I wanted to use a unique photo for this post, but I couldn't find any because I didn't plan to write on this topic early. I realized this late when I saw the writing prompt from Marchinleo today. Coincidentally, it aligned well with what I've been doing recently.
The subject of walking out, running, and health are subject to individual interpretation. Many people don't prioritize them, and I fell into that category until not long ago. As a father who works from home, I had cause to reconsider my health situation.
For more than 3 years, I didn't do any physical labor. My work online began early in 2021, which found me mostly at my dining table, working long hours on my laptop. Years of prolonged sitting with minimal movement started impacting me. Recently, I realized physical efforts tire me out too fast. I'm lazy, gaining extra weight almost every day. Something unhealthy for me.
I've always loved physical activities. But three years ago, I became a full-time blogger. Since then, I sit more and move less. I'm often on my computer or phone, with my legs on a table. This less active lifestyle led to a bit of weight gain. My thighs and bottom seem bigger now, I'm not too happy about that. My clothes fit differently also. But, I can't complain about that. Still, I see that I need to pay attention to keeping fit. Honestly, I don't feel as good as I used to.
I remember being lean and active, but the mirror shows a different me now. A few months ago, I was not this heavy. The concern is more real now as I planned to go back to a brick and mortar business once again, and I refuse to become an idle, overgrown couch potato.
I used to be fit when my job was more physical. Riding a bike to work every day played a big role. It also helped move things around at the shop. This activity kept me strong and lively. Nowadays, I rarely leave home except for church and grocery shopping. Always, I drive during these exercises, which is a part of the issue. I know it's crucial for me to keep myself healthy and boost my fitness. Otherwise, I risk turning into a lazy, overweight and idle person.
I've talked with several friends about the worries I have. They all said the same thing, which is to start a consistent home exercise routine. However, this idea is tough for me due to our family's daily engagements which would disrupt any fitness routine. We're a busy family, but each of our activities come first. Things like early morning family devotionals and bedtime prayers mean my daily routine is already booked.
A close friend gave me a cool tip today, he said he walks 5 KM daily without a break. That's impressive! I think it's time I tried it out. First, no more taking my car for shopping trips. I'll walk to the nearby store instead. It's not too far, just 2 KM from my home. I used to drive this distance, but it's time for a change.
This afternoon, I began my plan to walk to the shopping center to buy new clothes. Despite the slight body aches from the distance I covered, I am convinced the plan is worth sticking to. Surely, it will lead to weight loss and improve my physical fitness.
Walking out is the only way to help me stay healthy. Scheduling a morning exercise routine at home would mess up my family's schedule. So, the best way for me to achieve my fitness goal is to walk to and from the local shopping center whenever we need to buy some stuff. The shopping center is two kilometers from my house. I could walk there and back without much stress. This means I've become the main shopper for my family.
The goal is to improve my fitness and get back to shape and healthy as I used to be. It doesn't feel right for a man my age to be looking fat and lazy. At the age of 40, I shouldn't be fat and unfit. That's not me!
This is my entry for today's #Marchinleo prompts, "Walking out, Running, and Health."
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