Appreciate We Have the Incredible Opportunity to Get Fit

I read this motivation today and I could not have penned it better myself, especially during the holiday season. We lose sight of what an incredible opportunity we have to get fit and instead of looking at it as a burden, we should be spilling over with thankfulness. Do you have a working body? I do, and although I may have some medical limitations, it has taught me to appreciate what I can do with what I have.

Do we really have a right to sit and complain about how difficult getting healthy is when others can't even lift from a wheelchair? We live in a stressed up world and most of the time self-induced with all the busy stuff that keeps us away from the important things in life. Getting fit and healthy is a privilege just the same as growing older. If our mindset is not screwed on right, we will make a mess of what life is all about, including how to treat our bodies.

Instead of looking at meal prep to keep you on track with your fitness goals as a pain in the butt, try looking at your healthy food with a thankful spirit of what it is going to do for your body. There are many who only wish to have the healthy food stocking your pantry. The same goes for exercise and having such a busy life to not fit in a 30 minute workout. Really?! There are many who long everyday to even lift their own body weight from a wheel chair. Try looking at your body as a beautiful gift and appreciate the awesome opportunity you have to get in shape.

It will be our mindset that carries us into the right way of thinking about getting fit. Our bodies will not go where our mind does not push us and a thankful spirit is going to be a great place to start. Let's celebrate the fact we can apply the effort to get fit because it is truly something to be thankful for.

I wish you all a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday and a renewed mindset and application of achieving your best healthy body. Be well and Stay Healthy!

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