Composition I
Personal Narrative
Date
A Life-Changing Moment There comes a time when a single moment of brilliance alters one’s life in the most fundamental way. I had been grappling with the idea but kept on postponing the ultimate decision. I always had excuses for procrastinating, and they always seemed to be right. In my opinion, the classwork was intensive, which left me little time for recreation. Besides, I argued I did not have sufficient funds to enroll in any meaningful program. However, I finally decided to take my health with the seriousness it deserved and joined a health and fitness club. Arguably, the decision to take physical fitness as my hobby was a life-changing moment because the benefits have been tremendous. Mostly, …show more content…
Prior to the training program, I used to suffer from high levels of stress, which effectively prevented me from meeting my obligations adequately. In addition, I was in grave danger of becoming overweight and suffering from the consequences. For instance, I understand that obesity is one of the leading causes of heart diseases. Similarly, other common complications associated with being overweight are depression, diabetes, arthritis, among others. As a result, my decision to become a health and fitness enthusiast was appropriate, as it has enabled to keep these complications …show more content…
I no longer feel grumpy and moody as I used to do. On the contrary, exercise has lifted my spirits and improved my self-esteem. I can walk around feeling proud of who I am. The benefits transcend the individual because my colleagues confide in me that I have become a better person for company because of my radiance. It makes me happy to know that I have become a positive influence on my friends and that they look up to me for inspiration. In essence, it boosts my confidence, which ultimately translates to a positive outlook on life. The fact that I am active most of the time has also enabled me to think positively about life. I am more confident of the future than I was before I commenced my daily exercises. In the same vein, I have come to appreciate the importance of sticking to regimes. In essence, the fitness programs follow a predetermined program that requires one to follow instructions carefully. As a result, I have begun to witness incredible concentration levels and cognitive