Want an eye opener? Go sit in an emergency room for four or five hours. Then leave there and make a list of what you can do to improve your overall health. Start checking things off that list one at a time.
I spent four hours in the ER plus an hour at the pharmacy last night with the spousal unit and his pet kidney stone. Needless to say I left with a renewed interest in my mission to help others get fit.
I’m in the pull-up your boot straps mood today and if you are easily offended stop here.
Rarely do I get up on my soap box but come on people. If you really want to make changes in your life YOU have to be the initiator. No one is going to swoop in and rescue you.
This is your life, you must be the one to change it!
Sure it’s hard, but not any harder than paying our bills and being responsible for all the other stuff we do.
It takes committment. It takes a strong resolve that will ebb and flow.
When we’ve got our motivation everything is easy. When you first start your fitness program, no matter what it is, you are all excited and filled with determination (much like dating).
Next thing you know you realize this is HARD and it takes work (much like marriage). It takes a commitment to yourself to take care of you first. What will you do to make it happen?
I’ve been working out at 5:00 or 5:30am for years because that’s my me time. Everyone else is still snug in the bed and I’m busting my booty because I’m committed to a healthy lifestyle.
YES, the odds are stacked against us. Foods that may seem healthy by someone’s marketing standards really aren’t. Learn to live by these two rules when it comes to food and it will solve a lot of your trouble and questions.
- If it will spoil in 3-5 days, eat it. (meats, veggies, fruits, healthy fats, nuts & seeds and little or no sugar.
- If it keeps for months or years in your pantry in bags or boxes, just skip it.
If you don’t know how to cook, then find a local cooking class. Just make sure the class doesn’t specialize in fried chicken!
garagegym107 
COMPLETELY with you, Sista! Hard work is the only way. No need to sugar coat it (pun intended!). 🙂 You either choose to be healthy or you don’t. I hope the hubby feels better soon. I’ve had a kidney stone once… not fun (but still better than childbirth!). 😉
I’m sorry but “and his pet kidney stone” made me laugh. Great words of wisdom in this message.
:o) Glad to bring a little humor to your day!