A client with whom I’ve been training recently exclaimed with joy, “Nothing tastes as good as my loose-fitting jeans feel!” To wake up feeling light vs. bloated from too much food the day before is indeed a joyous experience! Feeling the ability to move more quickly, lift heavy objects more easily, and take a set of stairs without running out of breath is truly rewarding. These are some of the many joys of becoming more fit.
Another wonderful benefit of a commitment to a healthy eating and fitness routine is esteem. It comes from staying disciplined. It’s about saying “NO” to the cookie and “YES” to the 5-minute exercise break instead. Someone once said,
“Discipline is the guardrail that keeps you on the path of self-esteem.” This is so very true.
The peace and joy of being healthy and fit are felt when you leave the doctor’s office after your annual check-up and you are given a great report…one that shows that your blood pressure is in the excellent range, your weight is down from your last check-up and your blood work revealing a change in eating habits. There is great peace of mind in knowing you are on the right track, doing good, healthy things for yourself.
