Take Care of Yourself

If you want to have a great life you need to purposefully take care of your body. Exercise and eating right are essential. There are so many benefits to exercise. Of course, before starting a program you should talk to your doctor (there's my disclaimer). Exercise 4 or 5 times a week, at least twenty minutes, can help your mind stay fresh and give you more energy for whatever you are doing. It also helps you think more positively and feel good about yourself when you're dealing with our struggles in life. If you're feeling low today, take a walk. Shoot some baskets. Lift some weights. Work up a good sweat. One of my best workouts is hitting my "heavy bag." This is great stress relief. You must build exercise into your schedule, just like your daily quiet time and other priorities.
Also, just as your mother told you, eat lots of fruits and vegetables. There are many fad diets out there, but the key is the common sense ideas of staying away from too many sweets and snacks. Drink plenty of water. Many say five glasses of water a day is very helpful. Drinking water is not only good for your system, but will help you feel full in-between meals.
There are many informative sites on the internet which can help motivate and inform you. One I have found helpful is www.nutristrategy.com/health.htm. There are no guarantees to one's health, but we should do what we can to take care of ourselves. This will really help us live a great life.