I’d like to put all of the fitness talk into perspective. I regularly write about ways to improve your health through fitness and nutrition. But don’t mistake my advice as me telling you’re not fine just the way you are.
Can you eat healthier? Sure. So can I. Can you exercise smarter? You bet. Me too. The point is everyone offers advice, some good, some bad, but it’s up to you to decide what to do with it. No one, including me, has the right to tell you that you’re not good enough. Your habits may not be good enough for a given goal, but we can change that.
I know it’s hard to decide what or who to trust, what to believe, and what applies to you. Hopefully I help with that without contributing to the problem. Here are three things to remember when it comes to deciphering all of the data you’re presented with regarding health and fitness:
- Listen. Be open to new things and ideas. You may learn something you didn’t know.
- Decide. Is the source credible or is it yet another random person on the internet with an opinion on what you should eat? Is the information accurate? Is it unbiased or is it skewed by the author trying to sell you something? Most importantly, does it apply to you and can you use it?
- Act. Once you determine whether or not the information you’ve been presented is right for you, the next choice is deciding what to do with it. Learning how to eat healthy and live a positive lifestyle are no good unless you put the principles into action.
Like you, I’m tired of misinformation that could place your health at risk. Be smart about what you choose to believe and practice. Put the right foods in your body and use good judgment when embarking upon a new exercise program. You’ve got one shot at making that body of yours last a (long) lifetime. There are no trade-ins so make it count.
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