A Fit and Healthy Life

My StorySixteen years ago I lost 100lbs. I began by

walking and then working out at a gym. I then sought out Weight Watchers and learned how to balance my nutrition.

Today I still practice this lifestyle, working out 5 sometimes 6 days a week, resting on Sundays.

I have since become a Fitness Instructor and a marathon runner.

I’d like to persuade you all to see how important being a good steward over your body helps you to be more effective for Christ.

Deciding to Get MovingMy light bulb momentDinner at home one night with my family God spoke to me- Go for your walk the

cleanup can wait.Walking the neighborhood – 2 laps, 4 laps,

working at a gym, then joining weight watchers.

Learning how to portion my food and what food I should eat.

A Healthy Lifestyle has RewardsA Healthy Lifestyle has many rewards:It controls stressIncreases self esteem and confidenceGives you more energyGives you an active body which aids in you

sleeping well.

A Healthy Lifestyle has benefitsChoosing to have a fit and healthy lifestyle

has many benefits:It lowers the cost of Health Insurance and

Life Insurance.It gives you a stronger immune system which

reduces the risk of Cancers.It lowers the risk of mental disorders due to

the fact that you tap into those happy chemicals that your body naturally make.

Aids in other parts of LifeIncreases and improves memoryBetter posture and strengthens your bonesLook Better- Healthy weight and better skin

What is Exercise?Exercise is a structured program of activity

geared toward achieving or maintaining physical fitness.

Being able to set up some kind of structured program which may consist of walking or running 3 days a week will be beneficial. As your body becomes use to this routine you will want to do more.

There are so many activities you can do that are fun such as Zumba, spinning, or aerobics and cardio, it can be fun and WILL be beneficial.

What is Physical Fitness?Physical activity is any body movement that

burns calories, including housecleaning or lawn maintenance as well as running and weight lifting.