Body Quote by Daniel G. Amen
““It is your brain that decides to get you out of bed in the morning to exercise, to give you a stronger, leaner body, or to cause you to hit the snooze button and procrastinate your workout. It is your brain that pushes you away from the table telling you that you have had enough, or that gives you permission to have the second bowl of Rocky Road ice cream, making you look and feel like a blob. It is your brain that manages the stress in your life and relaxes you so that you look vibrant, or, when left unchecked, sends stress signals to the rest of your body and wrinkles your skin. And it is your brain that turns away cigarettes, too much caffeine, and alcohol, helping you look and feel healthy, or that gives you permission to smoke, to have that third cup of coffee, or to drink that third glass of wine, thus making every system in your body look and feel older.Your brain is the command and control center of your body. If you want a better body, the first place to ALWAYS start is by having a better brain.””
About This Quote
Your brain governs choices that affect health, from exercise to diet and stress, acting as the body’s control center.
In simple terms: The brain decides health habits and stress responses.
Improve mental habits for a healthier body.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- starting a workout
- choosing meals
- managing stress
- quitting smoking
- limiting caffeine
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental habits keep you from healthy choices?
- How can you rewire your brain for better decisions?
Brain can be overridden by cravings and emotional states, making change hard.