Become Fit and Become Empowered in Life

Are you feeling fat, unable to lose the 20 pounds that you have put on in the last few years? Are you gaining a middle body bulge? Many of us have a hard time losing weight and getting fit because we do not find the time and then after awhile it's even harder to find time because you have replaced exercise time with other things. But when we feel and look fit we are empowered.

We feel like we have more chance of going after goals, dealing with work issues and forging ahead in life. Have you noticed when you look and feel good you can rise above the challenges life poses for you? When we look and feel fit our self-esteem goes up and we have more courage for challenges in life. Hence, we are empowered.

Think about someone you know who is fit and trim. Do they seem to have lots of energy? Do they seem to always be accomplishing something? Do they seem to like the challenges in life? Do they seem to always be optimistic? They feel this way because they have empowered themselves to live a healthier, stronger and powerful life.

We can all do this but have to make the commitment to ourselves. Take a picture of yourself. This is a good way to really view you. A video is even better. The pictures tell the truth better than a mirror. Is the picture showing you as you would like others to see you? How we present ourselves to the world affects how others interact with us. If we feel and look good, we show that to others, that is the picture they have of us. That empowers us. Imagine the rest of your life.

Do you have goals, aspirations that you want to achieve? Empower yourself to start taking care of your body first. This is where it starts. Imagine that your body is the house that houses your life, spirit and soul. It must be cared for in order for you to thrive. Empower your mind to realize this.

If you have children or grandchildren, think about what kind of image you are presenting to them. Are you a role model and are you empowered to teach them to be fit? This is something that you will pass down to the next generation and hopefully your children will pass down their empowering ideas to their children. So...think about these thoughts and empower yourself to take care of your body.

By Kat Smith-Starlove