In today’s world we find that there seems to be little time left in life to take care of our health and fitness needs. Everything around us is pre-packaged and marketed for the on the go, fast paced lifestyle. The evidence has revealed itself that this has become destructive and is deteriorating our health. We are and have been too busy to take care of ourselves. Do any of us stop to think how our society has found itself in such a devastating place, both financially and physically? I don’t believe it’s a consequence that our country’s financial breakdown and our physical breakdown relative to disease and obesity are working out in a congruent manner.

When did we lose control and why do we seem to wait until something tragic happens before we consider our finances or our health? These are good questions to ponder in order for each of us to find a new starting point on the road map back to health. How many of us take the time to invest in what is most important, our health?

With the current pressures of keeping up and making ends meet, we have lost sight of our most basic and primary needs: sleep, exercise and good nutrition. The stress to maintain lifestyles and to produce results in business led to what I call the “clock out syndrome”. When we get into overload we tend to “clock out” and go on auto pilot and subconscious habits begin to take over. We will spend money without concern and eat mindlessly. Both of these issues tend to be emotional stabilizers for many people who are “busy” or overwhelmed. Sometimes years go by until something occurs that jolts us back to reality, we suddenly look in the mirror and are shocked by the reflection or we get devastating news from a doctor about our health.

Now is the time to take back the control that has always been yours to have. Start making choices with conscious deliberation regarding your heath, fitness and financial worlds. Use your resources to invest in education, fitness and health management through a variety of modalities. Did you know that just 3 months with a personal trainer can add years to your life, reduce body fat and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease? If you are given the right instruction, you gain the ability to take care of yourself on a regular basis, forever. Make the time for a professional massage once a month, it can lower cortisol levels and boost your immune system, taking away the stress of dealing with doctors and insurance companies. Why not take the time and the resources that you have and begin to invest in your health? Let’s stop the “Clock out syndrome” before it’s too late and we teach our children how to perpetuate this pattern. Let’s instead model for them what it looks like to make heath and fitness a priority in 2010. Please call us today to book an appointment or to discuss your health and fitness needs.

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