I met this lovely lady named Karly from Wisconsin and she noticed how enthusiastic I was about my workout at the gym. We started talking about our favorite exercises to do when we workout and how great it feels to be healthy. Then, we got on the subject about how other people just do not get it and think people like us are "freaks". "The thing we have to understand, " I said, "Is that people who are still brainwashed can not help it to be difficult because we all have been programmed to attack things we do not understand, not to do anything athletic past a certain age, not eat healthy or to believe we are eating healthy from a box, and not take vitamins to prevent deficiencies"
Think about it we have gadgets now that do all the work for us. They invented the remote control so that we do not have to get up to change the channels on our TV's. They tell you on infomercials that you can workout within 10 minutes or loose all your weight in 6 weeks with a magic pill. They have an ab machine that "gives" you abs while you sit down and watch TV. We have fast foods because we are too lazy to cook in our own kitchens. Since everything is made so easy for us that is why many people do not take the time and effort to learn how to do things that will help them for the better in the long run.
When people ask me what do I do to keep in shape and be healthy, I tell them the truth. You have to make this into a lifestyle. You have to worship you body like you do your job. Remember, it is the only one you got and if you do not take care of it, how are you going to be there for yourself, you family, your job, and friends?
The best way to change from your unhealthy "normal" life to a healthy lifestyle is to educate yourself about health and take baby steps to make those changes stick. Do not rely on what others tell you, especially when they are not in the best shape and health to save themselves from risks of terminal diseases. You might get some great advise, but also learn what works for you! Try things you have never done before. You never know if you are going to like something unless you try it. I was one of those people who did the same things over and over at the gym. I only did the exercises and cardio I liked to do and with that regime I never got to the results I wanted. Change up you cardio, workouts, and food options so that you do not get bored and keep your body confused. This will keep the fat-burning and muscle-building results a reality. Plus, remember when you were kids, you could not wait to get outside and have fun, right? That is the same way you should look at your gym and workout time. For beginners, tell yourself you love it every time you feel sore and soon you will. You will feel excited to do your next workout and it will be a part of your life. The looks just come with it!
Once you start seeing positive changes in your body and mind do not allow people to get to you. Your family, friends, and others might say some things to you that you may not like, but do not fret. Do what makes you happy, because being healthy and in shape will give you many years to be around your family and friends. That is what is important!
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