FIREFIGHTERS ONLY
This page is us, firefighters. It is no secret that our job is demanding. With the physical and mental stress we are exposed to on a regular basis, our bodies take a toll. Being in shape helps combat that stress. It prevents injuries, breakdown and even increases our stamina, ensuring that those who depend on us most, get the service they deserve.
But, despite all of this, I still must pose the question: why are many of our brothers and sisters dying of such diseases and heart disease and diabetes at an early age? Why are a great majority of firefighters fighting obesity?
Truth is, many don't exercise like they should. And even more don't eat like they should. Everyone knows the stereotypes about firehouse food and the recliner. Well, the reality is that all stereotypes are based on some truth. The cold hard fact is that firehouse life needs a makeover and fast!
What can we do? Well the old saying goes, "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink" and that is true. We can't force anyone to do anything. The more we try, the worse it gets. But what we can do, is set a good example for those around us. To make a committment to work to educate ourselves and enrich our own lives so that others around us can see for themselves that there are other options. That is my goal. As a Beachbody Coach and a Firefighter, I have set my sites on recruiting other like minded individuals to help me slowly begin a network of firefighters committed to helping us save our own, one firefighter at a time.
