If anyone can give some great insight about how important it is to monitor your health in the roofing industry, it is Paul Reed, a business partner at Northwest Roofing in Denver Colorado. Paul hails from southern Colorado, where he learned the business through a family member who had their own roofing company. After leaning roofing, Paul moved to Denver and began a successful restoration business of his own before being introduced to Northwest Roofing. Together with the other partner, they have grown Northwest Roofing into an empire in their own rights.
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While Paul has found great success in both his professional and personal life, that was not always the case. For a period of time, Paul struggled with drugs and alcohol. After years of addiction, Paul made the decision to reach out and ask for help. That help came in the form of a month-long health retreat program that focused not only on getting over the addiction, but learning how to eat right, exercise, and retrain your brain to make better decisions for overall health.
Paul realized that as a roofer, sometimes the most desirable food available is a quick gas station snack, followed up by a big soda. It seems that a lot of roofers fall prey to this diet, as so many of them are always “on the go” and in a rush to finish their jobs as quickly as possible, leaving better food choices off the table. Although only in his mid-40’s, Paul felt sluggish daily. Not only had working in roofing taken a toll on his body, but his lifestyle had also exacerbated the situation. Paul learned very quickly at the retreat that giving up those sugar filled snacks and drinks made him feel much better, and people began to comment on how even his thoughts seemed clearer.
A few tips that Paul suggested to help you successfully take care of yourself:
- Take the time to stretch. Not only is it good for your muscles, but it can give you a few minutes that you can use to clear your mind and focus on your day.
- Drink plenty of water. It is important, so do not skimp!
- Don’t tell yourself you are on a “diet.” Nobody like to feel like they are restricted. Instead promise yourself that you can have a treat tomorrow, and when tomorrow comes, tell yourself again.
- Have a good support system at home.
- Eat smaller meals, more frequently. Paul tries to eat 5 small meals a day!
Paul also touched on the pandemic that we are experiencing right now. When it comes to the state of the world with Covid-19 running rampant, Paul has spoken with roofing manufacturers to see if shortages of supplies are possible. Some materials are made internationally, which means slower shipping times, but they are hopeful that those issues are few and far between. The biggest impact that Paul can foresee might come in the form of business and building owners being unable or less willing to do any large roof work until the economy starts to rebound.
There is no better day than today to begin monitoring your health and making the necessary changes to keep your healthy and happy. Are you ready to change your life and take care of yourself?
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