I had an interesting discussion with a patient last week who has been struggling with juggling family, work, a new diagnosis of diabetes and now trying to adjust to a new nutrition and exercise plan to help control their diabetes.
The question came up “Doc, What keeps you balanced and focused on fitness?”
It caught me off guard.
My first thought was to laugh – “Balanced?” as I thought about trying to juggle building Coastal Sports and Wellness, while keeping time with wonderful wife and goofy family dog (someone has to give my dog Kodo daily tummy rubs) and trying to fit in a bike or a run or other workout now and then. Oh and then remember to continue to eat healthy…
So why do I do it?
Simple answer – Because I live in fear of the alternative. I don’t want to have diabetes. I don’t want to have heart problems. I don’t want to have all ther other medical problems that arise from a life that is short on exercise and proper nutrition. And even if I’m not always proficient at that lifestyle – the fact that other people look to me to guide them as they try to get to that point in their lives is very special.
So what’s your answer?
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