Family 2015

Family 2015

Sunday, July 15, 2018

You Know What's Hard?

Trying to keep up with all the things I'm *supposed* to do to be healthy.

*Disclaimer:  I have many friends who do things like YLEO, Plexus, CrossFit, Keto Coffee, AdvoCare, Detox's, Wraps, etc,etc,etc.  I am truly happy for you if you have found a thing that has had such a positive impact on your life, I really mean that.  I am writing this one, paritally, so that none of you are hurt by the fact that I don't try to participate in these things.  It has nothing to do with you - it's definitely me.

Here's the thing about me - it's just all too much for me to try to figure out.  There is too much information, too many programs, too many experts who have the"key" to healthy living.  It activates my fight or flight response and I just shut down.  It just has to be more simple than all of that.

We all have the same 24 hours and I just cannot buy into the fact that my health hinges on whether or not I have the time/means to take part in some or all of the stuff that's out there.  I have made some simple discoveries about myself over the years and I'm just gonna go with it.

1. I must have downtime/quiet time everyday - it's a challenge, but one that I take seriously. I must care for my introverted soul.

2. I feel the best and have the most energy when I listen to my body.  I know that the experts say this and that about how and when and what I should eat.  I listen to my body over them.  Every Time.

3. I hate water, but I drink it anyway. 

4.  I do some exercise everyday, even if it's just a short yoga session or a walk.  Some exercise everyday.

5.  I try to really pay attention to nature, to people, to God, to what is happening in the moment.  I want to live on purpose and not miss things because I am on auto-pilot.

The End.

Seriously.  That is my health routine and it is what makes me feel whole and peaceful.  I am 45 years old and I have never felt better.  I grow more convinced all the time that what we really need is peace.  :)