Mental and Physical Wellness

holacarinados asked:


I’ve been physically active since high school (Track Team). I looked around me then and saw all the fat, unhealthy looking people, and even though maintaining a good diet and exercise regimen can be tough, I developed my own strategy. What do you think? If I am going to skip working out or think about eating junk food or fatty food, I imagine myself fat and ugly and unhealthy. I have powerful visual imagery, so when I imagine myself like that, I can almost feel it. That way, whenever, I might be tempted to do something unhealthful–eating junk or skipping exercise, I just picture the consequences and I get motivated. Anyone try this or think it could help them?

Santiago

Maisie asked:


My friends and I are in charge of organizing a mental health and eating disorders awareness week at our high school. We are trying to come up with ideas to get students interested and educated on the stuff we’re focusing on (EDs, self harm, suicide, self-esteem, etc.)

Do you have any suggestions? We are going to have things like petitions and a No-Diet Day, as well as information on resources, but I’m looking for interactive ways to get the school engaged. Thanks!

Colin

aly24gokings24 asked:


I am trying to determine my physical fitness. What are some tests that I can do that would help me identify my own fitness. I would like to know so I can measure improvements in my fitness after introducing a new diet and exercise routines.

James