Is it necessary or an accessory?

I can't take credit for this blog title. That credit goes to Fr. Mike Schmitz & it's the title of his homily today.

In a nutshell: Is our faith necessary or an accessory? 

Is praying, the mass, the eucharist necessary? Or is it just an accessory?

Because my faith & fitness are so intertwined, I was inspired to ask the same question to you.

Is fitness necessary or is it an accessory?!

I'm going to argue that it IS necessary (and I'm not just saying that because of my business..)

God created our bodies to MOVE. Just like our faith life, we are not meant to be stagnant. 

We are meant to grow stronger, both physically and spiritually. 

I want you to stop & think for a moment of the positive ripple effect that daily movement has on your body.

Moving your body ➡️ More energy/confidence in yourself ➡️ Better choices regarding what you put in your body/mind ➡️ Better parents/spouses/co-workers... whatever hats we wear. The effects are endless.

This is very vague as the ripple effect will obviously look different for everyone, but you get the idea. 

So, I'll ask you again: For you... is fitness necessary? Or just an accessory?

Happy Easter Friends!