Pt 3. Movement. Five Essentials to kick-start your way to a healthier you

It's part three, and day three of this series, and today we're going to take a look at the third of the 5 Essentials - Movement. But first:- How are you finding those 5 deep breaths in the mornings? What about your water intake - is it right yet? Have you noticed any changes? The most common changes I hear are that people recognise that they have more energy when they wake up and throughout the day. One of my clients put it very succinctly when she said to me "You know what? - "The Fog" has cleared, and I haven't done anything else other than drink enough water for the last week and my head is so clear!" These changes are so simple to make and so essential for everyone from the self-confessed couch-potatoes to elite athletes, and everywhere in -between. Without these 5 Essentials in-check, the rest of your life is so much harder than it needs to be, and any attempts to be fitter, or lose weight or be more creative are compromised.

Now to the third on the List: Movement.
Like it or not the human body was created to move, so if you have one, and you want to live well in it, you need to move.
You might not need to move to hunt and gather any more (Coles doesn't count), or escape predators as you would have had to do tens of thousands of years ago, but your heart, lungs, digestive system and other organs still need the benefits that movement brings. Here's the deal:

MOVE. Every Day. Build up to 30 minutes minimum. Check with your Doctor first if you haven't recently had a check up, and get the "All Clear".

Start with walking and make it brisk. If you're already in the habit of moving, break a good solid sweat, and breathe hard for those 30 minutes. Notice how good it feels to be activated. On top of the extra oxygen you take in, the movement helps your digestion, heart and lungs, liver, kidneys etcetera. AND it releases endorphins, which make you feel great: they're the best drugs in the world, and your body makes them, if you just move.

Tomorrow we'll talk about my favourite topic - Food.