Trying to get people out of that self destructive cycle is really hard. Once you get into shape once you remember how good you felt while you were in shape and can get back to it if you fall off the wagon. But if you get yourself into that slow slide into physical breakdown while never experiencing what it's like to be fit then it's a pr…
Trying to get people out of that self destructive cycle is really hard. Once you get into shape once you remember how good you felt while you were in shape and can get back to it if you fall off the wagon. But if you get yourself into that slow slide into physical breakdown while never experiencing what it's like to be fit then it's a problem.
When my second daughter was born I took quite a few months off training. I went from running ultras to being unable to finish a 5K without stopping. Many people are at that "unable to run a 5K point," but they don't have that, "I need to get back into shape," mindset.
Yes, though they also raised very valid points--being healthy and having healthy habits, and good access to healthy things these days is very correlated with income, where you live, and a certain degree of privilege, especially in a world full of pollution, inequality, etc. unfortunately. But yes, I'm right there with you, on a personal level. I'm constantly amazed by how much older people around my age look than me.
I get that it is harder for some people. But ultimately with this the decision to form healthy habits needs to come from within. There are many people that have every opportunity possible given to them on a silver platter and they still squander it. Which is a shame.
Trying to get people out of that self destructive cycle is really hard. Once you get into shape once you remember how good you felt while you were in shape and can get back to it if you fall off the wagon. But if you get yourself into that slow slide into physical breakdown while never experiencing what it's like to be fit then it's a problem.
When my second daughter was born I took quite a few months off training. I went from running ultras to being unable to finish a 5K without stopping. Many people are at that "unable to run a 5K point," but they don't have that, "I need to get back into shape," mindset.
That problem is a tough nut to crack.
Yes, though they also raised very valid points--being healthy and having healthy habits, and good access to healthy things these days is very correlated with income, where you live, and a certain degree of privilege, especially in a world full of pollution, inequality, etc. unfortunately. But yes, I'm right there with you, on a personal level. I'm constantly amazed by how much older people around my age look than me.
I get that it is harder for some people. But ultimately with this the decision to form healthy habits needs to come from within. There are many people that have every opportunity possible given to them on a silver platter and they still squander it. Which is a shame.