07/04/2024
Knowing all of the things that we need to do in order to be healthy is not the hard bit. In fact, in this day and age, with information at our fingertips, most of us know exactly what we need to do in order to maximise healthβ¦ eat a varied diet with the right mix of proteins, carbs and fat, get plenty of sleep, drink enough water, go outside regularly, and get plenty of exercise etc, etc. The hard bit is finding the right balance so that in trying to live longer, we donβt forget to actually live. Eliminating things that we enjoy from our lives, because in excess they are considered bad for health is often not the best path. It might get quick results and take you towards a specific health goal, but if the overall goal is happiness, then we have to find balance. Finding healthy routines that we actually enjoy is key. If it feels like a chore, then we are unlikely to stick at it long enough for it to have a significant positive effect on our lives. When it comes to exercise, there are a million ways and more to get fit. But if you hate the process, then it will feel ten times harder, and the likelihood of quitting before seeing a significant change is very high. So if you can find an activity that you geneuinely enjoy, not just because of the health benefits, but because the process makes you happy, then you are likely to stick with it for the long term and see huge positive changes. If youβve stumbled across this post, then that might mean you have shown some interest in martial arts. If you havenβt already started your martial arts journey, then maybe consider it as an option. It's a very enjoyable pursuit, and health benefits are plenty! π