Good morning,
I came across this article that talks about we do or do not think about ourselves, so on this cloudy, dreary morning, it seemed like a time to share with all of you. I hope that you will enjoy and read and share your thoughts on it as well.
Good afternoon,
When it comes to our health, are we our own worst enemy with our thinking, do we honestly believe we are fat, not fit enough, not good enough, not pretty enough and on and on?
I am guilty of this and I also know that from reading articles that this an awful place to think from. I am created beautiful, talented and a loving, caring person is a lot more empowering and makes for a more beautiful day. I like this article that I found and want to share it with you as our inside health matters also.
From “The Joy of Weight Loss: A Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness” by Norris Chumley:
So many of us hate ourselves deep down, avoid making changes, and hold on to our problems because that’s what we’re used to.
We have lifelong investments in misery and it’s really hard to put them aside… The truth is, we feel we’re supposed to be in constant need and to suffer. We’re supposed to hate ourselves, supposed to be fat, supposed to overeat, supposed to be sick. We’ve been trained to be incomplete and needy from birth. Our culture dictates it. We’re supposed to be constantly hungry so we’ll buy food products; we’re supposed to be sickly to we’ll buy medicines; we have to be fat so we can constantly purchase diet products; we’re trained to feel ugly or esthetically inferior so we’ll invest in fashion and cosmetics.
Why do advertisers pick the most beautiful, perfect-looking people as models? So we’ll feel inferior, dislike ourselves some more, and buy whatever they’re selling in hopes of getting what we need. And on and on. That’s one cause of self-esteem. But there’s an even deeper one.
Many parents, caregivers, and teachers inadvertently teach us to hate ourselves, in order for us to conform to society and be “normal.” We were always supposed to be “good little children,” the way others wanted us to be, and not the natural selves we were.
Some of us, from extreme cases of childhood criticism, abusive or dysfunctional families, got so much criticism and emotional pounding that we really shut down our whole personalities. We emotionally numbed ourselves, turned of uniqueness off, and became terrified of doing anything different. We learned to hate ourselves a lot, so that the adults around us would stop torturing us. It snowballed, and no matter how shut-off or deep into the shell we got, we still got hurt. Where was the relief? Where was the only easy comfort and safety? In food.
Please understand… you’re not alone, and you’re going to be OK-because you actually are already OK. Nearly everyone alive has some degree of sorrow, self-depreciation, or feelings of inferiority. I believe that overweight people just have a lot more of it.
If you’re one of us who is hurting inside, who longs for some real joy; happiness and relief-congratulations. The more you hurt, the more you’ll be able to rise above it. The more you truly want joy, the more you’ll do in order to get it.
In my opinion, We are all human and need a positive boost, in our thoughts, in our eating habits and definitely in our exercise programs. The more that we take care of us, the better we will feel about ourselves and that reflects in our families lives as well.
Good afternoon,
I’ve located an article that I think you will appreciate in your quest for your health matters.
Title: Five Key Elements for a Healthy Body
By: Marie Watson
With so many different obstacles in our way today it’s essential to do the things that are necessary to keep our bodies in top condition. Between diseases and pollution in our air and water, we must stay tuned into the needs of our bodies in order to assure a long and healthy life. Making the right choices in these areas will allow us to remain happy and productive many years past retirement.
1. Get plenty of sleep
Being well-rested is one of the most important elements in maintaining a healthy body. Sleep deprivation whether purposely or the result of insomnia can cause your body to become tired, fatigued, and run down. This lends its way to an invasion of many infections because of a compromised immune system. Sleep is the body’s best defence, so you need to make sure you obtain what your body needs. Each person requires on average between six and eight hours of sleep nightly, although some may function on as little as five hours while others need up to ten hours.
2. Exercise regularly
Besides having the ability to boost the metabolism, exercise also helps the body sleep most restfully. Whether you do a complete workout or just take a walk several times during the day, you will feel much better by participating in some kind of exercise. That doesn’t mean you have to do something boring—you can swim, bicycle, play tennis, ski, water ski, or do any other type of activity that you enjoy. The important thing is to make sure you do it regularly.
3. Eat healthy foods
In order to maintain a body that is healthy and active all of your life, you need to learn how to eat foods that are good for you. Certainly that high fat, high calorie burger from the local fast food place tastes good, but it is not good for you. You need to develop the habit of eating lean protein, steamed or raw vegetables, fresh fruits, and carbohydrates containing a low glycemic index such as whole grain cereals, brown rice, and wheat bread and pasta. That doesn’t mean you have to give up sweet desserts and snacks for good, but you need to learn to eat them in moderation.
4. Maintain a normal weight
Having excess weight puts a strain on both the heart and the back. In order to assure that you can stay active and do the things you enjoy, you need to make sure your weight is within normal range. If you are overweight but think you are still healthy, you need to review the things you are able to do compared to some of the things you used to be able to do. Certainly you are older which causes some difference, but your weight definitely has a detrimental effect on the level of activities in which you are able to participate.
5. Make sure you have an adequate supply of essential nutrients
No matter how many healthy foods we eat, it is likely we are not getting all of the nutrients we need. This is especially true of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids that help us maintain the health of our hearts. Although this nutrient is found in fish, few of us can eat enough fish to compensate, so we need to supplement this deficiency with fish oil supplements. The same holds true of many other nutrients such as Calcium, Iron, Folic Acid, and the B vitamins just to name a few.
A healthy lifestyle will help us keep our bodies healthy into our golden years, and following these tips will certainly help you in that process. You don’t need to give up your favourite foods to be healthy, but you do need to make sure you eat unhealthy foods in moderation. You also want to make sure to get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and supplement your diet with important vitamins and minerals.
About The Author
Marie Watson writes weight loss, diet plan, health, beauty and general well-being articles for the Slim Eazy website at http://www.slimeazy.com
