I'm not overweight... I don't need to workout.

I don't hear this too often but I have heard it enough that it's been one of the excuses I've heard. I have so many thoughts on this and I want to get them all down on "paper" So here are my thoughts:

Working out is not just about losing weight. It's not about LOOKING your "best" it's about FEELING and BEING your best. It's about so much more than outwards appearance. Health matters, not just weight!  plus, beware: “skinny fat” folks appear to be thin on the outside, but have many health conditions similar to those who are overweight and obese.   Nearly 30 million Americans fall into this normal-weight obesity category – a scary number, given that often times due to their “thin-appearance” many health problems such as high cholesterol, abnormally high body fat, high blood pressure, and increased heart risk often go undetected.

There are SOOOOOO many benefits! The benefits of exercise are not just limited to your outward appearance (as mentioned before): studies have found a tight link between exercise and its effect on treating depression, reducing stress, and improving overall quality of life.  Call it nature’s anti-depressant or whatever you’d like, - but moving your butt is a major component of a having well working body overall.

Being in good health doesn't just benefit YOU. It’s not just about you (You're so Vain - you probably think this blog is about you, don't you? See  what I did there?? ;-) ) ESPECIALLY if you have little ones, it’s important that you set a good example of living a healthy, balance lifestyle which includes being active and eating healthy.  You may not be overweight, but due to drastic changes in food and lifestyle, the obesity rate among little ones has TRIPLED in the last forty years.  So whether it be your family or your friend that might need a little encouragement, living healthy is all around good for everyone…including you!

So, moral of the story - get you workout on. Be and live a healthy lifestyle, even if you love you for you already, being healthier and around longer you will love you even more! 

Thank for reading!

xoxo

Nikki