This morning upon rising I was greeted with bright, white light reflecting off a thin layer of snow outside. It was a refreshing contrast to the darkness that has been occupying me as of late. Behind my smile I've been a bit depressed.
The mind and body is such a funny thing. When you eat a clean, healthy diet and exercise, it feeds itself. When you eat just to eat and remain inactive, it also feeds itself. In both cases, your body is opposed to change, for better or worse.
Earlier this year, I experienced the former. I was feeding my body loads of fresh fruits and vegetables and exercising regularly. I'd look forward to long, hard bike rides with the anticipation of a 6 year old on Christmas Eve. The energy and drive resulting from the healthy, active lifestyle was surreal, and my relationships with people benefited from me being happy with myself.
Now, I'm experiencing the latter. Fresh fruits and vegetables have been largely absent from my diet (vegans don't just eat 'rabbit food'), as well as wholefoods in general. And exercise? Pfft. When sitting on the couch at home, I know that if I go into the other room and lift weights I'll feel good, but I stay on the couch because I don't feel like getting up. In fact, I don't feel like doing much of anything, and I'm displeased with myself that I feel the way I do.
To remedy this, the past week I've begun reintroducing my body to fruit. For breakfast and up till noon, I only eat raw organic fruit. The vivid taste, the clean, pure feeling from it is awaking my body to wholefoods again. Next week I will go back to preparing my meals and saving portions for lunch, instead of eating out all the time. From past experience, I know this will give me the energy to start exercising, which is a great path to be on again.
