Quality Of Life

Spring is coming soon. We are getting more daylight and down in Florida Spring Training has begun. Sure signs that Spring is around the corner.

In this article I’d like to address our Quality of Life.

Recently I was out at the Dog Park with my two dogs when I overheard three people talking. During their conversation they realized that they had all experienced knee surgery – and that the reason they had problems with their knees was because of their weight. I would guess their ages were between the mid-30’s to mid 50’s. As they were telling their “war stories” of rehab and medication, they seemed to try to outdo one other on their medications ranging from hypertension, diabetes and medications for post-rehab, as if they were proud of the number of medications they were taking.

Sadly, not one addressed the issue of their excess weight – weight that is only putting additional stress on their hips, knees and internal organs.

On the other side of the spectrum, a week later at the same park I met a gentleman who was by himself with his dog and he noticed my car with the FT logo. I explained to him what we do to help people live a healthier lifestyle. He told me that he and his wife work out 5 times per week, and love walking the trails inside the park. Based on the year he graduated College he must be about 61 or 62 years old, but he looked a lot younger.

Now, looking back to those three individuals who had knee surgery, they might be younger than the ages I think they are, but due to inactivity and the lack of a healthy lifestyle they look older.

Bottom line – Regular Exercise and Better Nutrition will slow down the aging process – not those creams you see on television.

So you are the Captain of your Body; what direction will you steer your body – towards an active or sedentary lifestyle?

It’s your call.