The Amazing Benefits of Moving More!

Do you take medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol?  Are these medications necessary because of your lifestyle?  Are you overweight and living a sedentary life?  

Taking medication often gives one a false sense of health – the problem is still present but disguised by an expensive pharmaceutical.  Being overweight and having a sedentary lifestyle are two risk factors contributing to these three common conditions. The good news is YOU can change your life and eliminate the need for medication*, save money, feel better, and look better. 

Physical activity helps prevent heart disease, reduces bad cholesterol, and may also eliminate or control diabetes.  It also slows bone and muscle loss due to advancing age and lowers the risk of certain cancers.  Many individuals also report a reduction in anxiety and depression (HHS, 2011).  All of these great benefits may be achieved just by moving more!

 COMMIT TO CHANGE!

How often do you say “I can’t?”  Well, you CAN if you choose!  YES, YOU CAN!  Start moving more to become a healthier you!

 “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading"

                                                                                                                            ~Lao Tzu

*Always consult with your physician before discontinuing a prescribed
medication.

References:

Department of Health & Human Services. (2011). Physical activity for a

     healthy weight. Retrieved by: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/

     physical_activity/index.html#Why.

Department of Health & Human Services. (2007). Overweight and

     obesity: what you can do. Retrieved from: http://www.surgeon

     general.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_whatcanyoudo.htm