Optimism, strength, and courage
After my diving accident, I strayed from my healthy eating practices for a long time. The fact that I didn’t have complete control over my nutrition was a contributing factor, since I was housed in either a hospital or a group home. In part, this was owing to the fact that I had become less health-conscious. I was a hedonistic and suicidal person who was generally dissatisfied with life. At the risk of jeopardizing my health, I turned to food as a source of comfort. As a consequence of overindulging in fatty and savory meals or sweet ones, I put on weight and lost some of my vigor, which is to say, my edge. This sets a bad precedent. An abundance of vigor was required to embrace and surpass the challenge of finding happiness. The more devitalized and weaker I became, the more intimidated I became by this obstacle.
It was the most devastating sort of poverty. At that moment, it was tempting to dismiss the possibility of pleasure as an impossibility or not worth the effort, instead opting for inaction and carelessness or even death. I didn’t succumb to this depraved need, but I did notice that my energy dwindled and my sadness worsened as a result of my hedonistic and suicidal eating habits. I was in a downward spiral that would lead me to hell.
Fortunately, I was able to change my ways of living before it was too late. Because of my pessimistic outlook and self-destructive actions, I was more of a victim of circumstance than a fool who caused his own sorrow. The first step on the path to knowledge and health:
Even when it’s bad, health is the foundation for all human success, even if it gives you less energy and lifespan than when it’s excellent. I vowed to do all in my power to be healthy so that I might live and love to the fullest.
In reality, one’s mental well-being is equally as important as one’s physical well-being. A healthy body and mind go hand in hand. Furthermore, the two are intertwined. A few months after moving into my apartment and improving my diet, I realized that I was addicted to sugar. I’d already read a slew of health-related publications at this point. They have really assisted me in better defining and meeting my dietary needs.
In order for my body to operate properly, it required a modest and well-balanced intake of carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Eating these items required chewing them thoroughly in order to ensure optimal digestion and absorption (this did not apply to fiber, a type of carbohydrate that the body can neither digest nor absorb). Chewing properly turns food into mush and boosts the influence of digestive fluids or the nutrients that are ready for absorption on it proportionately. At the core of my existence, I completed this basic task with perfection.
In the first place, carbohydrates are sugars that can be found in a wide variety of foods, including fruits and honey, milk and dairy products (such as yogurt), beets and rutabagas (sweet potatoes), potatoes and legumes (such as beans, lentils, and peas), nuts and seeds, whole grains, and their bread, cereal, or pasta. DNA and RNA molecules, the genetic information and messengers that allow the organism to renew and reproduce, are made from simple sugars and digestible complex carbohydrates. Dietary fiber, or complex carbohydrates that are not easily digested, may help the body eliminate waste via the intestines. Constipation is a common side effect of a diet low in fiber, which is why refined foods tend to cause it. For the most part, I stayed away from them.
Saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated fats (some of which include a phosphoric component, i.e. phospholipids as opposed to triglycerides, which are pure fats) and cholesterol, a single fatty substance, are the two primary categories of lipids. Saturated fats and monounsaturated fats provide energy in the same way as simple sugars and digestible complex carbohydrates do. They also help to keep the tissues in the body healthy. It is important for the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, and immunological systems to have polyunsaturated fats and cholesterol for these purposes.
Polyunsaturated fats are distinguished by their brittleness. Damage and toxicity may result from extended or excessive exposure to heat, light, or air, such as during processing, vigorous cooking, or even daily usage. Since this was the case, I made it a point to only consume these substances in their most natural form (unprocessed and, if feasible, uncooked) and in their freshest (unspoiled) form. Whenever possible, I avoided deep-frying things like fish and tofu and instead used steaming or baking methods to keep the food from drying out. I also took care to avoid overcooking anything. Even while monounsaturated fats, such as those found in peanut butter and almonds, are less stable than their polyunsaturated counterparts, I applied the same fundamental concepts to these items and the oil derived from any of them. Saturated fats from land animals like cows and sheep have a reputation for causing artery constriction and organ malfunction when taken in large quantities. I was able to minimize my consumption of them because I followed a mostly vegetarian diet. Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats were also on the chopping block for me. To the contrary, the reverse is a health risk.
