Many people I talk to experience noticeable changes in how they feel. Their energy and stamina levels have dropped. The rigors of a normal day are taking a toll on what was once a youthful and robust person. Perhaps you are one who wonders, "What is happening to me?". Does this sound like you or someone you know?....

I feel lousy most of the time.
I have little or no energy.
I do not enjoy eating food anymore.
I can't control my weight.
I look awful.
I am very stressed out!
I hate diets!
I need encouragement.
If something doesn't change, I don't know what I will do!.

Sound familiar? Ready for a change? Don't know what to do? Nothing seems to work? There is a way, don't give up yet. The answer is very close to you. You don't have to hunt it down. There is no great mystery. No magic formula. You can turn things around. You can regain what you think may be lost. The key already belongs to you...but, you must DECIDE!

Here we go again! One of those positive thinking lectures! No, wait a minute, don't stop reading just yet! Of course attitude can be everything...almost, but what I am talking about is an acronym for a plan to change things on purpose...DECIDE.

One of the biggest problems we face is, how do we maintain good health? Unlike an electronic device or a new automobile, we don't come with an owner's manual and a scheduled maintenance program. Nobody is going to write you a letter of recall because of some defect found in how your body is performing or something that poses a danger. Only when you begin to feel terrible all of the time are you even aware that something you don't understand may be very wrong. Too often it is not until a heart attack or some other crisis arises that we begin to pay attention. Most of us are way too involved doing a lot of, "busy" things. We really don't take time to focus on basic fundamentals vital for the enjoyment of life and good health.

It makes no difference who you are, how much money and education you have, what kind of career you are engaged in. If you do not consciously DECIDE, all control of what you think and have may be lost. Things mean little when a health crisis affects your life.

Simply put, if you are ready to change the way things are and regain lost strength and energy, you must DECIDE. Here is what that means.

D....Digest........Unless food is correctly broken down to a useable form, entering and exiting the body in a specific period of time, the body becomes a customized garbage dump.

E....Eliminate....Eliminating harmful foods, nutrients, and beverages is like changing the oil in a vehicle. Too often better wisdom is used with a car than the body. C....Cleanse......The body, much like a garage, is often most neglected when it comes to housekeeping. The reason being is people don't see inside.

I.....Immunize.....The immune system stands between life and death, yet it is the one system we know the least about.

D.....Detail.........Do you keep track of details about your favorite sport or activity? What about finances or an important relationship? Journaling, learning, evaluating, and training are equally important in taking control of your health.

E.....Energize.....Eating correctly is not enough. The body is a complex chemistry project. Balancing nutrients is vital to gain energy needed for peak performance and proper operation of the body systems.

Is this too simple of an approach to a complex problem? Only if you DECIDE it is! The power of a made up mind brings about change. The most valuable source of help, lies within.

Each element of DECIDE will function, once it is understood how the body is designed and what is needed to make it work. Making a conscious DECISION to develop an owners manual for the human body, gives rise to the possibility that, you can feel good again!

About the Author
Dr. Steve Denehie, Cookeville, Tennessee
DrSteve@AliveAndBeWell.com
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