Balance
The struggle to maintain peace is immeasurably more difficult than any military operation.
~ Anne O’Hare McCormick, first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for foreign correspondence
Given her job, I’m pretty sure Ms. McCormick was talking about actual military action, and geo-political conflict. Can you see that what she said also relates to your body?
Maintaining balance in your body and your life takes more focus and attention than attacking your weight problem by slashing your calories in half, or increasing your fitness by training for a marathon. Look at the overall picture of total health, and fine-tune your way to health. Small steps – like eating more whole foods, or adding 20 minutes of exercise a day – are more effective in achieving balance in your body and your life.
Keeping that balance requires constant adjusting and adapting. Each decade of life has its own challenges. Genetics can catch up to you. Environmental damage will add up over time. Stay vigilant, get regular physicals and appropriate diagnostic tests, and be aware of the changes in your body and mind. Know that you will always be fine-tuning how you treat your body.
