Monday, August 26, 2013

A Few Comments From a Health and Fitness Pioneer

I first became aware of Paul Bragg in the early 70's. His health and nutrition books influenced me greatly. Exercise, natural foods and a healthy lifestyle was what he lived, preached and wrote about.
The great Jack Lalanne credits Bragg as being the one person who influenced most in his life. What follows are some insightful comments by Bragg on all things pertaining to athletics, health and nutrition.
To those who believe 6 pack abs and a muscular body are signs of health, Bragg as this to say:
"Big powerful,bulging muscles do not necessarily mean internal health. The thousands who exercise daily but neglect healthful nutrition have no desirable record of longevity."

So true--as I have said in the past--too many people believe that just because they work out that gives them the right to eat and drink whatever they want as well as,as much as they want.
And as far as a good,healthy types of exercise, weight lifting alone is not one of them. When used in conjunction with aerobic exercising and stretching it is ideal. Pick an exercise that is complete,one that gives you muscular, respiratory, and circulatory stimulation.

Again from Bragg:
"The first exercise is a mental one. We must learn to discipline ourselves. We must learn not to overeat, even on good natural foods. We must learn to push away from the dinner table feeling that we could eat just a little more. We must eat a balanced natural diet."

The key word above is discipline--if people would discipline themselves--- millions of dollars would not be spent on diet books that say they have 'the secret' to weight loss and the perfect body.

A hard work day today---7 1/2 hours on my feet with endless walking and lifting--running would have been easier.
How was your day?

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