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Because I believe diet and exercise are so important, I’m oftentimes frustrated with the recommendations I receive. Nutrition and natural health ideas are ofttimes so negative (don’t eat this, watch out for that) or so stringent (be sure to eat a heap of raw, natural, organically grown vegetable I’ve never heard of) or so complicated, I end up ignoring them. And yet, I recognise diet is critical to my health and well-being, so I made up my own rules. My goal to be attained was simplicity, so all of you with more outstanding will-power and more discipline, cut me a heap of slack, OK? For the rest of us, I hope you find them useful. 1. Eat less. I employed to eat until I was full, and then snack as a hobby. And, on occasion I still do. But, more and more, I determine when I’ve eaten enough, leave room for a treat later, and merely choose to eat a little less. I think it helps. 2. Drink more water. I used to try to drink 8 glasses a day, but I ordinarily ended up either losing count…or just going to the bathroom a lot. Now, on my way to the table I stop by the sink and grab a glass of water. I figure that’s more water than most people drink, it probably helps me eat less (see Rule #1), and once in a while it reminds me to drink even more. Close enough. 3. Eat more fruit. Benjamin Franklin said, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” I just know apples, a banana, galore grapes or something “exotic” like a mango or a kiwi tastes good, and it’s the fastest, most portable and commodious feed I’ve found. A handful of those little baby carrots beats a sandwich by a good 90 seconds! 4. Eat your vegetables. Yeah, still listening to my mother. But on the positive side, they’re so easy! No sauces, no mixing or blending or nothing! Raw, steamed or microwaved, they’re great for adding color to a meal (greens, yellows, and beans in all sorts of colors). I recognise fresh and organically grown is best, and on occasion I buy them that way…. 5. Eat more rice and baked potatoes. I score points with my doctor, my “significant other” and again, it’s in regards to the easiest cooking I’ve figured out. 6. Stretch when you feel like it. I employed to follow a procedure that commended stretching and yoga for when it comes to 30 minutes each morning. Wonderful stuff! Very healthy. And someday I’m going to give it another try! For now, each morning, and assorted times for the duration of the day, I stand up and undertake to reach the ceiling. I bend, twist, shake my shoulders, breath deep, whatsoever seems to feel good at the moment. Then I get back to work. 7. Avoid exercise and elevators. OK, I believe jogging and sweating and lifting weights are good for me. And I do a lot of of it. But I also find it utile to walk around the block to get the mail (the box is all over the street) or take the stairs rather of the elevator. I walk the dog, push the lawnmower and play tennis and golf with my friends. That way I figure I’m exercising and leaving the gyms open for the rest of you. 8. Spend time with friends. Talking, sharing dreams, giving and receiving support, solving life’s great mysteries and debating politics or religion with a friend does wonders for the soul. And, hugs are good. And if you have a life-partner, I find talking steadily seems to refrain from a number of other problems, as well! 9. Laugh each day. Tell a joke, wrestle with your dog or play with the kids next door, but have a lot of fun! Life’s short. 10. Plan for dessert! At the end of the day, I genuinely like something particular to top it all off. So, I plan for a bite of chocolate or a cup of low-fat pudding or yogurt or a handful of fresh grapes. It sure seems to beat restlessly searching the cupboards and refrigerator for “something” and ending up with a huge bowl of ice cream! Finally, a few words of experience. It’s OK to “slip” once in a while. At least it better be OK…I seem to do it periodically. Just get up again tomorrow, make the rules simpler, more fun or more suitable for your circumstance and get right back on! I don’t think the goal to be attained is perfection — there’s no point in having a heart attack getting all stressed out in regards to the rules! Just go have a great deal of fun! Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. |
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