This law captures the spirit of healthy living. Your body is your best coach. Listen to it. Be present. Pay attention to how you feel. Learn to understand when your body is telling you to rest. Listen to when it is telling you that you are full. We have learned too well to discipline ourselves to do without. We have been taught that thinner is better, that weight counts, and that there is no gain physically without pain. These are myths. We live lifestyles that are slowly killing us. All of the major killers are “lifestyle” diseases. They are the result of our own poor choices in terms of what we eat, drink, and how active we choose to be.

The average American who makes it to age 65 will live 17.9 more years. The quality of those years depends on what he does to take care of himself in his 40s and 50s.

Slow down. Learn the basic rules of good health (the 7 Natural Laws) and follow them. Begin with 3 core behaviors: (1) get active for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week; (2) drink an 8 oz glass of water for every hour you are awake; and (3) eat a balanced diet (equal parts lean protein, raw fats, and unprocessed carbohydrates). As you become healthier you will be more sensitive to the wisdom of your body. You will want to eat healthy food. You won’t have to discipline yourself to work-out. You will miss it when you can’t.

Keep a log. Catch yourself doing the right things. Don’t expect to be perfect. Start by identifying a few bad habits you want to give up. Exchange them for good habits. As long as you are making progress, allow yourself some “treat”. Be conscious about your life. Reward yourself for following your plan and forgive and forget your missteps.