Change Your Choices, Change Your Life
Years ago I was training for a chance to make the Olympic team to represent the USA in beach volleyball. You would think that a professional athlete would have it all together in the area of health and fitness wouldn’t you? Well think again.
My husband has a phrase that he likes to say quite often, “Change your choices, Change Your Life.” This phrase is cemented in my brain. It’s so simple, yet extremely powerful. When it comes to the area of health and fitness, embracing this simple phrase could possibly change your life.
I grew up in a home where soul food was prepared extremely well, and very often. We also went out to eat a lot. Due to the lack of exercise, and the abundance of unhealthy foods my father (a former NBA player) died of his third heart attack 6 years ago. This lifestyle of unhealthy eating followed me into my own marriage as I cooked lots of fast and easy meals, usually from boxes or cans.
Fast forward to training for the Olympics. I would eat fast food 4-5 times a week, sometimes on the way to workout! After my father died I was extremely upset with him because I realized that his death was preventable if only he had eaten right and continued to exercise. Then it hit me like a brick. I was living my life just like him and if I didn’t change things my life would mirror his.
I started a Fit Moms Fit Kids Club to keep myself accountable about learning about living a healthy lifestyle, and sharing what I learn with others. I realized that I had a choice to continue or break the cycle of eating unhealthy foods, and instead wanted to educate myself to eat life-giving foods. It was tough for my kids at first, who were used to fast food, but I wouldn’t change my choice for the world. Now I know I am giving them, and myself, the opportunity to live happier, healthier lives.
The moment I decided to change my choices I indeed changed my life. My future has changed. The future of my children has opened up and hopefully will be extended (which was important to me since this current generation is not expected to outlive ours because of our food/exercise issues). By dumping the junk, and embracing the fact that exercise is not a bad word, but instead gives life, I have a new outlook on life.
The truth is the truth whether you decide to believe it or not. The truth is that eating a healthy diet full of veggies, fruit, certain grains/legumes and lean protein is the type of diet we should be eating for good health. Most Americans are obese and overweight because they ignore the truth. Each one of us has to decide what to do with the truth. I’m here to challenge you to always choose the better path sister. Just like me you can change your choices, and change your life. What will you choose to do?
Annett
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