Choose To Move

by Kay Heitsch

Choose to move! An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention ever will. Choose To Move Quotes

Today a friend and I were texting, She said, "I choose to move." I loved that! I looked those words up under quotes and wouldn't you know there was plenty to be said.

I've met many awesome people at Planet Fitness who choose to move. Some come in on walkers, some in wheelchairs, some bring other people to help them because they are paralyzed from the waist down.

Others have pain pumps surgically in their backs from car accidents.

I met a guy a few years ago who was yellow from alcohol problems now he looks great! He chooses to workout instead of drinking.

I know many who come because they've had drug problems. Amazing to see how great they look now after taking care of themselves.

I know several who had diabetes. Their doctor told them to walk daily and they now have it under control.

There are lots of people with heart/lung issues and have had bypass surgery.

Many people have had knee or hip replacements. The exercise does wonders to help them keep moving.

Some found themselves lying on the couch depressed. They chose to get up and exercise. It improved their moods dramatically!

I have a good friend who comes almost daily because she has bone cancer. She said yesterday that she was the only person who was wearing a hat. I'm very proud of her!

Of course, many come over to lose weight because the doctors have told them to do it or die.

Not everyone has health issues who come to Planet Fitness, but many do. I'm motivated by the people who have serious health issues but they still choose to move.

We all make choices every day. The reason I as well as many others exercise is the quality of life we enjoy every day. We don't do it to live longer, but we want to feel good today.