When I have an opportunity to go out and talk to people about health and wellness and foods and fitness. I love it. I speak it with a passion because it's something that I believe in whole-heartedly, and I live it. But when I talk to people, unfortunately, I'm a "regurgitator". Now what is a "regurgitator"? A regurgitator is someone who tends to give a lot of information out without rhyme or reason. Now, I certainly believe there is a rhyme and reason to what I say, but I tend to give out a lot of information, whether it's on social media networks or in person. And as a result, when I do have that opportunity, some people say, "Ok..... what do I do? I feel a little bit overwhelmed." I apologize, of course, but what I then say is that I understand you've had your "A-ha" moment. You want to make some changes... why not by simply picking something for 2 weeks. Try something new for two weeks whether you want to make some changes to your diet, you want to exercise a bit more or something more elaborate. But for two weeks, that is all you have to do; focus on that 1 ting.
Now what could you do? If you are a coffee drinker, and you drink a pot a day. Instead of saying, "I'm going to give up all coffee" (which I think everyone should do or try for a period of time), maybe reduce it down to a cup or 2. What about if you have a sweet tooth? Many times people say they have a sweet tooth and don't think they can give that up. Ok! Fine. You have a sweet tooth. Instead of saying, "I'm going to give up all sugars" (here's my take on why refined sugars are bad), why not say, I'm not going to eat anything out of a box or out of a package for 2 weeks. And try it for two weeks and see how you feel. At the end of two weeks, evaluate it. Was it easy? Was it tough? And then from that two weeks, try something else for two weeks. So if you focus on two weeks at a time (and again, there is no rhyme or reason for picking two weeks. It's just an arbitrary time I choose; no scientific reason) I think it's a perfect opportunity time wise, to make certain changes. Within those two weeks, you're going to see significant results possibly physically, but you will probably feel better mentally and physically. Getting control of your eating habits, or getting control of your health and wellness is so important, because it puts you in charge of an accomplishment.
Now for those that will say you can't give anything up. I've got a solution for you. Why not add something? I know you're thinking, "Ok, Jared. What the heck are you talking about, 'adding something. That's what got me into this mess in the first place....adding something.” Why not add something like a serving of vegetables to every single meal you eat? That's certainly tough, but it can be done. Or maybe say to yourself you are going to drink 48 ounces or 64 ounces of pure water every single day. That's it. Add something. Take it away, but just try doing something for two weeks at a time. Within two weeks you are going to see some miraculous results. You are going to see something you can feel good about and know that you succeeded at something about being healthy. And being healthy is all about a series of steps taken, often times simply 2 weeks at a time.
Jared Toay, aka. the "Digestion Dude" has actively been promoting the importance of health and digestion for more than 4 years. A weight loss expert, Certified Nutritional Specialist, and creator of Be A Fitness Freak, he has had a lengthy journey on his way to healthy living. An accomplished author and speaker, he would love to send you an eBook focusing on digestion and nutrition by entering your email address below or join him on his "Be A Fitness Freak" fan page on Facebook by clicking the "like" button below to learn about his revolutionary Focus On Foods wellness program.