I was a dancer for fifteen years. I would be dancing at least three times a week equaling to five hours at most. After I finished dancing my senior year of high school, I was not that active; I should've been though! When I finished up my first year of college, I signed up for a gym membership in my town and thus began my improvement to be a healthier person.

Going to the gym, whether it is for a class or just a regular workout, helps raise my energy levels to the point where I'm my own version of the energizer bunny. I also feel amazing after a great workout. Sometimes I just don't feel like going, and if I don't go to the gym for a day or two (I try to give myself two resting days), that's okay. I deserve to just rest.

My goal is to get to the gym at least four times a week, but I tend to make it five because why not?. I try to do two days of arms and legs, and two days of abs, and then Zumba on Saturday mornings. On the news a month or two ago, the broadcasters mentioned that there was a study that proved going to the gym and working out made you live longer. I believe that to be true because when you being active and using muscles, you will start living a healthy lifestyle. If people aren't active, it can lead them to getting bad cholesterol or other types of diseases, and to me, that isn't worth it.

Furthermore, in order to be healthy, you need to eat right too. You need more fruits and vegetables than chips and cookies. It is vital to keep a balance between nutritious foods and "cheat" foods. Eating healthy should occur everyday, but having a cheat day where you eat your favorite junk food is alright too. I eat very healthy, I even cut out soda and other sugary drinks. I'm all for eating salads everyday. Fruits and vegetables are part of my everyday diet. During my sophomore year of high school, my history teacher, Mrs. Tobey said, "If you eat healthy, you can eat whatever you want." Ever since that day, I go by that philosophy.

I love being healthy. It makes me feel good and confident. My energy levels are up now, and I feel like I can conquer anything that comes my way. With eating healthy and exercising, you'll feel like a million bucks because you worked so hard to get healthy. Your mind will appreciate it and so will your body.