‘Life is for Living’ has always been my moto and I believe on earth we have been given everything needed to have a full, long and high quality life.
Self-actualisation is when one’s potential is fully realized above being free of disease and enables one to enjoy a full life. It is when mind , body and soul are fulfilled which requires self-empowerment, motivation and ultimately self-healing.
I was always a sporty type individual and participated in various sporting events like athletics, Netball, Swimming and Squash. After thee children and whilst working as a General Practitioner, I was overwhelmed with stress due to the demands of long working hours whilst maintaining a family home life. I realised I had to create a management plan to fit in with my current lifestyle.
Knowing myself, the first focus was to restart regular physical activity which I had given up since having since having my first son 13 yrs ago. I could only run at weekends. I committed my self to run a 5km race for Breast Cancer in Old Deer Park in Richmond with a friend. The aim was just to complete the race which I did in 25 minutes! The training process is what I enjoyed most; I spent hours reflecting whilst observing the natural beauty of the Thames Path and my local Royal Parks. I used the time whilst I ran to solve problems in my my work life, and practise mindfulness so when I arrived home I was relaxed..
I continued running and now after 26 years, it is difficult to stop but I now spread out my runs through the week. I have also picked up league tennis, cycling and swimming to my exercise repertoire.
My Personal Health Journey
I cannot confess to a diet but to making food modifications based on what I like to eat, quality of the food and the benefit of food to prevent disease and maintain excellent well being. There is a lot of research an options and one needs to choose what is best for them. Ultimately the proof would result in excellent physical attributes based on objective data.
Today, my biological age is 22 yrs below my chronological age, and my fitness age is 40 years less based on various criteria such as Body Trax or Garmin. My resting heart rate is 43 and BMI 23. My stress levels are low and sleep is excellent.
So where does your health journey start? Is it after an illness or a close relative’s illness? Is it after a child or other life style changes? Is to try maximise your health potential whilst you are well? Is it to look Good?
Whatever the motivator for you to start, we are here to help you achieve your goals and be with you on your journey. Prevention is always better than cure and feeling at your bestself is a good place to be whilst facing life’s challenges.
We are all different genetically and exposed to different environments. So each individual needs to understand there health risk, health status and resources available to achieve optimum health.
Ihealself online aims to support individuals on the health journey to be the best they can be.
