Often times I wonder why it is I'm doing what I'm doing. Am I doing it for myself? Do I do it for my son? Is there someone I'm trying to impress? Do I need acceptance from people about how I look? Do I do it for how I feel? I think the truth lies, for me anyways, in all of those questions. Why do you do it? What do you gain from being in the best physical shape of your life?
In the old days people did more physical labor and were more in tune with their bodies than ever after. With the introduction of the fast lane and "lifestyle technology" people want to do things faster without thinking of the consequences. How many times have you thought, "I wish I could get this done faster so I could...", you can finish the rest of that. What has that brought us to? We care less about ourselves and more about our things and our material wants, that we do not see what it is we are actually doing to ourselves.
So the next time you think, "I need to get some food for the kids and hmmm... (stomach growling) maybe for myself too. That McDonalds over there looks good, they do have those salads now", maybe you should consider what is at stake? What is easy and quick or what is better for ourselves.
Take care of your body by what you put into it. And I'm not talking about just food. The thoughts you take and churn will often times yield things that are not good for you. So think positively about yourself and what you can accomplish. Ask yourself the question from before again. Why are you doing it?
I'll leave you with this last thought.... Spend time with your kids. Include them in your workouts if you can. Teach them how to take care of their own body. This next generation does not just need it, they won't be able to live without it. If you do or don't have kids then take some more time for yourself to think about what you want in life.
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