Today we live in a world where convenience is everything. We speed to work, we go through the drive thru at McDonalds, and spend our weekend evenings on the couch, instead of at the gym. With a continuous cycle of fast paced routines and little time to slow down, the world today is becoming too much to handle. In many people’s eyes, our lifestyles are actually breaking us down – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Are these unhealthy habits making us sick?
Since the nativity of the automobile, accomplishing tasks faster has clearly become simpler. We not only are able to drive to work, bring our kids to school, and get where we need to be, but it does not waste time. After all, time is our very enemy, thus it allows us to quickly pick up groceries around the corner if need be. No more walking to do errands or worrying about all of the time lost, because that observably would put a strain on our schedule.
While our means of transportation are actually quite convenient, it is actually taking quite a toll on our bodies. When there was no form of automobile transportation, people were forced to either walk or ride a bike. Though it took longer to accomplish tasks, fitness was actually being performed and obesity was not such a large factor. Unfortunately, as our fast paced lifestyles only get worse, there is no room for exercise or healthy habits. By rushing around all day and driving to work and to do errands, our exercise has diminished. Meal times quickly come around and we often find ourselves stopping at the nearest fast food joint, hoping it doesn’t stick to our hips by the time we head home. When we finally have time to take a breath, the last thing on our minds are treadmills and weights. As a result, obesity becomes a larger factor, due to our fast paced lives.
Although transportation is one large factor that influences the way we look, there are other issues. For instance, due to the fact that we are so busy, we do not have enough time to eat healthy and get enough sleep. At some point these unhealthy habits catch up with us, and we are left feeling tired, frustrated, and unwell. Once our bodies start to feel the results of no sleep and junk food every day, our immune system starts to slow down. We then begin to get sick and because of our daily routines, we do not have enough time to recover and continue.
Regrettably, our lifestyles are indeed making us sick. We are not only losing sleep, gaining excessive weight due to fast food restaurants, and feeling run down, but we are mentally drained. While productivity is important and encouraged, too much can actually harm our health. It is important to maintain a balance and realize that rushing through life isn’t always smart. We want to live long enough to enjoy the finer aspects of life, and take a breather every once in a while. If we don’t get out of the car and exercise, our lives are seriously at risk. It is time to turn off the car, walk to work, and bring a salad.
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