Health. Its one of the most important aspects of life, yet we neglect it with reckless abandonment. There are so many reasons why we - myself included - need to take our health more seriously. You can choose from a lengthy list: kids, significant other, career, lifestyle, traveling, and the list goes on. But it seems like none of those are important enough to get health to the forefront of our minds.
What is it going to take? Here, in the good ol United States, home of opportunity and prosperity, we have a very serious and real problem. Its an epidemic that doesn't care about race, religion, age, sexuality or politics. Obesity is an enemy that will spit you into an early grave if you allow it to get the edge. I've blogged about this at length before, but this is something I'm extremely passionate and fiercely tenacious about. We need to right the ship ... we can take the fight to Obesity and win! Think about it, heart disease, kidney failure, high cholestrol, diabetes, can all be associated with Obesity. If you exercise and eat right (healthy and portion control) consistently, you'll have a better chance of staving off those ailments.
We could get rid of some much, if we just took better care of ourselves. Whatever your reason, there is no better time than now to chose a healthier lifestyle. Tomorrow can't wait, it needs to be paid now. Start by taking the stairs at work. Or eating less deep fried foods. Maybe having carrot and celery instead of the Doritos. It all starts somewhere. And most of use that are in shape - or are in the progression of changing - had to start somewhere too. So ask questions, ask many questions! What is flax seed do for you? How much Omega-3's do I really need? Do those celebrity diets work? What fitness program should I begin with? Ask those and whatever else you have. Knowledge is power for the masses ....
We all have different opinions on what is "healthy" and that is good. We are each unique in body and mind, therefore our beliefs and opinions will differ. The body building physique is the pinnacle of human conditions to some while others find it repulsive. A marathon runner's sleek, toned but not overly defined body is more natural looking but you may want a more defined muscular look. Even though someone may look muscular or toned that doesn't mean said person is healthy. Just because you can bench 250 lbs doesn't mean you're healthy. Health is much more than appearance, albeit we all get hung up on that part fairly quickly. Just look at all the magazines, tv commercials, video game characters, etc ... we want to look sexy, toned and sculpted - myself included. But "the look" is only the pay out for putting in the work, eating right and using the correct supplements.
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