Matt Molnar, Guest columnist Published 2:31 p.m. ET Oct. 21, 2019

Matt Molnar, owner and trainer at Atlas Gym on Gaines Street.(Photo: Joe Rondone/Democrat)

It is a fact of life that you cannot maximize your health and wellness without including fitness into your life. While you can lose weight without exercise, the challenge is much easier when you choose to be fit.

Additionally, the statistics have shown consistently that maintaining weight loss is almost impossible without the mental and physical benefits of exercise.

Life is a commitment. Theres a difference between interest and commitment. When youre interested in doing something you do it when its convenient. When youre committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.

Yes, weight loss success stories dont necessarily require running a marathon. However, exercise at a moderate intensity level must become a part of your daily routine, making it critical to the new you. Initially it seems like a chore, but with persistence, eventually fitness will be a part of your lifeas routine as brushing your teeth.

My definition of discipline is thisDoing what you need to do, when you need to do it, whether you want to or not. It takes some of us longer than others to figure that out, but BAM, when we do, wefind out that discipline can be the bridge between our fitness goals and fitness success. Better to choose the pain in discipline than the pain of regret.

Neglecting to exercise may shorten your life and will definitely affect the quality of your life in later years. If you can have fun when you workout it wont feel like work! Just like one meal wont make you unhealthy, one workout wont make you healthy. Maybe see what happens when you dont give up.

Find the workout thats fun for you. Dont act like a lazy bump on a log; create the vitality and energy you deserve in life. Respect the training, honor the commitment, and cherish the results.

If you think working out is hard, just wait until life hits you. Then you will realize that working out is nothing compared to lifting yourself back up. A healthy lifestyle not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude, and your mood. Each new day is a new opportunity to improve yourself. Take it! And make the most of it.

Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place. Whether it's taking a walk, jogging around the neighborhood, bringing a friend to the gym....just do it, as the famous slogan says!

The discipline you learn from getting fit is discipline you take everywhere. The strength you get from physical fitness is strength you carry everywhere. When you improve your fitness, you improve your life.

Vince Lombardi said most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but, because of lack of commitment. We tend to look at the negative side of what we cant do I cant lift that heavy weight.I cant run on a treadmillI cant push that sledI cantI cant!! Look on the positive side of what you can do.

Dont say I cant. Say I presently struggle with... Show up and the rest will fall into place. If you want a healthier tomorrow, make good choices today.

Matt Molnar is the owner of Atlas Fit at 603 W. Gaines St. Visit atlasfit.co.

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