Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’m back today after a week of work and writing. I’m working on my second WIP while I query my first one. I have to change my query to reflect the changes I made in my WIP, so I’ll be doing that today, but enough about that. Today, I’d like to talk about exercise.
It is so important for your health to make time to exercise. I know everyone knows this, but I don’t think it’s sinking in with people. Did you know that being overweight or obese leads to many diseases like diabetes and cancer? When my doctor told me, I was close to being pre-diabetic, I knew I had to do something, so I made it a priority to start running again. I had to lose some weight. I did and got my numbers back down, but I have to keep this up to keep the weight off.
A study done in 2018 shows that 10.4% of the population has been diagnosed with Diabetes. That is disturbing. I believe part of the problem is because of the food industry. I’m starting to believe anything man made isn’t good for us. Food manufacturers add sugar to their processed foods, so they taste better which leads us to be addicted to sugar, but enough about that. To learn more about that click this link. https://lisaorchard.wordpress.com/2017/07/15/is-processed-food-poisoning-us/
Sorry for my digression. Now, back to exercise. I run but walking will also help along with any type of exercise. Did you know that a walk after dinner helps keep your blood sugar down? We just need to get moving again folks. Exercise is also a great stress reliever. So, it’s good for your mental health, too.
Diet is also important. I saw a meme once that said, “you can’t exercise off a bad diet.” This is so true. However, I didn’t really believe this until just recently. When I was younger, I figured I could eat what I wanted because I was exercising. This may have been true back then, but now I pay attention to the carbs I’m eating, and I try to stay away from sweets. I do indulge occasionally because deprivation can lead to binge eating and that’s worse than an indulgence in my opinion.
Writers need to be very careful because they’re work is so sedentary, but that can be said for anyone who sits in front of a computer for work every day. Get up and get moving, you’ll be glad you did.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my post. What do you do to stay active?
Okay, Lisa, now I am properly motivated to go for a walk! Thanks for your timely reminder (I’m still trying to get the Quarantine 15 off! Lost 5 pounds, but still 10 to go!) 💐😬💐
You can do it! I’m so glad you’re going for a walk. I love walking and hiking. I think getting outside is one of the best things we can do for our bodies. I hope you enjoy your walk. 🙂
I exercise regularly but do have a sweet tooth. You’re motivating me to clean up my diet!
I have to confess that I have a sweet tooth, too. And I feel if you deprive yourself of sweets then that can lead to binge eating them. So, my motto is everything’s good in moderation. 🙂
If only people would make better choices. And yes, exercise. You don’t have to run a marathon to get your heart pumping, and it’s not only healthy for your body. But it’s good mentally. Good for you for taking care of yourself 😊
Thank you! I appreciate your support! I agree exercise is sooo important. For our mental health as well as our physical health. It all works together, doesn’t it? 🙂
It sure does. Enjoy your day😊
You, too!
Thank you!