Are you well?

I am continually surprised (and I shouldn't be by now) at how much talk there is about "Wellness" and how narrowly focused the wellness discussions are. I give presentations on all sorts of topics at corporations all over Southern Michigan and almost all of the time, the companies want their presentations to focus on diet or exercise.


What about the other component? Have you ever met a person who was physically well (at least for the moment) while the rest of the components were so messed up that you could see just how un-well they really were???

Wellness is achievable for all. --Even those who are currently experiencing physical illness can still be very well (sometimes physical health can be an illusive thing). You're overall wellness doesn't necessarily depend on perfect physical health.

How is your social health? Do you have a group of people who support you, motivate you, and help you be the best person you can be?

And your vocational wellness?  Why is it I don't see employers bringing in speakers or creating programs about LOVING your job?  That is not a pie-in-the-sky idea.  We should all LOVE!! our jobs -- Lord knows we are spending enough time there.

And what about being intellectually well?  Are you feeling creative and growing in your intellectual life?  Are you ACTIVELY seeking new learning opportunities?  Do you remember the charge you got out of that one exciting class in college --where you looked forward to learning?

All of these components are different aspects of who you are.  If you focus most of your time and energy on one or two areas, the rest are left to languish.  Stated another way, 5 or 6 sevenths of you is left to languish and decay because it is not actively being developed -- how great would your lawn look if you only mowed 2/7th of it?

Broaden your horizons -- you're only limits to being well are the ones you impose on yourself!

Trying to get pregnant (or not) ?

Here's something interesting....the other day our intern came across the first mention of the link between trans fats and infertility I have ever heard.

A Harvard study (if you click on this link--you need to scroll down the page to find the article) just came out indicating that:

• For every 2 percent increase in the amount of calories a woman got from trans fats instead of carbohydrates, her risk of infertility increased by 73 per cent.
• For every 2 percent increase in calories from trans fats instead of Omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, her risk of infertility increased by 79 per cent.
• For every 2 percent increase in the amount of calories from trans fats instead of monounsaturated fats, her risk of infertility more than doubled.

Why has this not been more widely publicized???

America has a drinking problem!

Oh my goodness!!  This is exactly what I am hoping to connect you with!  Men's Health has done some great visual imagery here to help you see how we are all consuming way more sugar than is good for us.  No wonder diabetes is sky rocketing!

Welcome!

Some of you may already know I am the blogger at Eating Coach.  If you have been to that site, you know I value knowledge and common sense.  I recognize that you know yourself better than anyone else in the world knows you.  You understand your goals and wants.

It is my mission to make my community healthier and more productive.  We spend billions of dollars each year treating diseases that are preventable.  Our lifestyles are making us ill.  That is not okay with me!

This site is dedicated to passing along ideas that can increase your health and well-being.  Interesting facts, statistics, and stories that will, hopefully, inspire you to pick up the reins of your life and take charge of your health.

I hope you enjoy!