Other withdrawals from the Eat category include the following :
• Added chemicals ( preservatives , artificial sweeteners , coloring ). Scour food labels for long words you can ’ t pronounce . Don ’ t count calories , count chemicals !
• Stay away from food bombs . If you need clarification , a food bomb is a huge , hard to digest meal with too many unhealthy fats and is high in salt and sugar . The kind of overindulgent meal that leaves you feeling sluggish for hours . For example , the fast-food chain advertised triple / quadruple burgers that boast extra cheese , bacon , and secret sauce !
Recap : Sugar , added food chemicals , and food bombs are BAD ! Stay away .
MOVE : at all costs , avoid prolonged sitting !
Whether at the office or “ WFH ”, stand up and move around frequently . Take a sit break . Sitting for long periods stagnates your blood ( and lymph ) circulation . Prolonged sitting has been linked with many adverse health conditions such as obesity , high blood sugar , hypertension , and even belly fat . Additionally , prolonged sitting also has a negative impact on your orthopedic health . Sitting causes your entire spine to compress . The repercussions range from top to bottom ( neck to low back ). Prolonged sitting also contributes to poor posture in general . Some health experts say the health risks of prolonged sitting are even worse than those from smoking ! This is why prolonged sitting has been called ‘ sitting disease .’ Larry Swanson details the antidote to sitting disease in his book ‘ Scared Sitless .’ Clever title !
Recap : Stand up and move … often !
SLEEP : going to bed late to catch up with work ? Resist . Resist . Resist !
Sleep deprivation affects attention , cognition , and memory . Think of sleep as your superpower . If you are a parent , “ recharging your superpower ” is a great way to talk to your kids about sleep . Sleep is when the body repairs , reboots , and rejuvenates . I used to call The Big 3 ( nutrition , exercise , and sleep ) the pillars of a healthy lifestyle . Through the years , as I have gained a deeper understanding of sleep , I have modified my message . I now refer to sleep as the foundation upon which the other two health pillars stand . So be sure to get your beauty sleep ! ;)
Recap : Your sleep … mandatory !
Sleep is when the body repairs , reboots , and rejuvenates .