Today during my daily meditation, I started thinking about
the things I really love in life. The people, the activities, the events
and even the work that keeps me moving and keeps me excited about seizing each
new day as it comes. For me, spending time focusing on what I love doing and
who I love being with motivates me. It pushes me forward in a way that nothing
else can, and I bet that you might be the same way.
So, let me ask you. What do you love? Who do you love to be
with? Thinking about these things should make you smile! It should make you
happy and bring you joy to think about the very best moments that life has to
offer. Therefore, the question now becomes, how do you get more of it?!?!?!
When I talk to people about incorporating exercise into their
daily routine, it often isn’t something they love to talk about. In fact, those
conversations often tend wobble along with shrugs, nods and sighs as people
shake their head and admit that they need to exercise more.
“Yeah, that’s definitely something I need to do more of.
It’s just…….” Then fill in the blank. I don’t have time. The kids schedule is
too crazy. I’ve gotten out of the habit. I don’t feel like it. I’m too tired. I
feel too sore afterwards.
Truly the list is long, and we’ve all come up with our own
version of “fill in the blank” at some time or another. But here’s the thing,
making exercise a part of your daily routine is one way you can work to enhance
your life and improve your health. And better health means having the chance to
enjoy more of all the things you love about your life.
As we age it gets harder and harder to do things that once
came easy. If we want to maintain our physical strength and stamina, then we
have to work for it. Maybe once upon a time we could go out and run a few times
a year and it still wasn’t hard to knock out a few miles. But then one day we
strap on our running shoes with good intentions and find that we are huffing
and puffing before we make it to the mailbox, much less all the way to the end
of the street….and back.
What once came easy now takes more effort. But here’s the
thing…. it’s worth it! Because exercising and living a healthy lifestyle can
mean the difference between spending the day at Disney with your grandkids or
having to stay back at the hotel because you can’t handle the walk. It can be
the difference between keeping up the hobbies you love or watching other people
enjoy them on TV.
The short answer? Living a healthy lifestyle with regular
exercise, good food choices and a positive outlook will benefit all areas of
your life and it allows you to keep doing the things you love.
So get moving and stay moving! I recommend at least 150
minutes of cardio per week along with a mix of strength training to keep your
muscles strong and your body lean. This can be hiking, walking, biking,
swimming, dancing or anything else that gets your heart pumping.
Staying Active is a sure way to be healthy and when you
feel discouraged, just think about all those things you love doing,
it will give you all the motivation you need to stay focused and to keep
moving forward to a more productive healthy life!
No comments:
Post a Comment