When I was in my AP Microeconomics class this morning, we were talking about the basics of economics, and it reminded me of my fitness journey. Mainly that there’s always a tradeoff. There is no such thing as “free.” Something can be “zero price,” as in not worth money, but it can’t be “zero cost.” EVERYTHING has a cost. Often, that cost is just “time”. We have to give up a certain amount of our time in order to get what we want. But I’ve talked so much about setting priorities recently that I’m not going to do it again. Instead, I’m going to talk about a different tradeoff: future investment vs immediate gratification.
I’m not going to pretend that I enjoy working out or eating healthy. Sure, sometimes I find working out fun or I feel like eating clean foods. But honestly, most of the time it sucks. I put myself through it because I’m interested in the long term. By investing my time and energy now, I’m creating a happier, healthier, and probably longer future for myself. I’m willing to give up afternoon TV time for a difficult workout and a delicious pizza for chicken breast and broccoli. But that’s the tradeoff, and to me, it's worth it. You can choose to invest in your future, live entirely in the now, or do something in the middle. That’s up to you, but one thing to remember is that there is ALWAYS a cost. Nothing comes for free, so set your goals and figure out what you’re willing to do in order to get there. Then, you WILL be successful! -Hannah :)
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AuthorMy name is Hannah Lehrfeld and I am a high school student with a strong passion for fitness. Archives
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