By Callie McBride
I find that some of my favorite motivation to stay healthy and happy comes from the Internet. Whether on Facebook or Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram, the constant progression of technology brings with it endless resources for support for, education toward, interaction with all things health and wellness.
Think about it: there are forums to join when you want to become vegan (thekindlife.com); there are Facebook pages to “like” to receive updates about health and wellness events (wellandgoodnyc.com); and there are plenty of Twitter accounts to follow and browse through feed for the latest trends and tips in holistic living (@NU_Health).
For me, cartoon images are what get the job done. They make me think, laugh, and become inspired to take my health to entirely new levels with unique recipes and challenging workouts. C’mon? How does that hilarious little broccoli man not make you smile?
What’s so fantastic about online resources is that so many people are attracted to them, so you will constantly find new content: foods and recipes, workouts and exercise classes, new information about health benefits, and even people to connect with. Events such as vegan meet-ups, central park running groups, and free cooking classes exist for a reason: they allow like-minded folks like us to experience the joys of healthy living as one big unit full of support and understanding.
Here are a few resources to peruse on your lunch break or lazy weekend:
Facebook:
Facebook.com/nuhealthandwellness
https://www.facebook.com/FullyRawKristina
https://www.facebook.com/TaraStilesLiving
Twitter:
@nu_health
@MindBodyGreen
@HealthyLiving (Huffington Post)
Tumblr/Blogs:
tully-lou.tumblr.com (an Australian yoga clothing brand’s cute inspiration page)
The Chalkboard Mag (Pressed Juicery’s online vision board of health and wellness)
John Douillard’s LifeSpa (an awesomely nerdy and incredibly informative resource for ayurvedic health)
Okay, I think I’ve made my point. The real business here is the adorable and pleasant cartoon inspiration I found throughout the week that made me laugh and consider my relationship with food. Enjoy, and this weekend, spend some time finding your own motivation! Comment and share yourfavorite sources of inspiration.
{All images via fitnessporn}
