A Lifestyle Choice

Calorie restriction and applying discipline to dietary practice for me is a lifestyle that has brought a sense of emotional calmness and greater clarity of mind which then extends to influence other aspects of my life. When I am restricting my calories with awareness of optimal nutrition I feel I am in my purpose, and everything else that I apply my attention to, flows naturally and with ease.

Calorie restriction may well be the key to extending human lifespan, but unlike many others, personally this is not my primary motivation for undertaking this life path.

The ability of human beings to produce changes in our lives through what begins as a simple intention or aspiration is profound. I think it is absolutely incredible that we can transform our physicality and emotional state simply by applying changes in our diet.

What begins as pure intention is expressed in the physical form. However in order for this to come to fruition it requires consistency of discipline which becomes a demonstration of our integrity as we follow though on the decision to make the change. In this way dietary discipline can be a powerful tool for self transformation and realization.

Challenges will no doubt arise when applying our intelligence and will in situations where it may be much easier to just give in to primal desires and socialized behaviors, however these challenges become a device for learning more about ourselves as well as other people. Growing and learning through these challenges increases emotional awareness and ultimately becomes a very empowering process for those who are open to the experience.

I know this way of thinking is probably not usual among those who undertake a calorie restricted lifestyle while attempting to optimize nutrition. Don’t get me wrong. For me the effects of this regime on my health have been dramatic and achieving the best possible state of health is extremely important to me. But even if CRON was found to have no intrinsic health advantages, I would still choose this direction for my life, because I believe that these emotional and spiritual aspects have a positive influence on my health and wellbeing from a holistic perspective.