Bigger isn’t always better in terms of your health

Bigger. Bigger. Bigger.

I have spent a bit of time traveling recently and I am shocked in what I see on a very regular, that is to say daily, basis.

In the grocery stores, there are people who actually spend their hard-earned money on sugar-laden foods that have absolutely no nutritional value at all. Why? There are people driving vehicles while their steering wheel touches their all-too-large stomach. Why?

Are you someone who “needed” a serious illness to wake you up to reality? To take your life and health to the optimum level. Guess what, folks — you only live once and it’s time you started putting you on the list of things that are important.

Are you someone who is content purchasing a larger size when you shop for clothes. Why? Why would you settle for being out of shape, with low energy and health conditions? What if I told you that you didn’t need fancy workout equipment, little spandex shorts or falsely advertised “special” pills to get your body in shape.

What you do need is to make a serious mental shift and take control of your life. There are so many things that are in your control … if you would only open your eyes and see the opportunity.

It is very easy to wake up with self-doubt, pity, the weather is cold and the roads are a mess, the house is a wreck, laundry is piling up, the kids are driving you crazy, debt is out of control, blah, blah, blah. There are any number of reasons — excuses, really — that you could use to not eat healthy, not work out, not take the opportunity each and every day to take steps to be fit and eat healthy.

The TLDR (too long didn’t read version, as the kids would say): Get over yourself and stop complaining.

Here’s a thought … why don’t you regain a little self control. You already have within yourself everything you need to start on a healthier path. It all begins with a decision. Look in the mirror and make a decision! Don’t settle for bigger, bigger, bigger … Why not reach for better, better, best! Take care of yourself and start today!

Natalie Dreger is a certified fitness professional and can be reached at nataliedreger.com.