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 MD Cardiologist, Researcher, Author
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 healthy eating 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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