What is your "Why?"

This past week, my grandma turned 80. A few months prior to that, my grandpa turned 80, and together, they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.

While celebrating these milestones with them, I got to look through many old pictures of the life they built together.

Pictures of them as young kids.
Pictures of them as a young couple.
Pictures of them with my mom and her two sisters.
Pictures of them with myself and my cousins.

Taking a moment to look at and reflect on all of those pictures made me realize how short life really is. How can their entire life--a life built on faith, love, family, friendships, travels, etc.--possibly be represented on just one picture board?

I then began to reflect on my own life-- a life that Dr. Redenius and I just started to build together when we got married three short years ago. At times it seems like we've been together for a lifetime--attempting to accomplish so many things together in just three years. And other times--like when I was looking at that picture board--I realize how much more life (hopefully) we have left to live.

It was at that moment that I consciously thought about my "why."

What do I mean by my "why?"

I mean my reason for trying to keep myself healthy (mentally and physically). My reason for waking up at 5:00 AM during the school year to get a workout in. My reason for taking Juice Plus. My reason for eating healthy foods instead of constantly eating the oh-so-delicious chips and brownies that at times sound much more appealing. My reason for getting regular physicals. My reason for having Dr. Redenius adjust me on a regular basis. My reason for investing time into my own health and well-being.

Personally, my "why" is because I want a board like the one my grandparents had. I want a family someday. When we do have a family, I want to be a model of health for my own kids. I want to travel and to experience new things. I can't do that if I am not healthy.

God gave us our bodies as a physical tool to fully experience the world out there. The five senses were no mistake. I can't fully experience life if I'm not healthy enough to do so. If I don't invest in my own health, I'm afraid I won't have a picture board like my grandparents.

So, what is your "why?"

Maybe your why is to invest in your health so that you can get on the ground and wrestle around with your grandkids.

Maybe your why is to invest in your health so that you can kick that bad habit.

Maybe your why is to invest in your health to prevent illness (anxiety, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) that may run in your family.

Maybe your why is to invest in your health so that you can just feel better, or maybe you want to be a better role model for your kids or grandkids.

Whatever the case, you need a "why". You need a reason. Because if you don't, you are more likely to give up on it.

Once you find your "why," you NEED to take action. If you don't immediately, you will lose the ambition to do so.

And stop making excuses and inventing reasons as to why you can't invest in your own health. 

So find your "why," and then come try out PiYo or Turbo Kick. Come experience how exciting a Zumba or Cardio Sculpt or Aerobics class can be. Schedule an appointment to get a regular physical or adjustment with Dr. Redenius. Send us an e-mail to get more information on Juice Plus (lakecity24hourfitness@gmail.com). Whatever you do, act now---before you lose sight of your "why."

Make yourself a priority-- for yourself and for your "why."

Just like last week, we will be giving away a FREE prize this week! All you need to do is “Like” the Redenius Chiropractic official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/redeniuschiropractic/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel) and SHARE this blog post to your own page by Thursday, July 14, 2016. The giveaway is open to USA residents only.  This week, we will be giving away a couple movie tickets to the Capri Theatre in Lake City! Everyone loves a movie, right!?

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius