Taking Action for Good Health

It seems to me that the start of 2013 has brought more newspaper and internet articles, TV news pieces and talk show hours dedicated to losing weight than ever before. New gadgets, new equipment, new exercise classes, new diets. Have we all lost our common sense? We are listening to the same basic information over and over again and apparently not taking action.

So why don't we take action?

• Is our job so important that we feel we can neglect our health? 
• Is watching TV and/or surfing the internet more important than chewing and enjoying our food? 
• Have we grown partial to feeling like crap? 
• Do we relish in complaining about our lack of control and inability to lose weight? 
• Are we stuffing our faces to avoid some painful emotional scar? 
• Are big companies putting something in our food that is making us addicted to more and more and we are no longer able to tell when we are actually hungry or satiated? (that one is totally true see here).
• Are we are so paralyzed by all the advice that we are unable to take action? 

If you struggle with the last bullet point I have some actions you can take right now:

• STOP drinking all soda - no excuses, it is BAD, BAD, BAD and you can't give me ONE good reason to continue drinking that manufactured crap. 
• DON'T eat food that contains ingredients you CAN'T pronounce! If you can't pronounce it DON'T put it in your mouth (or on your body for that matter).
• STOP making excuses about cooking your own food! I know, you're too busy, you don't know how. Cooking simple meals is just that, SIMPLE and a necessity for those of us who can't afford a personal chef. Check out Timothy Ferriss newest offering The 4-Hour Chef, search YouTube, or DVR a cooking show for inspiration.
• STOP eating in front of the TV, at your computer, or in your car! Give yourself 10 minutes to enjoy your food.
• Eat more fresh vegetables and greens

Or follow Michael Pollan's, advice. He is the author of The Omnivores Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and Food Rules, to name a few. He says, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants"... Simple and clear. This is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to make a healthy change.

If you struggle with what to eat or making healthy choices find someone to support you. It could be a co-worker, a friend, a health coach, a physician, a personal trainer, or an on-line group. But whatever you do, please stop with the excuses and take action to improve your health.



All my best,

Linda