You ever asked yourself “How often do you betray your body health “When that astronomer CEO was caught cheating at a Coldplay concert, the world judged. But your body has been filming your betrayals for years, let’s review the footage.
When a CEO’s infidelity went viral at a Coldplay concert, the internet gasped. But here’s a harder truth: 78% of adults admit to ‘cheating’ on their health goals daily (CDC, 2024). Your body keeps receipts—let’s audit your loyalty.
How You Betray Your Body Health daily (Caught on Camera)
The “I’ll Start Monday/ Sunday” ( whatever the start day of week is in your area) Lie vs. Your Liver’s 24/7 Work
– Your liver is your body’s most overworked employee; filtering 1.4 liters of blood per minute (that’s a wine bottle’s worth every 60 seconds!) while you:
– Promise it “just one more margarita” on Friday…
– Then extend “cheat day” into Sunday’s pizza-and-regret marathon.
Why This Betrays Your Body
Liver reality: It can’t call in sick. Even on your “off” days, it processes:
Alcohol → toxic acetaldehyde
Processed foods → inflammatory fats
Sugar → excess triglycerides
Self-sabotage habit: Thinking “I’ll detox Monday” is like expecting a smoke-damaged lung to “reset” after a weekend.
The 80/20 Hour Fix (Not Days!)
Instead of chaotic cheat days, try:
80% of waking hours (13 hrs/day): Whole foods, hydration, movement.
Example: 7AM-9PM = 14 hours. 80% = ~11 clean hours.
20% (3 hrs): Guilt-free flexibility for:
That 4PM office cupcake
Nightcap with friends
Netflix popcorn binge
Science-backed bonus: This matches your body’s natural cortisol rhythm (energy highs/lows) better than all-or-nothing cycles.
Sleep Deprivation: Your Brain’s “Emotional Affair” With Stress
– Chronic sleep loss shrinks your hippocampus (memory center) faster than aging.
– Health hypocrisy: You track screen time but not sleep cycles.
Fix: Set a “bedtime alarm” like you would for a morning meeting.
You ever heard of Delta sleeping? click here
Bloodwork Doesn’t Lie (Unlike Your Food Diary)
– That “occasional” fast food? Your LDL cholesterol has receipts.
– Ignored body signal: Energy crashes post-lunch = blood sugar rollercoaster.
– Fix: Demand annual blood tests like you demand performance reviews.
Astronomer CEO Effect: Why Smart People Make Dumb Health Choices
High Achievers, Low Self-Care (The “Busyness” Alibi)
It’s ironic: you’ll optimize your work calendar down to the minute, yet claim you’re “too busy” to prioritize sleep, meal prep, or movement. This isn’t time management—it’s self-betrayal disguised as productivity. Your body doesn’t care about your deadlines when it’s running on caffeine, cortisol, and convenience foods. The truth? High achievers often outsource self-care to “later” ; a mythical time that never comes.
The fix: Treat your health like your most important client. Schedule workouts like meetings. Meal prep like it’s a quarterly report. Because no amount of success compensates for a body running on empty.
How to Spot Your Blind Spots (Like Missed Red Flags)
– Executive dysfunction self-care test:
Can you name 3 veggies you ate yesterday?
When did you last move for joy vs. obligation?
– Red flag: Defensiveness about these questions.
3 Ways to Recommit to Your Body Health (No Therapy Needed)
The “5-Minute HR Meeting” With Your Body
1. Daily check-in: Ask “What do you need today?” (Actual answers: water, stretch, protein).
2. Weekly “performance review”: Weigh energy levels, not just weight.
Delete Toxic “Exes”
1. Processed foods: The ex that love-bombs you with dopamine then ghosts your energy.
2. Guilt workouts: Punishing exercise = abusive relationship.
