By David Tepera, August 19, 2021
Over the past year, we’ve constantly heard about people with underlying health conditions. With today’s current situation, maintaining good health can save your life.
We already know living an unhealthy lifestyle will not only trim years off your life, but there’s no quality either. You’re probably just sitting around most of the time and stuffing yourself with processed or fried foods. I tell people, if it comes in a wrapper or a box, it’s probably not good for you.
Look, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. I’m not judging people for never exercising or eating properly. To me, you can choose what you want to do or put into your body.
Every one of us makes choices all day long that affect our health. What’s the first choice of food this morning? Was it last night’s leftover fast food or did you cook a balanced breakfast? In other words, did you put premium gas in your tank to start your day or was it another tank of sluggish grease?
Be honest, when’s the last time you sweated during exercise? I know it’s hot these days, so walking to the mailbox doesn’t count.
What’s preventing you from exercising today? Get up a little earlier and stroll through the neighborhood. Tina and I walk the dogs together on weekend mornings. We observe plenty of elderly people enjoying the morning stroll.
If you’re reading this article, plus you have underlying health conditions, then what small changes are you going to make today? Quit with excuses. I’m sure you have a long list of reasons why you’re unhealthy that everyone has heard a thousand times.
Why not flip your thinking and start listing reasons why you’re going to make changes?
Today you’re going to buy fruits, vegetables, low-fat meats, fish, eggs, oatmeal, rice and potatoes. What you’re not going to buy is pasta, bread, dairy or sugar. Don’t misunderstand me, there’s a place for almost all foods, but today there’s not.
Take a walk around the block, also lay on your bed face up and perform flutter kicks to strengthen your core.
Really, it all comes down to discipline or lack of it. Don’t be in the category of “underlying health conditions.” Why are you allowing yourself to get sick? Not anymore because today you’re going to step up your game, slap your old self away and take back control of your health.