As a consequence of social pressures, we turn our attention away
from health and focus instead on the most contentious of these figures
-- weight -- checking our scales to see how we measure up to our peers
and role models. Yet each of us is equipped to gauge our relative
healthfulness without any equipment whatsoever. When we have achieved a
state of wellness, we feel buoyant and energetic. Some of us are
naturally slim, while others will always be curvy. No matter what our
weight, we can use the cues we receive from our physical and mental
selves to judge how healthy we really are.
When you throw away your scale, you commit to a lifestyle that honors
the innate wisdom that comes from within your body and within your mind.
It is logical to examine how you feel while considering your health -- a
strong, fit, and well-nourished individual will seldom feel heavy,
bloated, or fatigued. If you have concerns regarding your weight, remind
yourself that at its proper weight, your body will feel buoyant and
agile. Movement becomes a source of joy. Sitting, standing, walking, and
bending are all easy to do because your joints and organs are
functioning as they were meant to.
When you are physically healthy, your
mind will also typically occupy a place of well-being. Mental clarity
and an ability to focus are two natural traits of whole-self health.
Surprisingly, promoting this type of easy-to-discern wellness within
yourself takes no special effort outside of satisfying your hunger with
nourishing, wholesome foods and moving your body....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...
