Health for life

Now... most of us understand this circle. We understand that it gets OLD carrying the load, and we get burnout. We stop... we go through the motions. Often, we even get eating disorders, etc. 

So we crusade long and hard for our folks, because, we dont want people to think we gave ourselves complications, when they happen. No one consciously says "Im going to chug donuts! I want retinopathy!" -- Burnout IS a part of chronic illness. It is NOT a character flaw. It is not simply "people not doing their part," or not taking responsibility. It is simply... people being TIRED from taking on so much responsibility. 

By contrast, we may have well been doing our part, and were just genetically predisposed to complications... But the world outside of us does not understand "genetically predisposed." The media doesnt tell ANYONE about "genetically predisposed" -- only about you can prevent and avoid complications, if you just take care of yourself. Why? Because the media is not interested in shades of gray -- the media has a job, and that job is to gain viewership, and ratings. The only way you get viewership, readership, and ratings... is by generating controversy... And the only way you get controversy is by getting folks to think in the inflexible lanes of black and white. And when you scare people about the rising cost of diabetes (uncontrolled diabetes, mind you), and then show them articles about "My aunt Bonnie, who didnt take care of her diabetes, and was irresponsible, etc, etc..." people get MAD. Angry. Unsupportive. Unsympathetic. 

Does that make sense? Im sure it does. 

Now, imagine a non-diabetic person... living their life as usual. They want to be normal, and keep living, just like anyone else... and as usual. They have the same family members, coworkers, and friends pressuring them to "just live a little." 

They go to their doctor, and hear:  

1. It can make you happy: 
Regular exercise may be one of the keys to happiness, It stimulates brain chemical dopamine which induce relaxation and happiness. Dopamine is neurotransmitter that’s necessary for feelings of pleasure and happiness. And the bad thing about it is that, the amount ot this chemical decrease as you age. Scientists believe that nothing is better than exercising to increase your brain’s dopamine production. 

2) Distress with exercise: 
So next time you feel stressed, blow of the steam with exercise and feel healthy happy and relaxed. Exercise essentially burns away the chemicals like cortisol and norepinephrine that cause stress. At the same time, vigorous exercise releases endorphins into the system. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel good chemicals, and when they are released through exercise, your mood is boosted naturally.
Whatever type of exercise you choose to do, youll burn calories and improve your chances to lose weight and keep it off. Strength training increases muscle mass, which raises metabolism and your body uses more of the calories you take in because your resting metabolic rate increases. This leads reduces your body fat and makes it easier to control your weight. It is recommended to exercise 3-4 times per week and include bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc., and the heart as running, walking, swimming or boxing.