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How To Get The Best From Your
Body
By: Kim Beardsmore
The body automatically functions, and we
automatically take it for granted! We expect
our body to keep going and not complain,
however much we abuse it. But it does
complain, with headaches, backache,
indigestion, colds, skin rashes: just a few
of the minor warnings. Whether you are
running a home business, major corporation
or a family if you relate to these 'mild'
complaints you just may need to pay
attention to protect your most important
asset: your health, your ability to think
clearly and your emotional strength.
Without paying attention to keeping yourself
well, you may slip into more serious
warnings of 'self-abuse' and progress to
serious conditions like diabetes, heart
disease and cancer. A few simple changes can
make all the difference to the long-term
health of your body, the clarity of your
thinking, the strength of your emotional
well-being and the long-term viability of
your self-propelled business!
Food is Fuel
What you eat and drink provides your body
with the fuel to carry out all the physical
and mental activities that get you through
each day, including breathing and blinking!
Some foods, such as fruit and vegetables,
provide excellent fuel, with lots of
beneficial nutrients. Other foods provide
the body with poor quality fuel laced with
undesirable chemicals, such as
over-processed junk foods. What percentage
of your current diet is providing
fuel-efficient, nutrient-rich food? Find out
by keeping a diary over the following week -
jot down everything you eat and drink and
then analyze your fuel source. The better
your fuel source, the longer your life
expectancy…
So improve your
choice:
Choose meals and snacks that are kind to the
body, i.e. naturally-produced and chemical
free. Fresh (preferably seasonal) fruit,
vegetables and salads retain their
nutritional content - they are 'living'
foods. Avoid foods that have been
over-processed, stored for too long or
stored in contact with metal or cling-film.
You could class these as 'dead' foods, with
little to offer nutritionally. Variety is
also vital, helping you obtain the broad
range of nutrients your body needs.
Less is more
Eating large meals puts a great strain on
the digestive tract. Choose smaller, more
frequent meals, which help keep your fuel
tank topped-up throughout the day. And never
forget that the more you eat, the more your
body has to either burn off or store as fat.
So eat to live - don't live to eat!
Give your stomach
a fair chance
Slow down and enjoy your food. Chewing is
essential - you have teeth for a reason - to
assist the digestive process. Eating food
quickly, or while stressed, disrupts
digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
The 'how' and when' of eating is just as
important as 'what' you eat.
Life - Giving
Water
Nature's nectar. Your body is 70% water and
it needs to be daily replenished with a
fresh supply to ensure that body cells are
hydrated and energized. Ideally, we need to
consume two litres of water every day.
Get Active!
You need just enough activity to keep all
your moving parts in good working order,
lean and strong. Too much exercise uses up
resources needed for normal growth, repair
and maintenance, and creates premature wear
and tear on the joints and ligaments.
So how much exercise are we talking about?
Enjoy a good brisk walk in the fresh air
everyday - or even every second day - swing
your arms, hold your head high, fill your
lungs and lengthen your strike. Or, consider
purchasing a home fitness video. There are
plenty to choose from, just make sure it
incorporates a good stretching regime to
avoid pulling or straining any muscles. The
same applies to any team sports or gym work
- warm-up first. The message is, yes, you
need to use your body to prevent it from
'getting rusty'.
Relax!
Proper 'quality time' should not be confused
with time spent watching endless television,
or playing games on the computer. Energetic
computer games and emotionally-charged TV
soaps activate the release of
'fight-or-flight' stress chemicals - hardly
a form of relaxation. Switch the TV off and
take time-out once or twice a day for
between 15-30 minute to rest your thoughts,
and your body, completely. Sit or lie
comfortably, close your eyes, breathe deeply
and slowly, perhaps listen to restful music,
and drift into your mind's theatre of
beautiful landscapes and memories. No
interruptions, no demanding family or
friends, just you and your attention focused
on health, happiness and abundance…that's
quality time!
Sleep
We all need 6-8 hours quality sleep every
night. Get to bed before midnight and start
the day early and alert after a restful,
refreshing sleep.
Love makes everything workable For complete
harmony of mind, body and spirit, the final
ingredient needed is a huge helping of love.
Surround yourself with people you love and
who love you!
© Kim Beardsmore
About the Author:
Kim Beardsmore is a weight
loss consultant whose business operates
across 60 countries. Tons of recipes,
articles, resources, free newsletter and
more to help you lose weight and keep it off
forever. Estimate your healthy body weight
or receive a free weight loss consultation
at
http://www.weight-loss-health.com.au
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