Make Me Healthy, Make Me Happy: Simple Methods for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Change. Coach Stan Maddox
a heart attack. She has a great family, a great job, and a great life. Sarah is not interested in giving all of that up, due to poor health. It is a need for her to make a healthy lifestyle change. But where does she start? The need for guidance is paramount at this point. She is labeled The Health “Concerned”. Second, is The Health “Conscious”.
THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS
Meet David Appletree. It’s about 5 am, and David in finishing up his daily jog around the neighborhood. He usually completes 3 miles on average. But today, he was even more energized, so he decided to run an extra mile. It’s about 6 am now. David is back home, making a homemade green smoothie for breakfast. After his smoothie, he goes to the bathroom to shave, shower, and prepare for work. It’s now 7:30 am, and David is driving to work, listening to a motivational audiobook. He lives a short distance away from his job, but he likes to arrive early, to get a good head start on his responsibilities. The time is 9 am. David is at his desk, greeting his coworker as they walk in with an energetic, “Good Morning!” The time is 10 am and David is snacking on some fresh fruit that he prepared at home. He was having such a productive morning, that he didn’t realize that now it was 12 noon. Lunchtime! Since he prepared a chicken salad from home, David proceeded to the breakroom. As he consumed his salad, he took out his cell phone, to show his coworker Amy, pictures from last weekend’s 5k race. David came in 3rd place! As you can see, David is definitely conscious about his health. He’s not perfect. He would love to put on more muscle mass, and get stronger. So, lately he has been researching exercises, and proper foods to consume, to reach his goals. This person is an example of The Health “Conscious”. Make no mistake about it, there is no such thing as being perfect, in your health journey. You will always desire more. That’s not a bad thing. It actually keeps us progressing, and progression plays a vital role in our happiness.
Our final personality is The Health “Careless”.
THE HEALTH CARELESS
“Yes, can I get a number 2 with extra cheese, and supersize the fries please?” “When I get depressed, I have to eat cake. It makes me feel better.” “I always eat chocolate, when it’s that time of the month.” “I’m glad the doctor prescribed the diabetes medication. Now, when I eat my favorite sweets, I can just take a pill!” “I’m not fat! I’m just big boned!”
Honestly, I’ve never seen a fat skeleton! I’m sure that you have heard these quotes from people before. Maybe you have said them yourself. Welcome to the Health “Careless” personality. This person has no interest in exercising or eating right. The greasier the food, the better. The sweeter the cake, the better. Oh and by the way, exercise? Forget about it!!(In my Tony Soprano voice) Health is not on the priority list. But, finding the cheapest combo meal, at the local fast food restaurant is paramount. Health screenings? Not interested. Your clothes are getting too small. I’ll buy bigger clothes. Your knees are in pain when you walk. I’ll get a walker, to assist me. This person frowns upon others that eat healthy and exercise. They will make negative comments like, “why are you eating rabbit food?” Or, “you are losing too much weight. You look sick.” Subconsciously, this person is against good health. Studies have shown that people with this mindset, tend to have low self-esteem, and a shorter life span than others. So basically, having this mindset increases your chance of being depressed, and dying sooner. This doesn’t sound too good, does it? I mean, how can you not care about your health?
Now, here’s the good news. You do not fit in this category! By simply reading this book, you have a desire to improve your health. Great job, on your behalf. Remember this: WINNERS MAKE A HABIT OF DOING THINGS LOSERS DON’T WANT TO DO…
Now that you know the Health Personalities, pick yours and let’s move to the next step!
Конец ознакомительного фрагмента.
Текст предоставлен ООО «ЛитРес».
Прочитайте эту книгу целиком, купив полную легальную версию на ЛитРес.
Безопасно оплатить книгу можно банковской картой Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, со счета мобильного телефона, с платежного терминала, в салоне МТС или Связной, через PayPal, WebMoney, Яндекс.Деньги, QIWI Кошелек, бонусными картами или другим удобным Вам способом.