Simple Changes With Big Benefits
You may know that the time has come to change something in your life, because you feel overweight, tired and lethargic, as well as feeling emotionally drained and irritable. You may even have noticed that your thinking isn't clear and sharp anymore, and you also feel stressed and anxious.
Start off slowly
Unfortunately, people sometimes don't do anything, because they feel overwhelmed about all the things they know they should be changing. Lets' keep it really simple and the improvements you feel will help you to stay motivated to continue improving your life.
When you start making small, manageable changes, you start feeling more in control of your life. You start making better decisions, and this ultimately leads to a better experience of life.
Rome wasn't built in day, but consistent, small changes will reap rewards, that you'll look back on, and be amazed by. Furthermore, sickness will not be part of your life either, as you will be avoiding the major degenerative diseases of today, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, depression and dementia, which are all linked to poor lifestyle choices. Needless to say you'll also age well.
You may know that the time has come to change something in your life, because you feel overweight, tired and lethargic, as well as feeling emotionally drained and irritable. You may even have noticed that your thinking isn't clear and sharp anymore, and you also feel stressed and anxious.
Start off slowly
Unfortunately, people sometimes don't do anything, because they feel overwhelmed about all the things they know they should be changing. Lets' keep it really simple and the improvements you feel will help you to stay motivated to continue improving your life.
- Replace every 2nd coffee or tea you are drinking with a glass of water. Ditto for every soda and beer you drink. By re-hydrating your body, you'll start to feel more energetic.
- When you are faced with a food choice, choose the item that is closest to nature, or as raw as possible. So instead of a doughnut, choose a salad sandwich or an apple and a pack of nuts.
- Start taking the right Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) blend every day, which will help your metabolism to kick in, and sugar cravings to reduce. It also helps to burn body fat, and gives you more energy. Furthermore, it helps you to manage stress more effectively, and even helps with depression.
- Go for a walk around the block, or walk up and down some stairs at lunch time, stead of sitting around after you've eaten. Its easier if someone joins you, but don't let being alone stop you. On the weekends do the same thing, but take your children, or family pet with you, and increase the time you spend doing this, until you are looking forward to it. While you are out walking, think about a goal you've given up on, or something you've always wanted to achieve. Start planning how you'll go about achieving it.
- Think about the things that you can control in your life, and the things you can't. Start paying attention to the ones that you can change, such as your food choices, and ignore the ones that you can't. If this means skipping the news, do it! You'll find your stress levels will reduce - and by cutting down on coffee, your stress levels will also become more manageable.
When you start making small, manageable changes, you start feeling more in control of your life. You start making better decisions, and this ultimately leads to a better experience of life.
Rome wasn't built in day, but consistent, small changes will reap rewards, that you'll look back on, and be amazed by. Furthermore, sickness will not be part of your life either, as you will be avoiding the major degenerative diseases of today, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, depression and dementia, which are all linked to poor lifestyle choices. Needless to say you'll also age well.
Delia McCabe is a Nutritional Neuroscience Researcher. She has a Masters degree in Psychology and has been doing research for over ten years. Her specific area of interest is Essential Fatty Acids and how they effect brain and general health. She has discovered that many chronic illnesses and mental health problems can be traced back to a lack of Essential Fats. Find out if you are deficient by doing the quick assessment at http://www.deliahealth.com.
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