Life is too short and your mental health is too important to let inconsequential numbers be the boss of you.

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Your weight only measures your gravitational pull, which has nothing to do with your health or worth or capabilities or value.

Did you know?
The Body Mass Index (BMI) was created by a Belgian mathematician (not a physician) named Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet, who himself said explicitly that it could not and should not be used to indicate the level of fatness in an individual. It is scientifically nonsensical, physiologically incorrect, and likened to mathematical snake oil. (source: National Public Radio)

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Today we're focusing on another tried-and-true self-care suggestion, because the benefits of drinking water are well-known and well-documented. 

Did you know? 
Your body as a whole is comprised of approximately 60% water. The functions that depend on these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. Additionally, your muscles alone are made up of around 80% water, and even a slight dip in their hydration can impair their physical performance. 

Water really is that important. 

​I've said it before and I'll definitely say it again: eating colorfully is good for you. It can make you healthier, stronger, and even help you live longer.

A quick google search will turn up oodles of evidence for why eating a rainbow of food is a worthwhile goal, but here's a quick summary of what each color can offer in terms of your health and wellness:

In my "Non-Scale Victories of Consistent Self-Care" blog post, I provide a comprehensive list of ways to gauge your progress towards a health/wellness goal, and why they are better than stepping on a scale.

Here is that list in a simplified form. Whether you print it out or simply use as reference, I encourage you to spend a few moments contemplating each item and making note where you are at before you begin any new undertaking or challenge or change in diet or increase in movement. Then, use the same list throughout and after your challenge to see how far you've come!

Directions: on a scale from 1-10, with 1 being "Excellent/Not a Problem Whatsoever," 5 bring "Average/Sometimes an Annoyance," and 10 being "Ugh, this is a Daily Source of stress/anxiety/embarrassment/frustration and I'm OVER IT," rate the following considerations before and after your program to measure your progress on your health and wellness continuum.