Eat your way to success
A few months ago I posted about finally clueing in to the fact that, especially since I'm self-employed, I am the factory that produces my career. That means that things like my diet and the exercise I get have a direct effect on what I am able to create, because they are the source of energy (or lack of it) that powers that factory.
I started looking more seriously at my diet, and how it was (or more typically, wasn't) fueling the work that I do. Historically, my dietary habits have never been especially good. I could go weeks without tasting a vegetable and tended to reach for the easiest option (inevitably a bowl of cereal).
I started looking at that more carefully when I started thinking of my body as my career's factory. Obviously neglecting to give it the kind of fuel it needed to function optimally had to have a negative impact on what I could do with my days.
I've gotten better since then (though there's still plenty of room for improvement), and I notice a big difference when my diet is on track vs. when it falls back into the junk rut. The healthier my food habits, the more energy I have to put into creating the results I want.
It's in light of all that that this article caught my attention: 10 secrets to eating enough fruits and veggies.
How about you? How is your diet? Are you giving your career factory the energy it needs?
Brought to you by Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst TM
Hi Curt,
Couple of days ago you have posted about TaiChi class you attended.
That inspired me to enquire more of TaiChi and Yoga, I figured that my local sports club offers a free class in TaiChi every Monday. I have been attending it regularly and enjoying it immensly. Just wanted to say thanks! Thanks!
Posted by: Aarthi | March 20, 2007 at 02:12 PM
This is a great analogy. My factory could be doing better. :-) I recently started working out with a trainer and although I prefer to work out at home, alone, I'm glad she's motivating me to get out of the house, because working at home all day can be a little confining.
As for dietary issues, I've been a vegetarian for almost 20 years, and eat better than most people I know. But one way that I've found not to stray into the snack cabinet (besides eliminating it altogether - yeah, right), is to keep a list of healthy breakfast, lunch and snack ideas - foods I like and will actually make for myself - right on my fridge. A snack may a little more time-consuming, like a smoothie, or it might be simple, like a hard-boiled egg.
So when I'm craving something salty or sweet or am feeling lazy about making lunch, this list of options helps me make the right choices.
Posted by: Lisa Braithwaite | March 20, 2007 at 07:53 PM
Aarthi - very cool to hear that! Thanks for letting me know.
Lisa. Thanks for the great tips. That's right in line with what for me seems to be a really important approach..."Make it easy!"
Posted by: Curt Rosengren | March 21, 2007 at 10:15 AM
As far as eating for mental and sharpness, staying away from high processed foods with lots of additives and preservatives is key. http://www.lookcut.com/articles/yellow-6-the-color-of-fat-and-stupid.html
Posted by: lookcut | October 03, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Oops, that last link didn't post correctly. This article about Yellow 6 is just one example out of MANY that prove why eating organic foods is so much better.
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Posted by: lookcut | October 03, 2007 at 12:20 PM
However, before you start doing quick fat loss tips, you need to make sure they are right for you. weight loss programs work for people of all type and all ages. Go for it
Posted by: Abraham | October 26, 2008 at 09:37 PM