Are you taking good care of your self?

Philippines
July 26, 2010 9:01am CST
There's only one you and no one can replace you. So, are you taking good care of your self? It's not that we are vain, it's just that sometimes we need to pay more attention to what our body needs. Okay, we eat right, exercise, sleep well. But, as we mature our needs differ too. Are there aches and pains here and there? Do have upset stomach more often than before? Have you noticed something ain't right in your skin? It's better if we notice this ourselves than other people pointing it out on us. It is better to take care of it now, that wait till it gets worst. So, if you feel something ain't right, do a research or better yet go have a check up. Are you taking good care of your self?
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40 responses
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
I admit I haven't been able to take care of myself lately, Marichris. But that's because I'm taking care of my three young boys, ages 3 below. And they're quite active, and I take care of them alone. So I really don't have much time to take care of my body. Maybe when they're a bit grown up. I can finally pamper myself better.
• China
26 Jul 10
What a selfless mother like you. Your little boys should know what you have sacrificed and dedicated.
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
to live life to fullest require good health..to give you good health, of course you have to cake of yourself..if not.. no one will do it for you, except the ose kids under supervision of their parents.
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
correction.....except those...
• China
26 Jul 10
In physical side,I go to hospital to do some inspection regularly in order to ensure my body healthy.If I feel too tired ,I will end my work and take a break instead of insistence still.I also take in plenty of fruit and vegetable and try to avoid fast food as possible as I can. But health has more definition except physical area.Mental side is also very important too.Trying to keep on confident and positive attitude to life is also a good way to take care of myself well.I always want myself to be a optimist instead of a pessimist.
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
Hi! I do physical check up too yearly right after my birthday. It's like a gift for myself.
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
I'm not doing a good job of taking care of myself right now. I know I can do better. I'm working the night shift for the past 5 years now and it really stresses me. I'm trying to watch what I eat and I'm convincing myself to go to the gym. I know it doesn't take common sense but it's hard especially with all the influence around you. But you are right no one can take care of youself but yourself.
• China
26 Jul 10
Well,sometimes heavy pressure on our shoulders makes us neglect something very important.Although life is difficult,we should still pay attention to ourselves and make sure not to be the slaves to tough life.Wish you good luck!
@gaboni (644)
• Israel
26 Jul 10
Of course I am, doing daily exercise to keep myself healthy, eat well, reading sometimes so my gray cells wont get rusty and die:D and I am making money from home, how good it is
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
Cool! You know I miss reading books. Mmm, I think I'll head to a bookstore soon.
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
4 Mar 12
I and hubby have diabetes neuropathy, we have to take so many medicines, injections etc, we need to take extra-care of skin, i am sure i am taking care of myself and my hubby. Happy posting, cheers. Kalyani
@mayka123 (16584)
• India
29 Jul 10
I guess I have not been taking much care about my self. There are a few aches and pains here and there that I have been ignoring. Have not gone for a medical check up for months now. I know I should be taking better care of myself but somehow just do not find the time!!!
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
16 Mar 11
Hi. santosmarichris. Yes. I am taking good care of myself, I really am. If there is anything odd that is going on with my body, I will wonder about it. I also will go to the doctor too. I don't take anything for granted at all. It can be serious and serious is always serious to me.
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
2 Sep 10
Honestly sometimes I forget to take care of myself. But then if something is wrong with my health I will surely know about it. You can always feel if you feel something out of the ordinary. Your body speaks for itself. But the i can never be so sure because there are some diseases that has no symptoms and that would be scary. I just take my regular vitamins especially vitamin c against sickness everyday. And I also do regular exercise every now and then. Maybe I need to see a doctor once a year for general check up...just to be on the safe side.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
14 Nov 11
i have a very stomach ache and i know what is going on me i try to take care my self cause my kids rely on me but maybe it just not that good sometimes i ignore it
• India
1 Sep 10
Yes, Santosh, you are right. In tending to our family and friends, we almost disregard our own body. We keep flogging our body for our near and dear ones and yet ignore our own. At least, that's what I have been doing. Yes, unless, we are not fit, how can we look after our family well.
@Neo333X (171)
• Romania
2 Aug 10
I take good care of myself up to a point.I cold do much more.Now I'm on a break until 7 or 9 August than I go back to Gym.I used to do some workout at home than jogging outside.Now I did a month of Gym, a week break than another and after that I'll go back to my old routine exercising at home.
@nuj_kmr (171)
• India
30 Jul 10
Ya ......when i am sick i used to go to hospital to checkup...... what problem i have in my body and i used to eat medicine on time and i am more concern with my health and i do yoga regularly.
@pirate451 (152)
• India
29 Jul 10
Yes,I am taking care of myself while I get sick I used to visit hospital and take care of my health and I use care my attitude to be wonderful in the world and don't want make wasted of life as we comes once in life, so all good and go with all good did and is care of your self.We have do exercise to be healthy in life.If don't care than we suffer from different types of diseases and is difficult to reshape your body same as before.Is very important to take a good care of your self.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
27 Jul 10
i am working on doing this for myself right now. i am going to start working out more. walking more, and making sure that i eat right. i already stopped smoking now i just have to get my body to the point where i want it. and that's just to be nice and healthy
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
27 Jul 10
Though I may not admit it, I think I do take good care of myself. I am afraid to die early. I am afraid to catch any disease and be burdened by medical fees. I eat healthily and do regular exercise. I lead a work-balance lifestyle. Sure, I am taking good care of myself. Ha!Ha!Ha!
@derek_a (10874)
27 Jul 10
Oh yes, there are plenty of aches and pains as I am getting older many of them came as a bit of a shock. I find that exercise helps greatly to reduce such aches and pains, because it helps the body produce endorphines that is a form of natural pain-killer. However I need to take not to over-exercise or I will feel quite bad from it. I like to think that I eat fairly well. I do not eat food with a lot of sugar in and rarely will I eat and sweet fruits, as I have discovered that I don't metabolise any sort of sugar very well and can end up feeling quite ill. So it's regular fresh vegetables every day with no junk food, and moderate exercise. We can't live forever, but I would like to live as long as I can! _Derek
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
28 Jul 10
For the most part I do feel that I take good care of myself. I have gone through the process of changing my eating habits in the past year and a half and also adding a lot more exercise to my daily routine. Both of these things I believe have helped me to take better care of myself and I also feel that they have improved my quality of life right now as well. I know that there are some things that I can do better, but I have to take it all one step at a time.
@dian21 (606)
• Philippines
28 Jul 10
It is very important for me to take care of my health and my looks as well. As we mature, there are many changes in our body that affects also our look. I have my regular checkup with my endocrinologist because I have toxic goiter, so I am able to monitor what is going on inside my body. At the same time, I eat right, do some exercises, and drink lots of water to maintain good health and good looks. With regards to my looks, I buy the things that are appropriate with my skin type, my age and things that would enhance my appearance. I just don't have to feel good, but also to look good.
@kshp_dpk (213)
• India
28 Jul 10
Yes,i do lot of exercise to keep my health good. All time i eat food at time and sleep at time. As everybody know that our body is very important because if there is something is wrong on our body then we cant do the work . To keep our body healthy we should do exercise,sleep at time and eat right food.