Some of us are after weight loss, some are after the health, feeling good, energy, some of us would like to look good and build some muscles, some would like to be super fit and so on. No matter what goal, we still need to care about our health, not when it’s diminished, but even when we are feeling “alright”.
Prevention is so much better than cure!
When we combine a healthy diet with balanced exercise programme or some outdoor activities, and also when we change our mind to feel good, then we are on the good path.
I remember when I was younger, how I was worried, or when I moved to Ireland, how badly I was eating. This lead quite quickly into a state of depression within six months. Now, looking back 12 years, I think this was a really good lesson for me to understand the real value of having your freedom. The freedom to choose, but to choose wisely. Lack of nutrients can lead to very lethargic state when we don’t feel like to do anything, at least not challenging and that is to avoid growth.
Pain can be a good teacher
Lesson learned: pain can be a good teacher. If we can change, otherwise leading to much suffering. And sometimes we share it with others, especially our family, friends and work circles.
Now we can talk about physical pain, emotional pain and mental pain. Are we aware of how we feel? And if there is much pain, are we doing what it takes to fix it? Well, here comes exercise that involves well-being, mobility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, relaxation and more. But sometimes we are just too busy to look after ourselves.
Remember, the way we feel is the greatest asset we’ll ever own!
And here is another pearl that came to me from my friend Stephen.
He said: I just don’t care how much or how fast I am losing weight on weekly bases anymore.
I thought this was profound wisdom. Sometimes we are impatient and worrying too much about the outcomes, checking our weight every day multiple times. What if we just let go a little bit and just focus that energy on activities that really matter – going ahead towards our “most important” goals.