Jan 29

Wholistic Health

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I am a strong believer in viewing the person as a whole.

What I mean by that is that we are whole: Mind, body, spirit, emotions, actions, etc. Each “area” of functioning affects the others.

I made this in 2006, it was meant to show the different aspects of me: The artist, the entertainer, the friend, the professional, and the adventurer.

Let’s think about it this way: Let’s say I’m a negative thinker. When someone cuts me off on my commute to work, I think, “Hey! That guy is a F-ing a**hole!” (mind). I get angry (emotion). My muscles tense, I grip the steering wheel harder, and my heart starts beating faster (body). I then decide to show Mr. A**hole what I think of him, so I pull up near him a flip him off (action). I then start thinking of what my mom would think of what I had done (mind). So I start to feel guilty (emotion)…and it cycles on…

When it comes to being healthy, the whole person becomes important, because as I demonstrated above, all aspects of the self matter to all other aspects.

When I started this blog, it was a running blog. I have since branched out a little, such that it’s become more of a fitness blog, as I write about weightlifting, being active, swimming, and dieting. But I’m ready to branch out a little bit more and write about other areas of healthy living. I’m still going to focus mostly on physical fitness, but I want to stop ignoring other areas of our lives which truly affect health. So this blog is ready to be more wholistic.

So, I hope you’ll all bear with me as this blog becomes a wholistic healthy living blog.

What non-physical fitness part of health are you most interested in? How annoyed will you be when I write about healthy finances? (Personal finance is something I’m kinda good at).

Tags: wholistic health

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Tasha @ Healthy Diva

January 30, 2013 at 6:50 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

Very cool Becky! Can’t wait to see where this approach goes. You can write about healthy finances all you want. I probably should learn some things from you in that arena!
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:24 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  I feel so silly sometimes writing about fitness, since I have no idea what I’m doing, but when it comes to saving and being frugal, I’m much more knowlegeable!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf

January 30, 2013 at 9:36 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I think that it’s great that you’re branching out and talking about other healthy living and fitness issues. Because you’re right – there’s a lot more to fitness and being healthy and just physical activity per se. Plus, it’s your blog. You can talk about whatever you want!
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:26 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Ha! My blog is my own little world where I’m the dictator! Except I feel like so self-absorbed, constantly writing about myself!
Lauren

January 30, 2013 at 9:44 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

You know I’m utterly fascinated by your budgeting so bring it on…I would love to hear more of your budgeting ways
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:27 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  I want to convert you into a thrifty drunk puppet!
Abby @ Change of Pace

January 30, 2013 at 10:22 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

Cute photos! I think it’s so true- being healthy isn’t just about running or exercise. I’m looking forward to reading all about holistic healthy living!
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:27 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Thanks, Abby!
Jenny

January 30, 2013 at 7:24 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment

Healthy living is so much more than just diet and exercise! It’s all about having a positive mind-set , too. I can’t wait to read what you have in store for us
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:28 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Thanks Jenny! And thanks so mich for stopping by!
Becky @ Olives n Wine

January 30, 2013 at 7:52 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I could definitely use some help with my financial help… I love shopping just a wee bit too much
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:29 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Becky! I hear you! I used to have a really hard time passing up cute clothes!
kilax

January 31, 2013 at 8:47 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment

I am excited to see where your blog branches off!
1. runfundone
  
  January 31, 2013 at 5:36 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
  
  See? Always encouraging comments!