What’s the point in getting healthy, you ask?
People are creatures of habit and positive change can be challenging. When we struggle to get on and then remain on course, its important to remember why we have make these choices. These are the reasons I have chosen to make my health a priority:
1. Freedom from illness. I believe that if a healthy individual can do the things below 80% of the time, they will be providing themselves the insurance against illness and disease. Obviously genetics are a factor as are pre-existing conditions, but doing these things gives me the peace of mind that I need not worry about cancer, diabetes, and other preventative diseases.
2. Healthy babies (and the ability to reproduce at all). It breaks my heart that so many women have trouble getting pregnant, especially as early as their 30’s. I cannot say I am surprised, with all of the toxins and nasty birth control people take, but sad none-the-less. I am almost 30 and have no plans to have children anytime soon, but I know that I want a family. The thought of being unable to have children devastates me and I am committed to keeping my body as healthy as possible for my future family. I want them to have the best shot at a lifetime of good health and parents health (especially mothers) is a huge factor in giving them that gift.
3. Good health is a means to an end and my body is my temple, my vessel. Unless its clean and operating at maximum capacity, I wont have the energy and mental clarity to pursue all of my many dreams. Life is too short to not do and become all that is in your heart and illness, disease, and overall sub-par health can stop you in your tracks.
4. It is sooooooooo much easier to STAY healthy than heal from illness. When you get sick, that is your body saying “enough is enough…you better change directions”. Depending on the illness, it can take years to heal, and some people wont. I dont want to wait until I am sick to get healthy. Too much work!
5. I want to look and feel young and alive! No over-the-counter cream or botox therapy can give you the skin and body that you can have if you commit to a lifetime of good health. Beauty comes from the inside out (physical, emotional, and spiritual). Commit to this and people will see the difference in you.
What are your reasons for getting healthy? Write them down and read them when faced with adversity. Or share them here:
