How healthy are you?

Some people think they're healthy and they aren't, others think they aren't but they really are, so how do we know if we're healthy or not? There is a lot of information out there regarding health and it is not uncommon to find conflicting information. We have thousands of research studies, some are scientific and some aren’t, we have doctors with different specialties giving different recommendations, television and the Internet are bombarding us with new diets and exercise techniques, pills and supplements are crowding our medicine cabinets; Take all that mixed with some cultural values and societal norms and we are at risk of being driven insane trying to figure out if we're healthy or not, and being insane is definitely not healthy.

I decided it would be nice for you to have a basic way to gauge how healthy your lifestyle is that will only take a couple minutes of your time. I’ve compiled a simple series of questions that you can answer about yourself. Now you may be tempted to lie when answering these questions but be aware you are only lying to yourself since no one else will see how you answer.

How much sleep do you get each night, and is it consistent?
How much water do you drink each day?
What kind of exercise are you doing each day?
How do you typically spend your free time?
How much fruit are you eating each day?
How much vegetables are you eating each day?
When you feel like a snack, what do you have?
Do you smoke?
How much alcohol do you consume on a weekly basis?
What do you do to relieve stress?

Each of these questions relate to core aspects of your health. In my next couple of posts I’ll address each of these questions and how it can be an indicator of your current level of health. After reading my upcoming posts you’ll be able to identify whether or not you are living a healthy lifestyle, and if you’re not, then you’ll understand what you can do to get there. Stay tuned!