Think of one car that you would REALLY like to get this year for your birthday. It can be anything -- a Corvette convertible, Jaguar, Lexus SUV, BMW, Mercedes, Bentley ... If I were to give you that dream car, free of charge, without any effort on your part, just simply give it to you to have and use any way that you please, how would you treat that gift? Would you take care of it, treasure it, keep it clean, put the best type of fuel in it, wash it regularly and get scheduled tune-ups and oil changes? Would you even read the owners manual?
What if you had taken on a second job, saved $100 a month, and after 10 years of long hours and very little free time, you were able to purchase your dream car with your own hard-earned money. How would you treat your dream car then?
History proves that all of us appreciate those things that we work hard for more than those things we are simply just 'given'. Your physical body is no different.
I have been in the fitness industry for over 14 years, and have noticed several common denominators in the quest for optimal health and fitness. People who exercise 3-6 days a week take better care of their physical bodies than those who don't. They fuel it better with whole, life-giving foods, they dress better, they stand taller, and they have a higher sense of self-worth and value. They have a feeling of accomplishment from knowing that they have the power to change! And that those changes can TRULY last a lifetime.
God, in his Great goodness, has given us AMAZING physical bodies and unlimited mental capacity. We did nothing to earn it, nothing to create it, and nothing to receive it. It is simply a GIFT.
My question to you is ... How are you treating your gift?
Laura Bockbrader is Director Corporate Wellness, Weight Loss Partners LLC. Laura has a passion for increasing the quality and quantity of peoples lives. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corporate Wellness Speaker, Laura brings over 10 years of experience helping people to make healthy lifestyle changes. Her areas of expertise include nutrition, body transformation, individual goal setting, personal workout implementation, group fitness, instruction, motivation, encouragement, communication skills, education, public speaking, enthusiasm, and a zeal for life. Visit Weight Loss Partners at http://www.weightlosspartners.com and subscribe to receive a complimentary tip every week. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Laura_Bockbrader |