It gets so hot and humid in Kansas City during the dog days of summer! You don’t feel like walking or biking when it is so hot and the air is thick with misery. The winter is even worse, with the frigid temperatures and the snowstorms. You just can’t get motivated to exercise in these weather extremes. You could be successful with a fitness program if only you lived somewhere else!
If only you lived in Phoenix! They have mountains for hiking and great bike paths throughout the city. The weather is warm in the wintertime. You could certainly be inspired to get in shape when living in a fantastic place like this! If only you could leave your financial problems back in Kansas City. But those monetary matters will find their way to Arizona and wreck your plans to get healthy!
If only you lived in New York City! There are a million things to do there at any given hour and millions of people to make friends with. You could really get excited about creating a whole new healthy you in a vibrant city like the Big Apple! If only you could leave your DUI record back in the Show Me State. But that pesky little peccadillo will find its way to Times Square and ruin your plans to get physically fit!
If only you lived in a tropical paradise like Hawaii, where palm trees sway in the cool ocean breezes. Wonderful sunsets dance over the shimmering waters each evening before kissing the horizon goodnight. You would be so relaxed and ready to advance three spots to well-being. If only you could leave those memories of that acrimonious break-up with your partner of 11 years back in Overland Park. But those sad moments will accompany you to the land of Aloha and crush your will for wellness!
If only you lived across the great pond in merry old England! They have an excellent transit system and a national health care-program to look after all their citizens. They have a passion for soccer and rugby, and so do you. You could see yourself getting involved with an adult soccer league and getting your body looking good once again! If you could only leave your unresolved family issues back in a storage unit! Those matters of mayhem from holidays past will continue to haunt you overseas and eventually disrupt your highway to health!
If only you could just find some ways to begin dealing with what you have right now in Kansas City! Your problems will always be right by your side. You can run to those “greener” pastures all over the world, but your issues are just like your shadow — they will always be with you.
Don’t be afraid of your shadow anymore. Begin addressing these uncomfortable aspects of your life. And get on with your intentions to better your health and fitness today! You’re in the perfect city at just the right time!
This health and fitness article is brought to you by that guy who loves all gift horses. That grateful guy is Ron Blake and he can be reached at rblake5551@hotmail.com."
