The healthiest people I’ve observed give attention to how they sleep, eat, drink, and move. They do it consistently over time. Fanaticism does not produce lasting healthy results.
Adlai E. Stevenson II wrote,
“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”1
Likewise, yours and my health is not achieved by “short, frenzied outbursts” rather by “the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime”.
Your body will be with you for your lifetime—the one life you get to live—and for most, life is more like a marathon not a sprint. We should treat it just that way.
For example, a marathoner gradually builds mileage into his/her training in order to complete the full course on race day. He/She deliberately drinks and eats for best advantage—before, after, and during the race.
Pro Tip:
Begin today to dedicate or rededicate yourself to the idea that you’re worth it. Your health is worth it. Your kids and grandkids are worth you being around for them and able to share memories because you intentionally chose healthy habits rather than going with the flow.
#IntentionallyEatSleepMove
1. Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson II, (2022, September 19). Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/146220-patriotism-is-not-short-frenzied-outbursts-of-emotion-but-the
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