Chapter 74: Treat your body like the temple it is!
“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise
we shall not be able to
keep our mind strong and clear.”
Buddha Isn’t it ironic? If you listen to people most of us say that health is the
most important thing in our lives; nevertheless many people drink, smoke, eat
junk food, or even take drugs, and spend most of their free time on the couch
without any physical activity. Remember – it’s easy!
A healthier life is only a
decision away.
Decide NOW to live healthier. Follow a
balanced diet
,
exercise
regularly,
and
stay or get in physical shape
so that your brain has all the
nutrition it needs to produce a positive lifestyle. Take care of your body, because
if the body is not well the mind doesn’t work well either. Here are some
examples: • Eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Reduce your intake of red meat.
• Drink at least 2 liters of water each day.
• Eat less!
• Stop eating junk food.
• Get up early.
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Action Steps:
What will you do now for a healthier lifestyle?
Write down at least 3 things:
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Chapter 75: Exercise at least 3 times a week
“Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.”
Edward Smith Stanley
I think I’m not coming to you with breaking news here if I tell you how
important exercise is for you. And even if we all know about the importance of
exercise, there are many of us who just don’t do it. The best excuse is always: “I
have no time”. But what if somebody were to tell you that your life depends on
it? And if you don’t start exercising right know you will be dead in a month?
You will surely find time, wouldn’t you? So time is not the problem. I also won’t
put a lot of work into convincing you how important exercise is and how you
can find time, because you already know that. I will just list the benefits that
exercising three to five times a week will bring you. And then - if you want - you
will find the time.
1. Exercising will keep you healthy.
2. Exercising will help you lose weight, which will improve your health and also
make you look better.
3. Exercising will make you feel better and you will have a lot of energy.
4. Once the kilos start dropping there is a big chance that your self-esteem will
go up. I can confirm that.
5. Problems with falling asleep? Exercise for 30 minutes a couple of hours
before you go to sleep and see what it does for you.
6. Have you ever noticed that exercise significantly reduces stress? First of all
there are the endorphins, but the other thing is that you just might get your mind
off the things that were stressing you out.
Furthermore, studies show that regular exercise makes you happier, can reduce
the symptoms of depression, reduces the risk of disease (heart, diabetes,
osteoporosis, high cholesterol, etc.), lowers the risk of a premature death, and
improves your memory, and many more. Are you in? One last thing: Don’t force
yourself to exercise. Enjoy it. Look for a recreational activity that fits you and
that you enjoy doing such as swimming, for example. Even walking an hour a
day can make a difference. (
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