"Being aware of the actions you take and the choices you have control over -not inevitability's- gives you the power to effect change in your life." - Montel Williams
Let's face it, we all live by a set of rules and standards which, if followed correctly, creates a productive and safe living environment. Following rules allows us to flourish mentally, physically and financially where we are an asset to society, not a detriment. This is how the societal system works and the same can be said about your health.
If you follow the rules that your body has naturally set for you, you will flourish, not only mentally, but physically as well. However, when the body's natural rules are not followed, there is disharmony, depression and disease that naturally occurs. When living in agreement with nature, your body intuitively increases your immunity, increases your energy and naturally wards off depression and disease. Natures rules are not complex and consist of:
Eating whole, nutritious foods
Exercising your body and mind
Getting adequate amounts of rest and relaxation
Being accountable for the actions you take and the decisions you make
These really are simple rules yet we rebel against them daily, and in doing so, pay a heavy price...literally!! I am to encouraging you to live more naturally for 30 days. I believe that natures rules are the key to successful weight management and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Let's get started, Trainer Girl Style!
Eating whole, nutritious food is rule #1: The foods you consume must work for your body instead of against it. Consume foods in their most natural form with very few added ingredients such as chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains....basically anything that is not processed. The cold hard truth here is that YOU are the CEO of your body and YOU decide what goes into your mouth. Food, contrary to popular belief, does not have control over you. A little harsh reality???? Maybe. However, if efforts are not put into place now, I'm sure you'll agree that living with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression and every other obesity related disease is truly the "harsh reality" and inevitably the future. Obesity, and it's related diseases, is an epidemic that can be controlled, YOU have the power so exercise it.
Speaking of, daily exercise is an absolute must which is why it's rule #2: Your body must be moved daily. Some rules are just not open to interpretation and this is one of them....not exercising is not an option. You eat everyday, you should move everyday. Studies have shown that exercise is an essential part of living a long healthy life and should be done daily for approximately 30 minutes. Studies have also shown that three 10 minute walks are as good as one 30 minute walk and seriously, don't tell me you don't have 10 minutes to do something great for yourself! Strength training should also be incorporated into your plan 2-3 times per week to increase metabolism, increase bone mass, reduce stress levels, increase energy levels and the best part, build muscle which melts fat! The key to making exercise a daily habit is to find something that you like to do. Helpful tip: When you exercise with friends you are more likely to stick to a program by encouraging & motivating each other and it's always more fun!
After that awesome work out, don't cheat your body out of a good nights sleep. Getting less than 7 hours of sleep puts you at an increase risk of depression, stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and weight gain. You body naturally needs sleep so rule #3: Re-balance, re-energize and rebuild your body by getting adequate amounts of rest and relaxation. Sleeping should not be viewed as a luxury, but as a necessity. When you deprive your body of much needed sleep, your "hunger hormones" increase and you start craving high-carbohydrate snack foods. Consuming simple carbohydrate snacks literally blocks your fat burning hormones and increases your appetite for these unhealthy choices. Ladies, this is a vicious cycle but can easily be broken by simply getting enough sleep.
Lastly, it all boils down to #4: Holding ourselves accountable for the actions that we take and the decisions that we make. In order to create accountability, we must turn our daily choices into reality and stop kidding ourselves that "one more cookie won't matter" because it does. Everything matters and when you keep track of the foods you've eaten, your emotions (proud, upset, worried, hungry, sad, depressed, happy, celebrating a special occasion) and your daily exercise, this journal now gives you a world of insight and just the tool you need to succeed. This is your personal journal, your personal journey to success! There will be many success stories to celebrate along the way (which should be documented) as well as a few set-backs (which are to be expected). Creating this personal guide gives you the in-site needed as to exactly what is keeping you from achieving your weight and fitness goals. Once you know which issues seem to sabotage your efforts, you can come up with strategies to combat them which gives YOU the power over your own success. I also believe that a personal journal has the ability to become the best motivator in your support system....besides me of course!
The above natural rules are your key to success "Trainer Girl Style", I personally guarantee it!
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