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Kara
Team Rider
Riding The Tour in Las Vegas to Phoenix
Riding out of Denver, CO
Motivation for joining The Tour The only way to lead is by example.
Reasons for adopting an active lifestyle I have seen people die of lifestyle related diseases so I am looking forward to the challenge of inspiring others to change. I remember hearing things growing up such as– "I don't want to live to be 100 years old! I want to enjoy my life right now, and I enjoy smoking/eating fast food/etc" But what we have seen is that the body can still function somewhat when we don't take care of it, and doctors can give you a pill to fix your ailments, but the quality of life after years of abuse is depressing. I don't want to have to take ten different pills to make it through the day because I chose bad habits over my own health. So I have made a commitment to myself that the quality of life and the quality of my body is more important than the instant gratification of a fast food hamburger, a cigarette, or laying on the couch all day.
Why a healthy lifestyle is important Because it feels good, and because I have a daughter who deserves for me to be healthy and for whom I want to be healthy and active for.
One piece of advice to help others live a healthier life Make being healthy a priority and place a high value on the quality of your mind and body. Your body takes care of you, so take care of your body. Don't take your body for granted!