If a dental hygienist friend of mine meets you for the first time, she will automatically notice your teeth.

Another friend, who’s in the jewelry business, will quickly and unconsciously assess your rings and watch.

Me? As a fitness professional, I can’t help but check out your posture.

It seems that we all make assumptions about people through our own unique lens on life.

• My eyes will automatically check your posture. If you have good posture I‘ll guess that you’re likely an exerciser.
  
  You know to lift your navel up and in, just a bit, all day. You’ve learned from your fitness professional or physiotherapist that this simple action automatically lifts your chest, eases your shoulders down and back, and helps to pull your head back in alignment with your spine. (FYI, this simple lift-the-navel move isn’t a tiring exercise, it’s just a habit.)
  

• And once I’ve noticed your posture I’ll likely look down to your shoes.

  If you’re wearing shoes—running shoes or dress shoes—with heels that aren’t worn down, I’ll know you understand that heels that are worn down are past their “best-before” date. Sore knees, hips or back? Balance issues? Check your shoes.
  
  A fresh pair of shoes can immediately help solve all kinds of aches and pains or at least provide more cushioning and comfort when walking.