What's your lifestyle? Be like Robert Frost.

A lifestyle is defined by Webster's Dictionary as the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. We all have different lifestyles for different reasons and many times our lifestyles cause us to cross paths with others. I find that over the last few years I have met many other people who are deemed crazy by their co-workers, friends and family for their lifestyle. This lifestyle I have adopted, many things I've done to set the example for my son, coincides with their lifestyles. This internal need to see how far we can go. Striving to be better in mind, body and spirit. Over the next couple weeks we will explore different parts of making changes to have the lifestyle you want.

Surround yourself with good people and teach the kids the right path.

There are many different aspects to someones lifestyle. There is a theory out there, and I do not know who to give the credit to for deriving this theory, that you are the sum of the 5 closest people to you. What do the five closet people you know do? Do they exercise? Do they eat right? Do they get out and get some? Do they set their schedule by what is on TV?  Do they believe eating out is the best form of social interaction? Do they give to charity? Do they strive to be the best at their job? How do you feel about these things?

Are you where you want to be in your lifestyle? Are there things you could add, get rid of, or change?

Some of us choose to eat different foods and regular food that is prepared a different way. We sometimes, through our adventurous spirit, find that these healthy foods actually do taste good. A bonus many people miss out on. Some of us run, some do Crossfit, some play tennis, basketball, or train for their family olympics. Some of us volunteer time and others work to pay the bills.

Perhaps you should write down aspects that are important to you. Look at the list. Take the time to understand what you truly want to be and how to be that person. Change your current lifestyle to match what you want it to be. Or maybe you are just reaffirming that you are on the right path. For many of us, our path is different from the rest of society. Embrace it, feed off of it, try to lead others down the path to a healthy lifestyle.

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. -Robert Frost

I'll bet Robert Frost got out and got some, you should too.