Take a close look at the definition of “healthy.” Notice what you don’t see?
You don’t see specific types of food, exercise, or supplements. Within the definition of “health” or “healthy,” you won’t see fish, squats, avocados, or probiotics. You won’t see a specific diet or training program. Are those things “healthy?” Most of the time, yes. But does that mean they’re good for YOU? Does that mean they'll provide YOU with vigor and vitality?
To some extent, everything works—but does it work for you?
This is the type of thing I hear from clients all the time:
- I don’t like fish, but everyone says you have to eat it, so I’m forcing myself.
- I think kombucha, and organ meats are gross, but I hear they’re good for you, so I’m trying to like them.
- I hate running, but everyone says you have to if you want to lose weight.
- Squats hurt my knees, but I do them anyway because I heard they’re the best lower-body lift.
- I hate the taste of broccoli, but I have to eat it if I want to be healthy.
- I absolutely dread my workouts, but from what I’ve seen on the Internet, this is what I’m supposed to be doing.
- I don’t like the diet I’m on, but it’s supposed to help me transform my body, so I'll stick with it.
Does any of that actually sound healthy to you? It sounds just downright awful to me.
"I think kombucha is gross, but I hear it's good for you, so I'm trying to like it." If that's you, then drink something else. negharfonooni.com
