Dubai has just launched a new initiative that aims at putting its name in the map as the world’s most active city. It’s a perfect wake up call to everyone enjoying an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle to take a leap and do what’s right. Initially committing to a 30-minute exercise for 30 days straight is a great first step to building a habit that could deliver life-changing results.
Still having second thoughts? Read on and be inspired with the benefits of adapting a fit and healthy lifestyle.
- Builds confidence.
We have a universal concept of what’s physically beautiful – fit and healthy people usually fall into the category. If you know that you are inside and out, it radiates on how you carry yourself and the confidence translates to courage to face whatever comes without inhibitions.
2. Drives productivity. Eating right, exercising and avoiding unhealthy habits boost energy along with our physical and mental capabilities. Since you’re not slow and lethargic, you end up accomplishing more activities.
3. Develops perseverance. Planning your daily physical regimen and opting to choose healthier meals will take so much effort that you’ll end up developing discipline, commitment and perseverance. While on it, your ‘no turning back’ attitude will shine and help you push harder.
4. Makes you standout.
In today’s world, the definition of ‘success’ comes from various facets. Attitude, talents, competencies and personality are expected. Use your health and fitness gains as a key differentiator to let you stand out from the rest.
5. Motivates you. After seeing actual tangible results, you’d end up wanting to do more. This motivation will not only be evident in wanting to win the fitness race, but will rub off to other life aspects. You’d do other things you didn’t think were possible and will push yourself to not procrastinate.
6. Feels good and right. It’s scientifically proven that the nutritional value of the food we eat along with the endorphins released when engaging in physical activities affect our feelings. Feed yourself with ‘happy emotions’ by simply exercising and eating right.
7. Shows maturity. The efforts in staying fit translate to rationalizing lifestyle decisions. Since you now veer away from unhealthy habits, no longer behave like an 6-year old who will eat all chocolates he sees or stay at the couch all day to watch TV, shows that you’ve increased your maturity level.
8. Helps you save. Contrary to common belief, being healthy is not expensive. When you decide to change, you’ll also stop smoking, unnecessary food deliveries, binge drinking and costly forms of unhealthy recreation. Do the math and you’ll see that a fit lifestyle will turn out cheaper compared to an unhealthy one.
9. Broadens your circle.
People that sweat together, stay and have fun together! Your fitness activities serve as the window to widen your network as you end up mingling with like-minded individuals sharing a common fitness goal that can turn to meaningful friendships.
10. Manifests love.
Like all else in life, you do things for yourself and the people who matter. Choosing to be fit and healthy is giving yourself and your loved ones what they deserve – a better version of yourself and actions that lead to a longer quality life. Ultimately, all these efforts and sacrifices are rooted from love.
By Joseph Alcantara
