Procrastination

Look at a day when you are supremely
satisfied at the end. It's not a day
when you lounge around doing nothing;
it's when you've had everything to do,
and you've done it.

Margaret Thatcher

This quote made me think about the things which give me satisfaction at the end of the day. One of those things is exercise. My day just doesn't seem right if I skip it. So often, we procrastinate when it comes to some of the important things in life such as exercise and eating better. We think that we can do it later, or tomorrow, or when the weather is better, or when I have more free time, etc. The problem is that your health is not static. Now is the time to invest in yourself so that you are able to enjoy your life later.

One of the best things you can do for your health (other than quitting smoking) is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Being an unhealthy weight changes your body's internal chemistry. A high BMI is associated with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver, gall stones, breathing problems, vascular abnormalities, joint problems, abnormal cell proliferation, etc. A high BMI has been linked to 30 different diseases!

The good news is that it is never too late to take control. Losing weight will improve your health no matter how old you are. My suggestion is to commit to daily exercise. Nothing is better than getting to the end of the day knowing you did the best you could to take care of your health. Alternatively, procrastination is never rewarding. As the Nike slogan goes, Just Do It.

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