Do you often find yourself saying "I don't have time to eat healthy"?
Well, my friend, let me tell you that this excuse is nothing but a myth perpetuated by the junk food industry. You see, they want you to believe that eating healthy takes too much time and effort, so that you keep reaching for their processed snacks and fast food.
The truth is, healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Think about it this way: every time you make a healthy choice, it's like making a deposit into your health bank account. And just like you wouldn't neglect your financial accounts, you shouldn't neglect your health accounts either. It's all about making small deposits every day that will add up to a healthy balance in the long run.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But Tom, I'm too busy to cook healthy meals!"
Well, my friend, that's just another excuse. With a little planning and preparation, you can cook healthy meals in no time. Try meal prepping on the weekends or cooking meals in bulk and freezing them for later. And if you're really short on time, there are plenty of quick and easy healthy recipes available online. (You can't get much faster than a quick stir fry!)
But maybe you're saying, "I'm always on the go and don't have time to sit down and eat." I hear you loud can clear! But skipping meals or eating on the go can lead to overeating and poor food choices. It's important to make time for meals and to prioritise healthy eating even when you're busy. Try packing healthy snacks like fruits and nuts to eat on the run, or choosing healthier options when eating out.
And last but not least, I know some of you might be saying, "Healthy food is too expensive." Well, my friend, that's just another myth perpetuated by the junk food industry.
While some healthy foods may be more expensive than processed junk food, there are plenty of affordable healthy options available. And investing in healthy food is like investing in preventative healthcare. It may require an upfront cost, but it can save you money in the long run, not just by preventing costly medical bills and chronic illnesses, but also because junk food has much less nutrients in it. Meaning, even though you're eating more, your body is getting less of what it needs, which eventually makes you hungry sooner. All this leads you to spend more of the junk food, costing you even more money!
So, my friend, don't let these excuses hold you back from eating healthy. By making small deposits into your health bank account every day, you can improve your health and well-being in the long run. It's all about making healthy choices that work for you and your lifestyle. And once you start seeing the benefits, you'll wonder why you ever believed these myths in the first place.