What I've asked of my body

Indulge me for a moment while I oversimplify an incredibly complex issue.

As I was out on my lunchtime walk, I started to contemplate all that I have asked of my body over the years...

I have asked it to make due with too much sugar and not enough fiber. I have asked it to get by on too little sleep and too much caffeine. Other times, I've asked it to endure too MUCH sleep and too little exercise. I have asked it to endure hours of no fuel, followed by binges of too much. I have asked it to keep functioning, despite neglect.

I could go on and on...

Two years ago, I finally asked my body what I could do to help it live longer and stronger. The road has not been an easy one to travel, and my driving is has not always been stellar... but I have kept trying to stay the course, and my body thanks me for that. I glean far more motivation from feeling good, than from feeling bad. Thank you, body...stick with me, and we will get there...