With all the technology, medical break-throughs, and modern lifestyles; people are able to live longer. This is great except that many people are showing complete disregard for their bodies and the fact that we are given only ONE life. We have a lot of medical assistance in this country but the one thing that people don’t do enough of is actually prevent the issues from happening. Don’t get me wrong, I know that many diseases are hereditary but they had to start somewhere. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes…these things are all too often first treated with medicine. It’s our culture to just continually drug people up. What about good old fashioned exercise? It does not always eliminate these issues but it can help to curb them in many cases. Also let’s not forget about the fact that exercise is just GOOD FOR YOU!

I get frustrated as hell when I deal with people that give me excuses as to why they cannot lose weight, cannot drop below a certain body fat percentage, and just cannot see results with exercise. Here’s the answer folks: you can do it. Yeah it takes effort, sweat, dedication, training when you are a little sore and tired, but isn’t you life worth living with some purpose, energy, and vigor?

Why go through life sick, overweight, injured, fatigued, and sluggish? You only get one life so do yourself and your loved ones a favor and GET HEALTHY.

I get paid as a personal trainer and fitness consultant. My job is to motivate, guide, and inspire people to get fit and healthy. It’s all about changing your habits, accepting your faults, and working toward a better life through small goals and milestones. Of course everyone wants to look great, but don’t we all want to live longer in a healthy way?
The physique changes are great but it’s the metal change that really makes my job worthwhile. When people feel more energized, when they are sick less often, when they feel happier about their body and their lifestyle…that’s progress.

Being at a healthy weight is critical for living a long life. That’s the bottom line. If you are overweight you are creating a higher risk for cardiovascular issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and even cancer. So if the words overweight and obese do not mean too much to you at this point; I hope the other ones do.

Body mass index refers to a measure of body fat based on your height and weight. A healthy body mass index is anywhere between 19 and 24.9. Overweight refers to a BMI of 25-29.9. A BMI of 30 or greater classifies you as clinically obese. Well check this out…

A recent study conducted by Martin Neovius of the Karolinska Institute of Stockholm and published in the British Medical Journal suggest that being obese ( having a BMI >30) carries a greater risk of premature death than being a heavy smoker.

Because I’m so passionate about health, fitness, and training it’s hard for me to sit back and accept the state of our country. It makes me so distraught to see people that have zero regard for their health and fitness. It’s not all about looking good at that point either, it’s a serious health risk.

Give up the excuses. You do have the time, you just have to make it for yourself. If you are not motivated then hire a personal trainer. If you just cannot change your nutrition plan, then start small and eliminate one bad habit per week. With all the advantages that our country has over other places, it’s a shame to see so many intelligent people just being blatently stupid when it comes to their health. I’m sorry if this makes people uncomfortable but that’s the way it is. In order for a human being to make a change, their comfort levels must be tested. Sure it’s comfortable to eat what you want, to train at a moderate pace, to go through the motions on a cardio machine. But it won’t get you the results that you want.

Step out of  your comfort zone and get some serious training work done. Your body will thank you in the long run!

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