses and cars that we know we can't afford and then have to get more hours at work or second jobs just to barely meet ends.

I've realised with myself that I stopped enjoying life because I spent so much of my time focusing on what I need to get or have to have. Sometimes is necassary but other times I think we get excessive and forget why we needed it in the first place. This year one of my resolutions is to learn how to start living within my means.

One of the things that I have picked up is gardening and I can't even tell you how rewarding it is to plant some seeds that cost a dolar and some change, caring for them and then watching them blossom into something beautiful. For me it's probably become one of the most relaxing hobbies and it gives me an opportunity to bond with my better half as he is a gardener by nature. To think that all these years I was always to busy doing nothing!

Thank You for posting your message.
I hope that it will make people stop and think about what makes them happy.

What I do: practice "aloha" while driving on the highway, ever since I got back from a trip to Hawai'i last month.

There are enough *kitten* on the road too self-absorbed in their phone calls or wanting that brief sense of victory by beating you to the merge point in the lane ahead. Driving that fast and recklessly MIGHT save you 18 seconds to your destination, but is it really worth it? 18 seconds quicker but with your blood pressure at 201 / 150 (yes, I understand that that number means that you've pretty much exploded )?

So I'll move to the right lane, and leave a bunch of space in front of me. Yeah, that makes my own competitive nature scream in protest when five people zip into that space and not one of them has the courtesy to wave "thanks," but I've resolved to take comfort in knowing that I'll get to my destination, I'm living the spirit of the Islands, and that in the long run, I'll outlive these people and happily, to boot.

It doesn't always work, but I try much harder now.

What I do: practice "aloha" while driving on the highway, ever since I got back from a trip to Hawai'i last month.

There are enough *kitten* on the road too self-absorbed in their phone calls or wanting that brief sense of victory by beating you to the merge point in the lane ahead. Driving that fast and recklessly MIGHT save you 18 seconds to your destination, but is it really worth it? 18 seconds quicker but with your blood pressure at 201 / 150 (yes, I understand that that number means that you've pretty much exploded )?

So I'll move to the right lane, and leave a bunch of space in front of me. Yeah, that makes my own competitive nature scream in protest when five people zip into that space and not one of them has the courtesy to wave "thanks," but I've resolved to take comfort in knowing that I'll get to my destination, I'm living the spirit of the Islands, and that in the long run, I'll outlive these people and happily, to boot.

It doesn't always work, but I try much harder now.

SAME! Especially on the merging thing someone did it REALLY badly to me and I had to slam on the other day, I was not happy, but decided not to try and overtake and exact some sort of revenge! And my mum keeps telling me, 10 minutes late in this life is better than 10 years early in the next

Today's act of wellness - skipping yoga, staying home and sleeping in a bit late. Filling up on good nutrients and trusting my body to restore itself to good health. Going with the flow - not fighting it any longer.