With March being celebrated as Nutrition Awareness Month,
it is a great time to bring some basics back to the forefront of our mind. Facts that we all know, yet refuse to take
heed of as we go about our daily lives.
Here are some things that we all know are NOT good for
us:
- Too much sugar
- Too many carbohydrates
- Too many heavy red meats
- Soft drinks
- Too much salt
- Too many fatty foods
Here are some things we all know we SHOULD be doing:
- Drinking plenty of water
- Eat well-balanced meals
- Walking, jogging, swimming or bike riding regularly Doing resistance exercises like weight-lifting or push-ups, sit-ups, etc.
Now, since we know these things, here's the deal in a
quote from the book Body for LIFE by renowned fitness expert and author,
Bill Phillips: "There's a world of
difference between knowing what to do, and actually doing it!"
It takes just a little effort to start following an
eating and exercise plan. It takes a
great deal of effort and dedication to stay with your plan. What follows are some practical suggestions
to help you. Don't be over zealous with
your goals. Take small steps at first. Find a friend to take on the plan with you. Find a good book or support group to help you. Set an exercise schedule and don't allow
little things to interfere with it. Use
the weekend to plan your meals for the week.
Don't skip breakfast. Try to eat
6-8 smaller meals each day. Keep
portions small. Don't snack after 8 - 9
pm at night. Get 6-8 hours of sleep each
night.
Do a little research on the foods you buy. Read labels. See which foods have properties that will
help you reach your goals. There are a lot of resources out there on the Internet
that list what we have come to know as "Super Foods." Prepare your spirit, mind and body for
success.
In addition to these practical suggestions, have the
confidence in yourself that you can, and you will make a positive difference.
Here is a list of books that I have personally read, and
know that they contain sound principles for helping you attain better health. Some are non-secular, but excellent books nonetheless. I do not have any personal endorsement agreements
with any of these, but just some of the books I’ve read and personally recommend:
Book Title Author Type of Book Basis of the
Book
Body for Life……………………Bill Phillips………………Secular…………12 Week Transformation
Body for Life……………………Bill Phillips………………Secular…………12 Week Transformation
Body for Life for Women…Dr. Pamela Peeke……Secular…………Written for Women
Bod4God…………………………Steve Reynolds………..Non-Secular…12 Week Transformation
Get Off the Couch……………Steve Reynolds………..Non-Secular…Written for Men
Eat Right 4 Your Type………Dr. Peter
D'Adamo…..Secular…………Based on our blood type.
Get Fit. Stay Fit.
Keith
