Carpe Diem
Your body is the only thing you own
Life is an amazing thing. Humans are truly capable of almost
anything, we can run a sub
4 min mile, make
a car that can drive by its self or hold our breath for 16min. There is no
limit to what we can achieve no matter how modest or how extravagant you are
everything you do counts and is important.
Treating your body well is important through good nutrition,
relationships with friends and family and rest can make the difference of a
lifetime. Finding time for these things is something you can make a priority
for yourself and the ones around you. Find the time for these things and make a
difference for the people around you. Life is short its never to late to make
an impact.
Nutrition is important Water, Fruits, Veggies, Complex Carbs,
Fats, and Protein
Adequate nutrition is something that is neglected in our
lives day after day, whether it’s due to poor economic status or the busy
hustle of day-to-day life you can still strive for better nutrition, you have
to try to make a difference. If you already live this way help the others
around you.
Water is important; with out it life as we know it would not
exist. Our bodies
are about 70% water and we need about 1.5-2.5 liters per day and even more
if you are active or live in a hot or dry environment. So keep a water bottle
handy and drink up small amounts all day long. A quick way to tell if you are
hydrated is by the color of your pee.
Darker is bad, Lighter is good.
Fruits and Veggies are very important as well. Not only do
they taste great but also they are packed with the nutrients that are essential
for our bodies to function properly. These nutrients play a vital role in the
function of our metabolism and just about every other function our bodies do. A
diet rich in Fruits and Veggies can and will help prevent diseases, such as
Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer. Fruits and Veggies contain Phytonutrients,
Antioxidants and other chemical that can rid our bodies of harmful compounds
and carcinogens that we
pick up from the environment around us.
So load your plate up with Fruits and Veggies ¼ to 2/3 of every meal
should be a mixture of fruits and veggies.
Complex Carbohydrates are the fuels that make us go, day
after day hour after hour. We could be at work sitting at our desk or chasing
our dreams at the Ironman World Championships. Stock up on things like Oatmeal,
Quinoa, Cuscus, and Multigrain bread.
Most complex carbs are packed with complex B vitamins that essentially
drive our metabolism. A serving size of Complex Carbs is about 2 slices of
bread or a cup of oatmeal. Avoid Complex Carbohydrates brother the simple sugar
like cola or candy as much as you can. But don’t be afraid to have desert once
and a while.
Fats and Protein make up the other part of the equation
weather you are vegetarian or a meat eater fats and protein are important.
Proteins help build and repair tissues like skin and muscle. Fats are burned for energy at low intensities
and play a role in hormone balance as well as the regulation of inflammation,
blood pressure and our immune system.
Finding good sources of protein is easy just make sure it is
a lean protein like chicken, fish or eggs, and if you are vegetarian beans,
nuts, legumes and whole grains should do the trick. A serving size of protein should only be
about 10-15 grams and about the size of a deck of cards.
Good sources of fat are found in things like Avocados,
Walnuts or olive oil. What makes them good sources is the way your body will
process them and it has to do with the single bond found in them also know as
Omega 3 or Omega 6, look for these key phrases or the words poly unsaturated
fat and you should be set. Include a
source of fat with every meal you will be happier.
Enjoy the moment
Life is full of ups and downs take them each in stride. You
only have 1 moment to live so make the best of it. Be active outdoors and love
the ones around you. Its important to do
something active everyday 1 hour will do. Go for a walk with the dogs, hit the
weights at the gym or try riding a bike, it’s as simple as that.
Celebrate life
Life is fragile, I know this sounds cliché but it truly is.
Be careful the way you live your life and treat your body well so it will be
strong for the people around you who need it. So you will be there a long time
for your future kids and grandkids cherish the time around you they will
cherish you.
Give more than you take
Giving more than you take is something I learned for
somebody I hold dearly to my heart. She taught me this not knowingly, but
through actions. Actions of kindness, Actions of love. Take care of the ones
around you and they will take care of you.
I’m no philosopher, doctor or scholar by any means I just
wanted to spread the word that you can make a difference regardless if you
realize it or not. You already are
making a difference try to make it positive. Don’t be afraid to take a risk. You can change….
“Far
better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though
checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy
nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither
victory nor defeat.” -Theodore
Roosevelt
