Think about the concept of food for a minute. What are foods made up of? Chemicals. Everything comes down to chemical compounds. What we eat and drink are essentially chemicals, and everything we put into our body affects its function whether we're conscious of it or not. If you've ever seen the documentary Super-size Me, you have an idea of just how drastically a terrible diet will change the way you think and feel.
We have to be conscious of the chemicals we're putting in our body. I have friends who binge drink every weekend and act all surprised when they feel bummed out on Monday. I've had times where I've gone on a sugar binge and, after experiencing the crappy feeling that resulted, tried to pin it on everything but the food itself. In this day and age-- especially in America-- it's easy to get fooled into loving things that are bad for us.
I included the Watts quote as a reminder to why you should respect your body. Regardless of how diminutive or humbling existence can feel at times, we're all part of the intricate happenings of the world. We've made existence what it is, for both good and bad, and it's important that we take care of ourselves. You're more likely to respect your body when you read that, deep, deep down, you are the fabric and structure of existence itself! Respect for yourself and your own health will lead to increased respect for others.
It doesn't have to be a real painstaking thing, either. Try to just take small, daily steps to correct the loose ends in your diet.
Instead of running into the store and grabbing a chocolate bar, grab an apple. It'll satisfy you more fully and digest slower, so your satisfaction will last longer.
Instead of getting fast food, buy some simple healthy ingredients at the grocery store and cook for yourself. When you make your own food, you know exactly what's in it. Remember, no ingredients you can't pronounce the names of easily.
One of the arguments for fast food is that it's fast. Nothing's faster than waking up, having everything you need in the cabinet, and throwing a quick egg sandwich together. You'll learn to cook food that's twice as tasty and a million times healthier than McDonald's in half the time it takes to go through a drive-thru.
One of the arguments for fast food is that it's fast. Nothing's faster than waking up, having everything you need in the cabinet, and throwing a quick egg sandwich together. You'll learn to cook food that's twice as tasty and a million times healthier than McDonald's in half the time it takes to go through a drive-thru.
Changing your bad food habits is just about replacement. Stay mindful; notice yourself going for one thing and try to replace it with the healthy alternative. It's a creative process and you can have fun with it. Not to mention, you'll feel better in general. Guaranteed.
