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What does "healthy" mean to you?

There are many definitions for what constitutes a "healthy" person or lifestyle. How would you define the term? What behaviors or actions have you taken to be "healthy"?

  1. Healthy to me involves the body, mind, and spirit. Having good numbers at the doctor's office, having good mental health, and having a spiritual practice is health to me.

    1. What a wonderful and well-rounded definition. So often, we ignore mental/spiritual health when we talk about overall health, but mental health has a powerful impact on physical health. We really need to care for our whole selves. Thanks for chiming in. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

  2. Being able to wake-up everyday, and doing what I need to do.

    1. That's a great way to look at it! Thanks for joining the conversation. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)

  3. My body functioning in a way that maintains optimal health: appropriate weight, manageable pain, low inflammation, easy mobility, optimal mental health.

    1. struggling to achieve. My weight goes up
      Despite me doing all the correct things. Inflammation everything hurts

    2. Hi . Inflammation can sabotage weight loss efforts on so many levels between the pain, the weight fluctuations, the medications to control it. My heart goes out to you. Have you ever considered asking your doctor for help? You might benefit from a referral to a dietician or a weight loss clinic. The new weight loss medications are also effective in controlling inflammation in many people. Is that an option for you? Please know we are here for you whenever you need us. You are not alone. - Lori (Team Member)

  4. Good vitals, appropriate weight for height. No major illnesses.

    1. Those are some good measures, ! Do you feel that you are healthy right now or are you working on it? Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)

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