As I think more about life in general, I'm reminded of the body that God has given me and the responsibilities that go along with that body.
It is so easy in our society today to run by a fast-food place to get our "3 squares" a day and then to just sit on the couch and watch TV all night, or better yet, sit at a computer or by our phones or tablets.
I believe that we are very advanced in our technology today, however, this also seems to be a direct link to our laziness and out of shape society. Is it easy? I think we all trick ourselves into believing that it is not easy. I propose that living a healthy lifestyle is easier than we think. I also believe that if we put a little effort into the every day decisions we make, then living a healthy lifestyle can be easy at any age or point in life.
You can start with something as simple as going for a walk or riding a bike. Make small "baby" steps. Choose a salad or a grilled meal instead of the burger and fries at a fast food place (if you go there at all). Replace your soda with a water. Do 15 minutes of stretching. Ask a friend to do these things with you. It is easier if you have support and someone else to help to hold you accountable.
As you live each day, just begin to think about each thing you do as a decision. Making each decision to get out and move is a step in the right direction. Each time you are presented with a choice of what you are going to eat, make a conscience choice. THINK about what you are doing or not doing with your body. THINK about what you are putting into and onto (make-up, lotion, etc...) your body each day.
Can you make all the changes you want to immediately? Absolutely not. Most great things in life take time and EFFORT. Don't look at others and think that they are so lucky to be in such good shape. Most likely they aren't lucky. They WORK to be that way. They choose to work out, eat right, and take care of themselves.
Make a choice today to start living a more healthy lifestyle. Then the next time you are presented with a lifestyle choice (what to eat, to get active or not, etc...), make the right choice, then the next time make the right choice, then the next time make the right choice, then the next time...
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