Poor health is not caused by something
you don't have; it's caused by disturbing something that you already
have. Healthy is not something that you need to get, it's something you have already if you
don't disturb it. ~Dean Ornish
There are many definitions of inspiration however the one I
like best is the “extraordinary influence to help a person take action to
create or become creative”. Using this
definition when it comes to your health where do you look for inspiration?
Just a few short months ago were you most likely glued to
your TV watching the Olympians demonstrate what health and fitness looks like
in a larger than life way. Just think to
enter the competition it took millions of mico-decisions choosing the
healthiest of foods and pushing for just one more minute of physical practice
day in and day out for many years. A
level of commitment for many of us are inspired by.
Inspiration for good health is found in athletes such as
soccer players, body builders and sport enthusiasts setting an example for all
to see. And what are we seeing? We are seeing the results of a healthy
lifestyle hobby or career that is the product of what a ramped up healthyeating and fitness program can do on a regular basis.
Inspiration can be found in overcoming. Lance Armstrong
comes quickly to my mind. An example of a person filled with the commitment and
persistence to overcome cancer and become a world class athlete. Suzanne Somers
fight with cancer was very public and inspired others with her story of winning
the fight with healthy lifestyle habits.
Or maybe it someone you know who is closer to home who is
your inspiration? A relative, friend, neighbor or someone you work with who
makes their good health a priority and disease prevention a goal. You watch them make it look effortless. They
are living the healthy life you wish you had, making choices that prevent
disease.
Making healthy lifestyle choices is not an easy habit to
develop. Each day we receive millions of messages from the media, our friends
and family suggesting there is no real need for those healthy behavior changes
we are just fine the way we are after all there is genetics to blame.
For this reason you are my inspiration. You get up every day
knowing you need to do something about your health, looking for the truth and
not knowing which way to turn. You who with each bite of food and each step you
take know there is something better you can do for your health.
What? You are not an inspiration
you say. I say you are. Think of this … you know some things that you
can do to be healthier; you be one to share your good health
habits and let others see you doing them. Do you teach one what you
know to those around you? They are looking for answers too. The thing is
you never know what you do inspires others that’s what so great about
inspiration … it spreads quietly like a slow burning fire within then one day
you are filled with it and boom! Something fantastic happens! You choose yogurt
over ice cream!
So tomorrow when you go to work, with each conversation be
the inspiration I see in you, share and teach others and together we can make
our community a better place to live and work for all of us.
Your partner in health,
Wellness Consultant, Certified Health Coach
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