Longevity....we are in this for the long haul...

I was talking to a member yesterday and she told me "thank you" for teaching classes, as she was excited for the arrival of her second grandson. I looked at her and said, that no she did the work. But her point went much deeper than than.
Her point was that as an instructor, I motivate and make class fun, which for her has led to a healthier life.
This in turn will give her the gift of having the health and energy to be there to watch her grandkids grow up and be engaged with them.

How profound is that?
Many of us don't think like that.
I hear the same statement all the time...I don't know how you do it all....they are talking about my life.
I work full time, I teach classes part time, I am a student, a mom of 3 and a wife....
Yes, it's a busy life but I look at differently. Nutrition and exercise is the way I do it.
If I didn't eat healthy, and fuel my body well, I would not be able to keep up with the demands. If I didn't exercise, I would likely hurt someone during those times of stress.
If I didn't have a supportive husband, I would never be able to do all that I do.

But it goes further than that. The fact is, I am not getting any younger. Time passes no matter what. And I do not want to be 45, 50 or 60 and unable to enjoy the wonders of life. I don't want to battling a disease that makes me have to sit  and watch the world go by.
I have watched too many people do that, in my years as a nurse. My own ex-mother in law said it so many times...If only I had....

I am not going to be that tired, feeling like crap mom sitting in the sidelines watching my kids play soccer. No, I am the mom on the field playing soccer while my kids and husband watch.

My point is. it's never too late to make a change. Learn to eat better, less processed, more real food...
Get up and move...I know someone who walks in place during TV shows.
You don't find time to it, you make time to do it. And if you need help, with balancing your life, then you seek out someone you know, who does it and you get tips.

Would you ask someone who is financially broke for advice on money?? NO!! You would ask someone who is financially free and stable to help you.
Would you ask someone who is sick, tired and isn't active to give you advice on exercise? Not likely.

Seek out people that have the same goals and work with them. Ask for help.
Last but not least, take care of yourself now. You have a family, kids and someday, grandkids who need you, and want you there, to share in the joys of life.

Don't wait for tomorrow....get started on your journey today..
In health, Barb