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 for us all. 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 personal health system.
If you follow the rules that your body has naturally set 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, activates your metabolism, increases your energy and naturally wards off depression and disease. Natures rules are not really complex as they 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 which is what is the inspiration behind Trainer Girl System.
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 poultry, lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains....basically anything that is not processed. I like to say if you can pick it from a tree, dig it from the ground or it has a mother you're pretty much good to go. These foods are naturally packed with the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants and what your body needs to thrive and live at its optimal level.
The cold hard truth here is that YOU are the CEO of your body and YOU get to 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.
The cold hard truth here is that YOU are the CEO of your body and YOU get to 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 exercise, it is an absolute must which is why it's rule #2: Your must actively move your body. Some rules are just not open to interpretation and this is one of them....not exercising is not an option. Studies have shown that exercise is an essential part of living a long healthy life and should be done daily for approximately 30 minutes daily. Studies have also shown that three 10 minute walks are as good as one 30 minute walk and seriously, I know you have 10 minutes somewhere in your day 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 building muscle which in turn melts body 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 along the way! Little things also add up like taking the stairs, parking further away, getting up from your desk to tell a co-worker something instead of sending an email.
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 building muscle which in turn melts body 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 along the way! Little things also add up like taking the stairs, parking further away, getting up from your desk to tell a co-worker something instead of sending an email.
We are all so busy these days running around, working, taking care of kids and checking off our to do lists that it's easy to cheat ourselves out of a good nights sleep due to time constraints. Just as we make time for everything else in our lives, it is vital that we also make time to rest. Getting less than 7 hours of sleep is detrimental to your health as it 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, it is a necessity. Another important note here is when you deprive your body of much needed sleep your "hunger hormones" increase and you start craving high carbohydrate sugary fat laden snack foods. When you consume these types of foods they literally block your fat burning hormones and increases your appetite for more of these unhealthy choices. I call this the bad hamster wheel as it's a vicious cycle however it can easily be broken by simply getting enough sleep.
Sleeping should not be viewed as a luxury, it is a necessity. Another important note here is when you deprive your body of much needed sleep your "hunger hormones" increase and you start craving high carbohydrate sugary fat laden snack foods. When you consume these types of foods they literally block your fat burning hormones and increases your appetite for more of these unhealthy choices. I call this the bad hamster wheel as it's a vicious cycle however it 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. If you are struggling or frustrated because you can't lose weight or lack the motivation to stick to a program I encourage you to keep a journal. It is a great tool to 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 is your personal journal, your journey to success as it gives you a world of insight as to your daily habits.
There will be many success stories to celebrate along the way (which should be documented in your journal) as well as a few set-backs (which are to be expected and also documented). Creating this personal guide gives you the clarification needed as to what is keeping you from achieving your health 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 believe that nature knows what it's doing and it's only when man messes with it does it create disharmony in our lives, in our health and even in our environment. Embrace the natural...it's a good thing.
There will be many success stories to celebrate along the way (which should be documented in your journal) as well as a few set-backs (which are to be expected and also documented). Creating this personal guide gives you the clarification needed as to what is keeping you from achieving your health 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 believe that nature knows what it's doing and it's only when man messes with it does it create disharmony in our lives, in our health and even in our environment. Embrace the natural...it's a good thing.
