This all must sound corny, believe me, I know. Just last year I had a completely different view: eating when hungry, not paying attention to what I was eating, nonchalantly skipping meals, and just being downright ignorant of the damage I was doing to myself. Then I thought to myself, what are the most fundamental components of my life? What do I do every day that I'm not paying more attention to? Well, I started brainstorming ideas, and sleeping, eating, and walking quickly came to mind. I soon realized that the bed I slept on was uncomfortable, I did not feel as well as I believed I could, and my feet and back were killing me. For my feet I purchased orthotics which are unbelievably comfortable. For the bed I purchased a new pillow, and a comforter/mat. For my lack of energy, and overall apathetic worldview I went old school, and purchased a nutrition book. In this way I made a conscious decision to take control, which has improved the way in which I deal with nearly all aspects of my life, and it is actually what got me back into school after a 1.5 year hiatus.
With that in mind here is what I plan to cover over the course of the next few months:
- Nutritional elements of food
- Supplementation
- Nutrition myths
- Effects of nutrients or lack thereof
Thanks for reading.
- Jack
Post statement - If any of my readers have an aspect of nutrition that they would like me to research, I urge you to leave suggestions.
4 comments:
Congratulations and kudos on such a great subject. My family has been practicing healthy eating habits for the last few years. We found that dieting translates to lifestyle changes as opposed to denial and limitations. You are to be commended for this healthy track at your young age. It will serve you well (Was that a little too "Obi-wan"?) Many times I have seen family and friends begin and fail at quick fix or yo-yo dieting.
I am now starting another hurdle in the health and fitness field, exercise. Not an easy task for me but one that must be undertaken if daily energy is wanted. Wish me luck.
One more note, I am looking forward to reading about your research in nutritional supplements. That is a vast field filled overwhelming and often expensive items.
TTFN Louise
Jack,
Excellent first post! I think you have found a topic that intrigues you, and one that you can educate us on. The writing here is fantastic. Entertaining, clear, well organized, detailed. I think you really are on to something here!
I'd like to see you discuss metabolism in one entry if you can...I've always been interested to learn how some people eat everything around them and stay skinny while some others watch diet and still have love handles.
For someone who claims that they can not put their thoughts on paper - you have done an outstanding job! I commend you on your desires to get to the bottom of your what ailed you and then put things in to action. Shoes, bed and eating are all very essential. I am on the heels of taking the same steps as you so that I too can increase my energy, rid myself of a few inches and pounds and be more optimistic about life in general. Thank you for the details as well as the encouragement. I look forward to following your blog. Anything you can find about the metabolism for aging women and why it fails us after 35 would be greatly appreciated.
Take care
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