FINANCE
& HEALTHY, WEALTHY, WISE By Mathew Brom, BBA, CFP
H E A LT H I S N O T O N E - D I M E N S I O N A L . We all know the person who looks like a firefighter calendar model but has a miserable marriage. Or the one who seems to have it all figured out financially but is in really bad physical shape. The wisdom of Monday morning quarterbacks abounds, but where are they when the game is on the line?
W E A L L H AV E O U R W E A K S P O T S . I've always loved the Ben Franklin quote, "Early to bed, early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise." Good habits lead to health, wealth, and wisdom. Who you are is a product of what you've done for the last decade, and your habits of today will have a profound impact on the you that you become. As far back as the 1700s, wise British writer Samuel Johnson said, "The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken." The chains of habit are inevitable. Break the unhealthy ones before they get too intense and replace the links with routines that will improve your future.
HEALTHY HABITS E AT WE L L .
Diet is a different-strokes-for-different-folks situation. Some people thrive on being vegan while others love to eat meat. Most do just fine with a balanced diet. The important thing is not what you should eat. The important thing is what you shouldn’t eat. I'm no dietician, so I won't opine on what to avoid, but what's left if you avoid unhealthy foods? You guessed it. Healthy, nutritious, and hopefully tasty food.
E X E R C ISE DA ILY.
That's right, every day. I'm not talking about a slobberknocker-knock-down-drag-out-pukin'-between-sets CrossFit session every day. But, move daily. A simple walk on an “off” day might do. Find whatever works for you. Some people love weights. Some people love cardio. You should probably aim for a balanced regimen, but it doesn't need to be complicated. Find a routine and stick with it. Every day!
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