So I read that five minute walks throughout the day are healthy for me–I’ll take it. I’ve been incorporating five minute walks around my office throughout the day, and it feels great–at least four a day–link to my source provided below. Ok, so the article talks about five minute runs, but I’m taking baby steps folks. ?
For someone that used to work at a gym (years ago–I was 19–ahh nostalgia lol), I know the importance of exercise. But fighting obesity is no joke. It’s tough. We can’t quit food, like other addictions, but we can learn to manage it.
Bariatric surgery will also be an option in the future, but I must first lose weight. Why share this? Because we exist. Obesity is a reality and a national epidemic. We’re professionals, we are parents, friends, and so on, but we’re human too–and struggle with food. I have ups and downs, but I’ve decided that I can master this monster.
If I could handle full time work and school, I could take this new challenge in life. I know the success rate of Bariatrics and have seen many family members’ healths improve for the better. I am not shy, there’s no hiding my size, so this is not a sympathy post.
I’m approaching 36, and I’m learning that it’s about lifestyle changes, and being relentless. I have goals, and a long healthy life is one of them. I want to enjoy all of my future grandkids.
THIS IS A SHOUTOUT POST TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FIGHTING OBESITY. REMEMBER YALL, WE AREN’T GOING TO BE YOUNG FORVER, SO LETS DO THIS FOR OUR HEALTH’S! ?