Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Future You!

I recently discovered the following quote: "Do something today that your future self will thank you for." I absolutely adore this quote. This morning I received a text message from one of my friends who works at the fitness center on campus. She wrote, "workout at 1 o'clock?" I'm sure it's needless to say I was not feeling it, especially since I told myself I'd take the weekends off from working out. I responded a reluctant, "Yeah. Sure."
The truth is, I never regret working out, but I do regret not working out. Also, my body doesn't take the weekend off from me. Where would I be if my legs decided to take a mid-afternoon nap on Saturday? Or, what if my kidneys decided to take Sunday morning off? Needless to say I'd be totally screwed. Tomorrow, I'll thank myself for working out today. By working out today, I'm creating a foundation for a healthier tomorrow. I'm sure this sounds altogether completely lame and overly sentimental for a post about sweating at the gym, but think about it. Is your couch going to be there for you when your doctor prescribe high-blood pressure  medication? Will Netflix offer you the strength your body needs to fight an infection? Are those oreos on the plate next to your computer helping you fit into that dress you'd love to wear to your boyfriend's family's New Year's Eve party? We all know the answer.
You don't need to join Planet Fitness or higher an trainer. Take your dog for a walk, play with your kids, take ten minutes and stretch. You won't regret it and the future you will thank you for it!

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