Jacob and Kalob discuss how we can make simple choices to become physically successful. Being physically successful is important because it is the foundation of everything else we do. Learn some simple things you can implement today to start your quest for physical success.

Pros of being Physically balanced/successful

• Physical success is the foundation for all the other areas of success. 
• Being able to play with family and friends
• Live longer
• Your brain works better, you think more clearly, you enjoy your day, you release natural chemicals that give you literal happiness. 

Consequences of not being physically balanced/successful

• Greater chance of physical illness, Stroke, heart disease, cancer, 
• America’s obesity problem CDC.gov
• Leading causes of death in the WORLD Our World in Data

Different areas of physical Success

1. Balanced Diet

• "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." - Michael Pollan
• Tips:
• Clean out the junk food from your house. 
• Go Shopping with the intention of buying healthier food. 
• Eat smaller portions. Even if you’re eating the same things, eat less of it. 
• Drink lots of water. 
• Exercise (when I exercise I’m not as hungry... )

1. Exercise

• Just move a little more. You don’t have to completely change your life in one day. You don’t need to start a full fledged workout plan… instead, do something active instead of watching another show on Netflix or scrolling through facebook.

1. Sleep

• How much sleep do we need?
• Newborns (0-3 months): Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day
• Infants (4-11 months): Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours
• Toddlers (1-2 years): Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours
• Preschoolers (3-5): Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours
• School age children (6-13): Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11
• Teenagers (14-17): Sleep range widened by one hour to 8-10 hours 
• Younger adults (18-25): Sleep range is 7-9 hours
• Adults (26-64): Sleep range did not change and remains 7-9 hours
• Older adults (65+): Sleep range is 7-8 hours

• Tips:
• Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends.
• Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual.
• Exercise daily.
• Evaluate your bedroom to ensure ideal temperature, sound and light.
• Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
• Beware of hidden sleep stealers, like alcohol and caffeine.
• Turn off electronics before bed.

The above sleep information comes from The National Sleep Foundation.

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