The Meaning of Fitness & Vitality: A short trip to the Morning Cafe & IKEA

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Hi guys,

Your friend Gary here. 

I'm happy to share with you a short trip we had today to a famous morning café & IKEA, and what it means to me about Fitness and Vitality.


The Meaning of Fitness & Vitality: A short trip to the Morning Café & IKEA


To me, going to the gym for fitness, in and of itself, isn't meant to be the final goal.

Fitness leads to vitality in life, for me to love and serve my family, my friends, and my loved ones.

All the diligent squats, painful leg presses, grunts through the pull-ups, struggles in lifting weights, etc. become an essential Investment...

An investment in my vitality.

Jumping out of bed early in the morning of 02.09.23 out of excitement, and drive 76km (47miles) to a famous Morning Cafe: Jerai Nanyang (早点有你【咖啡铺】)

To me, that's vitality.

Vitality means being there with your family.

Vitality means enjoying spontaneous levities at the moment together.

     

Vitality means appreciating famous food heartily, on "rare cheat days". :D

Vitality means fellowship with your friends.

Vitality means taking a spontaneous selfie with a good friend, who so happens to be one of the owners of the Morning Café.

Next we proceed South towards IKEA, Batu Kawan, Penang.

We nearly took a wrong left turn, which if we're not alert, would disastrously lead us across the straits back to the Penang Island. 

Vitality means Alertness.

Vitality means spending hours in Ikea without much fatigue.


And after a long day, vitality means driving across the straits going back home, while enjoying the view.

Lastly, vitality means looking forward to my next gym fitness session - investing MORE in my vitality!

No pain means no gain, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalm 126:5-6)

See you in my next post!

Gary

Stay tuned for more fitness wisdom on my Blog and Facebook, where I'll keep you informed and inspired on your journey to staying fit and strong over 40.

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