TIDINGS THAT INSPIRE
TIDINGS THAT INSPIRE
5 SIMPLE FACTS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY START YOUR JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER YOU
By Jennifer Mwangangi-Ayoti
How do you capture a sense of peacNew Year means resolutions to many of us . Weight loss is an extremely popular New Year ’ s resolution , along with “ exercise more ”“ eat better ” and “ spend less money .” The sad fact is that most people don ’ t stick to these resolutions for more than three months and by the end of March , a third of those who have made resolutions will have let them lapse , and by mid year more than half will be forgotten .
Most of us know what we want in terms of adopting a healthy lifestyle but don ’ t know where to start . We want a vibrant life , consistent and heightened energy levels and a toned fit body . Consider the fact that no one fingerprint is alike . It ’ s amazing to think no one in the entire world will ever share your same fingerprint . Your fingerprint is your identification , your unique marking , your signature .
Just as your fingerprint is one of a kind , so is the rest of you . We have to learn our bodies by trying out different healthy foods so that we know what foods serve our bodies better . For example , how do you feel after eating certain foods ? Do you
‘‘ What many people don ’ t realize is that the thoughts they harbor each day can affect their weight loss dramatically . Instead of feeling sorry for yourself , see yourself in the healthy , beautiful body you ’ ve always dreamed of and believe it is possible for you . If you start by believing it is possible for you to be and feel healthy , then you have done 50 % of the work ! Now that is a great start my friend .” feel alert , vibrant , and full of energy - or do you feel sluggish , bloated , and sleepy .
Some people do better and feel better with more carbohydrates while others function better with more protein . Again , listen to your body ; it will communicate by how you feel and what foods work best for you . Here is an interesting fact that I have observed over the years with my clients and my own body ; once your body heals ( reverse lifestyle diseases and obesity ) you are able to cope with more varieties of foods because your body is now strong and has developed buoyancy ! How cool is that ?
Here are 5 simple facts you need to know in order to successfully start your journey to a healthier you . Just being aware of these facts will arm you with a wealth of knowledge and will be of great support when drafting your meal plans .
Set up your mind for success
It has been said that our emotions ( behavior ) flow from our thoughts . What many people don ’ t realize is that the thoughts they harbor
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