Follow or not to Follow — Use Discretion
It’s no great secret that those holding power and authority expect you to follow one set of rules while they follow another. The irony? They know full well that, if the tables were turned, they probably wouldn’t comply either.
Think about the familiar advice — no sugar, go keto, eat just one meal a day (OMAD), or on the flip side, eat smaller but more frequent meals; drink three to five liters of water daily, walk for 15 to 20 minutes after every meal, sleep by 9 p.m., and even put your companion on silent mode once you get home. Easy to say, but almost impossible to follow.
The Take-Away Advice
Next time someone, or even your guru for that matter recommends a certain treatment, ask: “If you were in my place, is this what you would do?” You might be amused — or mildly shocked — by their honesty (or lack of it).
Conclusion
The saying "rules are made to be broken" is not a universal truth. There is a time and place for questioning, challenging, and even breaking them. However, when it comes to health, it's crucial to consider the potential consequences and to exercise good judgment when deciding whether or not to follow advice or break a rule.
In the end, your discretion is what defines you as smart or a reckless rule-breaker!
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Zareer Patell — Black Belt, Personal Trainer and Wellness Columnist (since 1972).
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