I just came across this statement that I have revised for myself as my future motivation to try to stay at a healthy weight. I want to have it in writing to inspire me after the superficial motivation of looking good for my son's wedding is gone in just over two weeks. I also don't have enough motivation in just keeping the diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure in check, as that is based in fear. So here goes:
I am choosing a healthy lifestyle because I want to set up good habits
for the rest of my life. I
want to model healthy living for my children. I want to maintain
my health so my loved ones and friends are proud of me. I want to demonstrate to all of
the advertisers, fast food manufacturers, auto superhighways, and other
societal structures that set Americans up to fail that I need not surrender to failure. No matter how often I need to pick myself up and try again, I choose to do so.
I want to feel good about my appearance as I go into my sixties. I want to walk into any room with
a sense of confidence that derives from
the peace of mind that comes with taking care of myself. Equally
important, I realize that proper diet and exercise is critical to my
mental and spiritual health. It keeps me grounded, helps me cope with
daily stressors, gives me a better night's sleep, and provides me with the sense that God is helping me be a good steward of the body He's entrusted to me . That gives me a sense of inner peace. I want to respect my body, knowing that health is one of God's good
gifts to me.
