ALISTAIR…Mind. Food. Body.
WEEK 3
This week I got to assess my daily food consumption. I realized that I’m eating enough foods with fibre, but I need to boost my water, vitamin and mineral intake. I think my diet could also do with less high-sugar drinks and MSG-heavy foods. The simple guideline we were encouraged to follow is: eat fresh and organic.
I benefited hugely from the relaxation techniques taught at this week’s workout session (the physical interface on a Tuesday evening for current JOLTees). I learnt some simple yet effective exercises to soothe the mind and warm up different parts of the body. Having Sandie there really makes the experience special: her voice is so soothing!
Another handy tool I picked up this week was Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). The brainchild of Gary Craig, I discovered this technique is a way to ward off negative emotions which are caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system. EFT is effective in restoring the body’s energy flow by tapping on pressure points on certain meridians (accupunture points).
Quote of the week is one I learnt during my high school days studying Latin: “Mens sana in corpore sano” (a sound mind in a healthy body).