Proteins are next. A huge number of amino acids are found in many macromolecules (nitrogenous molecules that occur in twenty-two different forms). To meet our physiological needs in a variety of areas, the macromolecules in our food are broken down into their molecular components during digestion. These molecular components then serve as the raw material or building blocks for the production of new molecules or macromolecules (polypeptides smaller than proteins or proteins) that are tailored to our specific physiological needs in a variety of areas. If the body has enough carbs and fat to meet its energy needs, these molecular components will behave accordingly. In order to meet these needs, they are stripped of their nitrogenous components and deployed. The waste of amino acids is a strain on the kidneys, which are responsible for removing the free nitrogenous component after the liver has turned it into urea. That’s how it worked out for me: My primary sources of protein—legumes; nuts; whole grains; bread; cereal; and pasta—were also high in carbs or lipids. In this case, saturated and monounsaturated fats were the ones that mattered, but polyunsaturated ones were not a good option because of their many other critical functions.
In addition to these three macronutrients, minerals and vitamins comprise a diverse collection of around 30 different compounds. A person’s health might be jeopardized if they are missing one of these essential nutrients. Many processes rely on their collective action: vision, nerve impulses (and their transmission), muscle contractions (and their regulation), digestion (and its absorption), regulation of blood sugar (and its metabolic rate), respiration (and its production), energy production (and its regeneration), formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, the formation of and maintenance of the immune system, and the protection against free radicals (noxious molecules).
Even more so, since they were unprocessed sources of glucose, fat, and protein, they already provided me with minerals and vitamins. In the process of making food, fibers and nutrients are lost, which is why refining is such a bad idea. But to make sure I was getting enough minerals and vitamins, I also ate a variety of other vegetables, such as carrots, radishes, and cauliflower, as well as red cabbage and other leafy and non-leafy greens, garlic, and onions. In addition, I drank a lot of water, but not during or shortly after meals, since I didn’t want to clog my digestive system. Minerals found in tap water are normally in trace amounts. More significantly, it is capable of replenishing the body’s fluids and removing harmful elements from the body.
The greatest part of my new diet was that it drastically improved my mental health in only a few months. I’ve never felt so confident and inspired in my own abilities before… The drafting of my book on “vital efficiency” became a full-time job when I was full of energy. Being more alive gave me the impression that I could rationalize and embrace the task of having a fulfilled life much better than I had in the past. I felt more energized than I have in a long time. I could get by on three hours of sleep, two hours of rest, and the other nineteen hours of my life as usual.
My self-esteem was at an all-time high as a result of this. This increase can’t be attributed to any one set of circumstances. It was getting to the point where I was contemplating ending my relationship with my girlfriend (a kind, gentle nurse with a nice smile). Though my new residence made a huge difference in my overall well-being, it was my physical health that improved significantly during that time period, which in turn had a positive influence on my mental health. As a result, I was in excellent health, notwithstanding occasional bladder issues that made me a little weak. Both physical and mental well-being were evident in this person’s state of health. To keep me going and writing, I had a strong sense of purpose and a cheerful outlook on life.
A nutritious diet isn’t the only thing you need to keep yourself in good shape. This endeavor should include frequent exercise and fresh air. Both forms of exercise need pre-and post-workout stretching as well as separate warm-up and cool-down times in order to minimize the risk of injury.
An anaerobic workout is one that does not need the ingestion of oxygen. Weightlifting is an example of anaerobic exercise. The muscles and bones get stronger as a result of regular, rigorous exercise. Aerobic exercise, which requires the ingestion of oxygen, is the second most effective kind of exercise. Jogging is one form of aerobic exercise. As long as you do it at least five times a week for at least fifteen minutes (enough to significantly improve the respiratory and cardiovascular systems’ activity), you’ll reap numerous health benefits. In addition to increasing muscle and bone strength, it also increases endurance, enhances stress management, fosters a positive outlook, strengthens the immune system, lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke, and aids in the prevention of obesity and associated diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. In a nutshell, a healthy lifestyle necessitates exposure to natural light and frequent physical activity. They make people stronger, healthier, and more likely to live longer.
