Nutrition/Discipline
By Diane Dutchin The Afro News Vancouver
First let me echo what most of you may be thinking when the word “investment” comes into play in any conversation. Investments have no guarantee attached to them! Well, not necessarily accurate…stay with me. Some investments will yield a rewarding return every time and it all comes down to our attitude prior to investing. We’ve all been impacted in some way by last years’ decline of the dollars we’ve invested – everyone took a hit small or large it was felt and it wasn’t pretty. As a result some people panicked and cashed in whatever was left, some on the other hand made the decision to ride the wave; while keeping the words “long-term” in place when tempted to run. Long-term in the world of financial investing means just that…we’re in it for the long haul…we’re committed to stay put, hold fast until our long-term timeline is up. We’re all investors and do so daily – we may or may not have a portfolio plan in place, money invested in the stock market, but we are still investors. We invest our money and time into different things- relationships, building a family, business, cars, boats, bikes, trips, properties, vacation homes, art and the list goes on, and with every investment there is a risk. Agree? There is however an investment that guarantees amazing returns that affects just about every area of your life. Here’s a taste – you’ll have more energy to enjoy this journey of living, improve health, more restful sleep, improve sex drive (who doesn’t want that), increase the longevity of your life, combat diseases, takes years off your life, and bonus you look and feel better. Heck, sign me up!
Drum roll – mind, nutrition and exercise all wrapped up in one package that will cost you a minimum of 30 min 4-5 times per week. Who doesn’t’ have 30 min to invest into a healthier lifestyle? If you’re worth it, then you’ll commit to doing it. Like you I agree that during the fall and winter season it can sometimes be harder to stick with being as active as we are during the spring summer months. So here are a few tips to encourage you to keep moving or help you get moving towards a healthier you regardless of what type of season we’re in.
Mind/Thought Pattern
It has been proven that to be successful in reaching any goal, your mind has to be in ready mode. Meaning you have to prep the mind by empowering and engaging it for what you’re about to do and that simply means you change your how you think about why you’re making the decision to eat healthier and exercise. Find at least two compelling reasons why you’re making these changes. Those reasons will keep you motivated through the days when you’re looking to find a way out of not eating health or working out.
Nutrition/Discipline
The bodies we desire is made in the kitchen not the gym. We eat to live and what we consume is used as fuel for energy and can also be stored as fat. Eating healthier should be embraced as a lifestyle and not a diet, make your meals clean. Consume more wholesome foods at least 6 days a week, and we still have a day to enjoy our favorite dessert or fatty foods in moderation by minimizing our intake and the portion. Consume your complex carbohydrates at lunch and increase your fibrous carbohydrates at dinner time. If your week-end is going to be full of parties, then make it your goal to eat 100% clean during the week.
Exercise/Get Moving
So, we’ve exercised the muscle of the mind to get us moving into why eating healthier and exercising is beneficial to us. Now we have to get practical and move to elevate the heart and either burn X amount of fat, build muscle or reach your personal goal. Incorporate weight bearing exercise with cardio and you’re on your way to building muscle and burning fat. Our health improves when we move!
Well, there we have it invest 30 min 4-5 times a week into improving your overall health is guarantee to reap dividends; guaranteed.
