As someone who was suffering with chronic illness for way too long, I certainly understand the impact that both food and lifestyle choices have on our health. So many of us stop believing that the choices we make on a daily basis will have any impact on our health whatsoever.
However, if you are a forward thinking person who wants to truly make a difference in the world, or at least achieve specific goals in your life, then you are going to have to begin to view the future as something that you can actively mold to suit your needs. If your goals are very lofty, then you are going to quickly realize that you need to be at your best if you are going to achieve those goals. Everybody wants to become the best version of themselves possible, right? And if you are not taking care of your most fundamental needs, then you are going to struggle with issues that do not need to be issues.
When you are not nourishing your body properly, you are depriving your brain of the capability of concentrating and retaining information. You are working against the most valuable machine that you have at your disposal in achieving whatever it is that you want to achieve. Your dreams cannot become a reality if you are not first and foremost respectful of the gift that you were given by birth. Our bodies need to be properly maintained, much like any other machine would. If you don’t give it the proper nutrients it needs to survive, you will be performing at your lowest possible capacity.
Not only that, but when you are not caring for your body, eating too much processed food, sugar, not getting movement, fresh air, etc. you are practically inviting disease to come into your life at some point. Nobody realizes just how important their health is until it is already deteriorating. Fortunately, you can start today in making your health and future a priority with just a few small changes.
Begin by getting rid of all the junk food in your house. With the holiday season here, consider giving it to a food drive. Throw out all things that contain a label with 5 ingredients or more, or anything with ingredients you can't pronounce. Cook with only extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. Eat only natural sugars (fruit). Gradually start implementing days where you cook meals that are made with only whole food ingredients and be conscientious of your body’s need for nutrition.
It is never too late to begin making positive changes in your life, even if you are already dealing from lasting impact from bad choices. Everybody makes mistakes, but if you are willing to find compassion for yourself and continue to stay forward focused, then you are well on your way to becoming the master of your domain and making your life work in your favor!
Everybody wants to achieve their goals, so take the first step you need to make today and actively choose a lifestyle that is healthy and rewarding both mentally and physically!
If you need help to take that first step or to achieve goals that you feel are too much to take on by yourself, then let's chat! I'm here to help. Simply contact me today and let's talk! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
Have a wonderful healthy & happy holiday season!
To your health & happiness,
Amy