By: Kevin Danti
In December 2011, I had reached the
weight of 267 pounds and my health assessment indicated several issues
concerning blood pressure and cholesterol.
Needless to say, I was enjoying my doughnuts and tying my shoes seemed
to significantly raise my heart rate to be considered “exercise.” Given my family health history (and having a
nurse as a wife), I was acutely aware that many of my poor health decisions were
leading towards detrimental consequences. I reluctantly decided to “try” and address several
habits, choices, and health issues as a result of conversations with close
friends and family. I began exercising
30 minutes each day at the fitness center with simple goals involving my
weight. I wanted to look thinner and
return to a former version of myself that could still see his toes when
standing up.
Over
the course of the past year, I have transitioned from “having” to workout to
“wanting” to workout each day. I now
enjoy the time I have set aside each day to run or lift weights and have
discovered new goals with each passing month…yes I can now tie my shoes without
needing rehab from Coach Cowell . Most
recently, I have begun to understand my health and wellness beyond comparisons
or preconceived measurements; but rather, within the positive energy that
exercise creates in all aspects of my life --mind/body/spirit. I look forward to each opportunity to explore
this relationship and to utilize my time in the fitness center as a means of
self-discovery.
