Hello fitness friends! Today I’m going to discuss a real gem in the health and nutrition world – the book “Fit for Life : your guide on the path to wellness “. Whether you are just starting or continuing your fitness journey, this book could be the perfect guide to help you make your way to a healthier and happier you.
I came across “Fit for Life” a few years ago, when I was trying to sort through all of the fitness noise. If you’re like me, you’ve been inundated with wellness tips and “quick fixes” that only make you feel more lost than inspired. But the book felt like you were having a conversation with a very wise friend, who only wants the best for you.”
What’s the Buzz About?
Published by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond, Fit for Life is not a diet per se, but a mode of living. The Diamonds are clear that good health is not achieved through deprivation or compulsive exercise regimes, but through a balanced lifestyle.
The Core Concept
The core concept of the Fit For Life book is eating foods that are suitable for your body’s natural rhythms. It discusses food combining, which argues that the “matching” of foods makes digestion easier and improves health. For example, the Diamonds encourage you to eat fruits alone, since they require a digestional processional different than grains or protein.
A Journey, Not a Destination
What I appreciate even more about this book, is that it is based on the principle that being fit for life is not just a quick fix. It involves feeding your body and mind long-term. This is what I realized in my own fitness journey. I used to worry a lot about getting quick results, when transformation is really about making sustianable changes.
Nutrition, With a Twist
Reading “fit for life ” felt like a breath of fresh air on a hot summer day. The authors ask the reader to abandon the idea of going on a diet with rules, restrictions, and limitations, and instead focus on feeding your own body good foods. They give you ideas about the type of foods that can help you power through the day- energizing fruits, hearty grains, etc.
I remember when I tried their method of starting the day with fruit, and not toast or oatmeal. Instead, I made an elaborate fruit salad. I had all of these flavors in my mouth, and it was most satisfying. It also gave me so much energy. It is the small experiments that can lead to lasting change!!
Mindset Matters
The book “Fit for Life” delves into the concept of mindset in something that I thought was an amazing way. The authors discuss our relationship with food as a positive and self-loving experience instead of a guilt-ridden one. For me, this was eye-opening. I finally learned to enjoy food without over-analyzing everything, it was freeing!
Practical Tips for Everyday Living
This book is extremely practical, and provides some actionable tips that I got behind. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Start Your Day Off Right: The book opens by suggesting that you begin your day with fruits– “break the fast” with nature’s candy.
- Drink Up: I cannot stress this enough. Water is your best friend. Living in the desert, trust me when I tell you that staying hydrated really makes a world of difference in how I feel.
- Use Your Hunger Cues: We often ignore how we feel when we are hungry. Trust your body and listen to its cues.
- Get Moving: Find things you love to do to keep your body moving! Dance, yoga, brisk walk, get your body moving with joy!
- Food Combining is Flexible: While they promote food combining, they are also aware that life is not perfect. They encourage balance with everything!
Conclusions
If you are seeking practical information and a whole-body approach to health and fitness, then “Fit for Life” is the book for your guide on the path to wellness. It is about what you eat, but also how you feel, and how you take care of your mind and body!
So get an extra copy, invite a friend over, and explore this opportunity together! You might even find the inspiration you’ve been missing to fuel your continued fitness journey! Here’s to your ‘fit for life’!
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