You're Worth It

Maybe you're out of shape, maybe you're overweight. Why should you start down the long road to positive change? Easy. Because you're worth it.

I've become known as a bit of an exercise freak over the last few months. I've worked out for years, but when I started P90X in February, it was like I hit a whole new gear with my activity and diet. Now, I try not to let myself give in to the temptations that are always present..."hey, come on, it's (insert special occasion here), indulge yourself!"

I also stay committed to my workout schedule. Diet and exercise have brought about some very positive mental and physical changes in my life, and the whole point of this site is to show others that they can achieve anything they want. All it takes is commitment and work.

I realize that's easy to say, but "commitment" and "work" can be hard to stick with. Like the old saying goes, if a good body came in a bottle, everyone would have one. Unfortunately, there are no real shortcuts. Sure, there are risky supplements and medical procedures, but there's no reason for anyone to resort to them. It comes down to putting in the time. How do you do it? How do you stay motivated? I've found one reason that forms the foundation for every other reason to stay healthy:

You are worth the effort.

No, it isn't easy. But you're worth it. No, it isn't always convenient. But you're worth it. You are worth it to your family, to your friends, and most of all, you're worth it to yourself. Being healthy means you look better, feel better, and function better each and every day. Being unhealthy means trudging along, head down, barely noticing the world around you, just trying to get to the end of the day. Which would you rather have? We'd all rather be healthy and full of vitality. Don't we deserve that? Of course we do. Of course you do.

When the waiter asks if you want to see the dessert menu, think to yourself "I deserve health. I'm worth it." When you look at your busy schedule and think there's no way you can find time to exercise, think to yourself "I deserve to feel good. I'm worth it."

I don't particularly enjoy getting up around 6am every day to work out, but I do it. Why? Because I deserve to be healthy. Because I'm worth it.

So are you.