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I see it all the time. People treat their bodies as though they aren't the most important asset they have. It is our responsibility to take care of ourselves. Exercise, eat right, drink lots of water, get plenty of rest. Think good thoughts, be around good, empowering & positive people. Choose your friends wisely. Don't smoke. Drink alcohol in moderation. Wear your seat belt, wear your bike helmet and don't wear your IPOD while riding. The basics! My boyfriend always teases me about how careful I am but if I am being careless about my health and my wellbeing why should I expect the tax payers to look after me when I end up in the hospital because of deliberate abuse. I am not suggesting that we elimiate things that are enjoyable but be smart and enjoy things in moderation. Heard of the 80-20 rule? It applies everywhere!
I don't know how many times I have heard people who are on the verge of diabetes or headed straight for another disease related to obesity say things like: "I don't want to eat that" - "I would rather get my vitamins from real food." "I need to run this by my Dr. first" Then they plod off to MacDonalds in their car for a "mystery" burger with fries that don't decompose over months, (have you seen Super Size me?) with a diet coke that has been shown to cause cancer in lab rats." Or this excuse: "I don't have time to exercise" when really at this point, a walk around the block would be considered exercise for them.
When we are lying in the hospital with whatever ailment we are struck with, what do you think you would give to have your health back? Would you walk around that block? Order salad with dressing on the side rather than fries? The small daily choices we make can result in big changes over time- either positive or negative. We have a choice. Educate yourself, be open.
By the way, this is what is in diet coke.
Carbonated water
Caramel color
Aspartame
Phosphoric acid
Potassium benzoate (to protect taste)
Natural flavors
Citric acid
Caffeine
Dr. Weil has a good book called Eight weeks to optimum health and he has an informative website. http://www.drweil.com/
I don't know how many times I have heard people who are on the verge of diabetes or headed straight for another disease related to obesity say things like: "I don't want to eat that" - "I would rather get my vitamins from real food." "I need to run this by my Dr. first" Then they plod off to MacDonalds in their car for a "mystery" burger with fries that don't decompose over months, (have you seen Super Size me?) with a diet coke that has been shown to cause cancer in lab rats." Or this excuse: "I don't have time to exercise" when really at this point, a walk around the block would be considered exercise for them.
When we are lying in the hospital with whatever ailment we are struck with, what do you think you would give to have your health back? Would you walk around that block? Order salad with dressing on the side rather than fries? The small daily choices we make can result in big changes over time- either positive or negative. We have a choice. Educate yourself, be open.
By the way, this is what is in diet coke.
Carbonated water
Caramel color
Aspartame
Phosphoric acid
Potassium benzoate (to protect taste)
Natural flavors
Citric acid
Caffeine
Dr. Weil has a good book called Eight weeks to optimum health and he has an informative website. http://www.drweil.com/
All the best in good health to you!
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