Day 1: Welcome to the Lifestyle Junkie blog!

It's easy to forget to take time for yourself. Everyone is busy and there is usually something more important to do than make time for exercise (instead of sitting down working), eating right (processed foods are faster), and proper sleep (many people try to defy the rule that we should sleep for a third of our lives). But as the old adage goes, "those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness" (Edward Stanley).

 

Many people roll their eyes when they hear quotes like this. It's something we all realize to some extent, yet few people can take this knowledge and be proactive towards a healthier lifestyle. A big contributor to this common habit is that there is not easy and quick fix for a healthy lifestyle. For most people, doing right by your body is a time consuming habit and it is far more difficult than living however feels right. Technology is at everyone's finger tips, and it's easier to buy something online and have it shipped from across the world than it is to go to your local store. The idea of planning and carrying out proper exercise and diet is not an overwhelmingly inviting task. Infomercials  promise major results for customers; with the purchase of a machine, users can hold a light weight while it "excercises" for them (the Shake Weight, seen below). This fits with the way people shop for the other items in their lives: one stop shopping. With the use of credit card, all the hard work is done for the customer.

In reality, however, as far as technology has taken the world, a truly healthy and well rounded lifestyle still can't be bought. A healthy lifestyle is not available for purchase at three in the morning with a quick phone call. After millions of dollars have been spent on promoting the latest and greatest exercise tools, the most succesful way to ensure a healthy life remains diet and exercise.

Stay tuned to this blog to learn some tips and tricks for leading a healthier life- and a happier one. Connect with others by posting comments on this blog and watch for new communication opportunities!