C.Crew December 2013 | Page 25

Health is something that is always on my mind. I find it extremely important to stay healthy physically but most importantly mentally. Many people forget about the health of ones mind. The health of your body is of course important but in order to live a healthy lifestyle you must have a healthy mind set on pushing you to eat and live better and healthier. More than 1/3 of America is considered to be obese and the estimated annual cost of medical costs in 2008 was $147 billion dollars. However there seems to be a new trend pushing forward and rising above everything else, and that trend is being active. I consider it a trend as of now because it seems to be contagious, cross fit programs are becoming popular and   getting the dream body you have always wanted. I think that is it great that people are becoming more aware of their health and bodies. I try to workout 3 times a week. My workout consists of cardio, whether it is running or on the elliptical, abdominal exercises as well as arms and legs. With that I also try and eat as healthy as I can. My favorite food store is Trader Joe’s; they have all of the freshest foods and most importantly organic food. 25