Why have I allowed myself to get into this shape?
With life comes responsibility and with decisions
comes consequences. It's your choice today to do
something positive. Tomorrow it may be out of your
hands. There are three underlying emotions that
keep you from taking better care of yourself:
denial, pride, and laziness. Consciously or
subconsciously, this threesome is the root of why
most Americans have allowed themselves to get in
the shape they are in.
Are you one of them?
Chances are sooner or later one or all three will
be riding with you in the car to the hospital.
Have you found yourself saying these things?
"My diet is not that bad."
"A few trips to the fast food joint once in awhile
won't hurt."
"My blood pressure is fine today. It wouldn't hurt
if I skipped a day of taking my medication."
"My New Year's resolution next month is to get in
better shape."
"Why have I let myself get this out of shape?
DENIAL
"It won't happen to me.no way, no how!"
Unfortunately, it is what we cannot see that is
killing us. Our insides are getting eaten away
because of our lack of exercise and poor eating
habits. Society is so concerned with extreme
makeover television shows that we have been caught
off guard with the silent killers: heart disease,
diabetes and obesity. Even if the outside looks
good, the damage is still done inside our bodies.
Over time we have made ourselves feel comfortable
with certain lifestyle habits.
We overlook the long-term consequences of our
behaviors. We see things going on around us, but
we continue to put off exercise and eating better
for another day. Out of the three, Denial is the
sneakiest beast of them all.
PRIDE
"Do not let them see you sweat or show any signs
of weakness."
Ever find yourself saying one of these?
"If I cannot do it on my own, then I will not do
it at all."
"Just the very fact of having to take better care
of me, irritates me."
"I'll put off my check up until next fall." Ever
have any of these thoughts? Denial's brother,
Pride, may not be the sneakiest, but he is the
strongest personality of the boys. Having too much
pride costs millions of lives every year in any
arena you can imagine, especially in health and
the aging process. While pride may be the
strongest emotion out of the three, he always
seems to lose. His ego gets the best of him and
aging finally wins out in the end.
LAZINESS
"I'll start tomorrow on my exercise program."
Exercise and eating right takes discipline, and
planning. For some, that's too much to ask. If
that's you, you may be missing out on a really
wonderful healthy quality filled life. But, does
that really matter to you?
Why is America the fattest nation in the world?
Laziness! It's just that simple. If you think a
pill, surgery, or wishful thinking is going to
replace hard work you have been HAD by the media.
It takes hard consistent work. Having Lazy as a
friend may cost you your life someday. Why are
most countries healthier and thinner than us? They
are more active and more resourceful.
One out of three of you will break a bone. Half of
you are on the verge of obesity and diabetes. A
third of you will suffer a heart attack. Half of
you will end up in a nursing home. And most of you
are not living a life filled with confidence, good
sleeping patterns, high energy or happiness. Why
now? You tell me.why not now?
Do the math! Numbers do not lie. You either accept
the road less traveled or you face the
consequences. It's just that simple. This may
resemble a scare tactic, but the bottom line is
this is the reality. You either pay the price now
by putting in some effort and time, or you pay the
doctor bill later.
If you think for one second you are exempt, above
reproach, or just relying on luck or faith, think
again. Your best defense is a good offense.
Why now? Denial, Pride and Lazy will always creep
in to make you miserable.
About the Author
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www.resolutions.bz Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert and employee of Kathy Smith
