Not for Body, For Mind

Yoga is an exercise that can gainfully affect your entire body. The stretches, poses, breathing, etc. will absolutely help one achieve many goals in different areas such as flexibility, strength, and power. These things are not why I go to yoga classes and do yoga on my own. Yoga has really affected my mind in a very positive and life-changing way.

Before I started doing yoga I struggled with extreme anxiety and sometimes get to the point of depression. For a decently young man this worried me tremendously, which in turn just made the anxiety worse. I started eating healthy and working out very hard and that definitely helped with my problems, but what truly has helped the most has been yoga. Learning how to calm myself and get away from my body with poses and movements has become my minds saving grace.

Without yoga, exercise, and the right diet I found my mind constantly wandering to the unknown and to the painful experiences in my life. This happened at all hours of the day and night which made it much worse because I could not sleep for long periods of time (I went weeks without getting a good nights sleep). Yoga has truly helped me focus on the things that I can change and not the things that I can't. It has given me an oasis from my wandering thoughts and I am so glad I started the journey.

Points To Ponder and Why A Reminder of Why We Need To Stay Positive

Have you ever had a bad day that directly affects your mood? When you listen to music do certain songs make you sad and certain songs pump you up? When people have a high self-esteem and great confidence in themselves it is usually these people who have the most positive outlooks on life. I truly believe in the power of positivity in many aspects of life. Thinking optimistically and not letting my negative emotions get the best of me is how I have become so successful and happy in my life.

Here are some points to think about and put into perspective for yourself:

- If you woke up this morning with more health than illness...you are more blessed than the MILLION who will not survive the week.

- If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or even death... you are more blessed than the THREE BILLION people in the world.

- If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace... you are among THE TOP 8% of the world's wealthy.

- If you can read this blog... you are more blessed than OVER TWO BILLION people in the world that cannot read at all.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation.... you are ahead of 500 MILLION people in the world.

If you have food in the refrigeratior, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep... you are richer than 75% OF THIS WORLD.

Have a good day everyone and whenever you find yourself taking a turn for negative town remember that you truly are blessed.

Introduction

Hello! My name is Wes Vonn and I am very new to blogging. I am a fitness, nutrition, and sports enthusiast who likes to talk about my different plans to stay fit and eat healthy. Exercising and eating healthy is not just for the body it is also for the mind.

When I exercise regularly and eat very well (I follow a type of Paleo diet) I find:

- I fall asleep easier and get a way better nights sleep.

- I have better energy levels throughout the day and do not get tired as easy.

- My overall mood is so much better.

- Less things bother me. I seem to have a much more positive attitude and positivity is something that can have a huge affect on one's life.

This blog will not just be about my fitness exploits but I also hope to share my overall thoughts on the world. I look forward to sharing my musings with you on this blog and I truly hope you enjoy what I have to say.

Wes