There's No Place Like Home

Our bodies are the forever home we will live out our entire lives in. We might change addresses several times, but our bodies will make every one of those moves right along with us. Shouldn't we treat our bodies with as much careful attention as the wood and brick houses we call home. Hours are spent every week mowing the lawns, trimming the walk ways, cleaning inside and out, just to give our house a pride of ownership look. Imagine how much better we would all look, if we spent the same amount of time toning and strengthening the body we live in.

When our houses need more than we can provide, we hire people to decorate or maintain them. The same thing can be done for our physical bodies. Personal trainers can help get us started and provide motivation along the way. Motivation is very important, since we can't store physical fitness. As soon as we stop exercising, we start losing it. The trainer can change up our routines to keep them fresh and fun. Most health clubs have trainers on staff, and it can be well worth the time and money spent, because they can sometimes be the reason we succeed. Often the advice and assistance of the personal trainers are even included in the membership fee.

The people who live in beautiful homes will tell you that it took a lot of work to get them that way. The lawn of thick green grass, without a weed in sight, didn't happen by accident. It needed the good nutrition of fertilizer coupled with regular watering. Our bodies will also thrive and grow stronger with good nutrition, and proper hydration is especially important. When repairs are required, we use good quality materials and have a knowledgeable person do the work. Sometimes our bodies also need attention, so we go to a professional to ensure we are getting the proper treatments. Treating our houses or bodies properly will make them last longer and function better.

Maintaining a healthy body starts at ground level with correctly fitting shoes. Sore feet will throw the rest of the body out of balance, because they are the body's foundation. Our homes, both body and house, must be strong, with a solid foundation to withstand the occasional storm. Storms will usually come when we least expect them. Being strong and flexible means we will be better prepared to face them. It's never to late to start treating our wonderful bodies properly. Years of neglect can be erased once we do decide to properly care for the homes we carry with us.

It's not just a step, it's a start.

Dave