The condition of your body is a relatively accurate reflection of your habits and lifestyle. Excluding the lucky few with the genetics that allow almost ritual bodily abuse, we are a product of the stimulus we expose ourselves to. There is no hiding place from the figures that define us – our physical abilities, size and body composition measurements.

If you look in the mirror the reflection that greets you will more or less tell you everything you need to know about your lifestyle. How happy that makes you is another matter – I am not suggesting we all need to look a certain way, and if you are happy fat, thin or athletic, then fine. If you aren’t, then this article aims to gently guide you on the right path, helping you develop the kind of habits that will lead to an altogether healthier existence. (more…)