How to Get Back on Track When the Priority of Health Fades into the Shadows
You're worth the time it takes to get healthy and fit.
The idea of willingly getting into shape can send most of us directly to the couch.
It’s not that we’re entirely adverse to the idea, because we know exercising is something we should be doing to stay healthy and live a longer, stronger life. Usually, the retreat to cozy comfort is supported by some weak excuse, like needing time to think about it.
On the surface, the concept of designing a fitness plan can seem complex, overwhelming — even unnatural. And thinking about where, when, and how to start can throw a wrench into most people’s non-committal mindset.
What’s really going on?
We’re a bunch of lazy folks who have no intention of changing the status quo.
Admittedly, I was guilty of the kind of lethargic state of mind that can override the most rational and logical reasoning. Fortunately, several years ago I finally faced the hard battle to put my health first and foremost above the most seductive of temptations.
For the record, I’m no saint. If we’re being honest, I still occasionally stray from the healthy path — especially if a new miniseries and a fresh batch of buttered popcorn are luring me toward the arms of surrender.
I’m getting better at recognizing the enemy and, more important, learning how to say no to temptation.
It’s definitely not easy to do. And each time I prevail, I mentally pat myself on the back, as if good has again triumphed over evil.
Fortunately, a friend of mine offered an eye-opening example that helps to keep me on track.
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