There is no place like the Amazon to reflect on where fitness and the environment come together. Here are four simple thoughts to reflect upon.
Simple, Healthy Lunch
Eat Simple, Healthy Food!
This is the lunch you might encounter boating through the Amazon. It is a banana leaf filled with rice, a little chicken, mushroom, and onions. It is simple and delicious and that’s how most meals should be.
Relax
Find Time To Relax
We all need to remember to de-stress regularly. Recovery is a key element to health and fitness and without it, the body breaks down. Too much stress affects your nervous system at the physiological level and this can rob you of good sleep, throw your hormones out of whack, and wreck your concentration. Take 5 minutes a day to unwind. Try the App Headspace for short, guided meditation sessions that are very well done!
Take a Walk
Take A Walk
Remember that exercise doesn’t always have to be high-intensity. A nice stroll through the jungle (or the park) can be a great way to get in some movement and to unwind. Maybe you can step it up to walking to work, and from there, who knows?
Have Fun
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
Part of staying motivated in general is learning to enjoy the journey. Don’t be in too big of a rush to lose that weight or gain some muscle. Appreciate the process and let it be your guide. This always gets you better results in the long run!
A version of this post first appeared on dothemovement.com