Health. Honesty.
Two words that have so much trouble being even in the same sentence these days. Particularly I’m talking about honesty with your own personal health – not just unhealthy marketing propaganda and skewed health studies we see lacking transparency, honesty, and evidence based fact. It’s very easy to lie to yourself about how you feel out of fear of doing what you know you should. Going to the doctor, getting preventive checkups, getting active, eating healthy, even flossing! Instead of doing the things we know can make us healthier, happier, and live longer, it’s often easier to say, “I’m fine” or push it off to “next week”. Making sacrifices is a tough thing to do in terms of your health especially.
So why do I say honesty is the key to health success?
Honesty is the only way you can properly assess your mind, your body, and your overall health. By stopping all the white lies & stretched truths you’re telling yourself you will stop the long-term damage you’re doing by simply not calling yourself out on your own unhealthy choices.
For example…. you grabbed some M&M’s that were on the counter at your friends house… was it a serving size? Do you even know what a serving size of M&M’s is?! Or you did cardio for 30 minutes at the gym today so you deserve some ice cream. NO!!!
Or a personal favorite… Well I didn’t order friesbut I just had a few of my husband’s when we were out last night. What’s a few?
These are the little white lies I’m talking about people!! This is what is holding you back from achieving your health and fitness goals.
The honest solution is the only way to get your goals better and faster. I didn’t say would be easy – in fact it probably won’t be. All I can say is honesty of your overall health and strength will come naturally once you begin to give your health the time it deserves.
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