It’s crazy to think that we go about with our daily routines whether it be working, going to school, or relaxing at home, yet, we don’t think about how our fitness has an impact on our health. Being healthy shouldn’t just be an option; it should be an important aspect in our lives. I like to spend every other morning throughout the week doing some type of workout or exercise that I know benefits me. I also have a habit of reading calories on the wrappers of food I am about to consume. I fail to admit that at times, junk food such as chips, candy, cookies, and all that “good” stuff gets the best of me. You know that feeling when you can’t resist something like checking Facebook or twitter before you go to bed, well that’s similar to the feeling I get when my little brother somehow drags me to that junk food aisle at H-E-B, or when your roommates gone and you know she/he has candy somewhere stashed so you take some without asking. It’s just so hard to say no or stay away because it’s so good. Eating it lasts thirty seconds, feeling guilty afterward because you ate it lasts about two minutes, and if you don’t do anything about it, it can last forever.
On a website by the name of Livestrong.com, there is a paragraph were Dr. Laura L. Payne of the University of Illinois shares a bit of her knowledge and says, “taking part in recreational activities, particularly outdoors, can improve your physical wellness. In fact, people who frequently take advantage of park activities have fewer doctor visits, lower body mass indexes and lower systolic blood pressures than those who don't.” Reading this should already encourage you to take advantage of what you can do to improve your health. I know however, that some of us feel like it’s impossible to make time. We are already accustomed to our busy schedules that we do daily, but doing these exercises and outdoor activities can really make an impact towards our well being. If there is one thing you should value in life, it’s your health.
According to the 2005 California State Parks report, “wellness is an important part of your overall health and can impact your physical well-being. Participating in leisure and recreation activities can help you better manage stress and reduce depression. Leisure provides you the chance to find balance in your life; it also puts you in control of how you're spending your time.” (Livestrong) I understand that sometimes it may be difficult and overwhelming when you have many tasks and situations you have to manage on your plate. Being a college student alone can sometimes feel like a great deal. In this quote it says that participating in sports and recreation events can allow you to direct your time and when someone is able to run there time correctly it seems a whole lot less stressful and you can actually get things done in a decent way. With everything you have to do, being in a rush is something you shouldn’t have to deal with. Being in a rush can cause incorrect work and half done tasks which is unacceptable. This is a great opportunity to start off your next morning with a small routine and make it apart of your daily routine.
According to the 2005 California State Parks report, “wellness is an important part of your overall health and can impact your physical well-being. Participating in leisure and recreation activities can help you better manage stress and reduce depression. Leisure provides you the chance to find balance in your life; it also puts you in control of how you're spending your time.” (Livestrong) I understand that sometimes it may be difficult and overwhelming when you have many tasks and situations you have to manage on your plate. Being a college student alone can sometimes feel like a great deal. In this quote it says that participating in sports and recreation events can allow you to direct your time and when someone is able to run there time correctly it seems a whole lot less stressful and you can actually get things done in a decent way. With everything you have to do, being in a rush is something you shouldn’t have to deal with. Being in a rush can cause incorrect work and half done tasks which is unacceptable. This is a great opportunity to start off your next morning with a small routine and make it apart of your daily routine.
With a simple change in your life it can become a decision you won’t ever regret. You’d be surprised to see how much a difference fifteen minutes on a treadmill or thirty sit ups in the morning can make. On top of all this you feel better as a person and more confident with yourself. Make a schedule, find a routine that fits you, change it up every once in a while, it’s a small amount of time in your day and could impact the rest of your life.
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