For many years, my grandfather in Australia was not always enthusiastic about working out or doing some cardio to keep himself fit. My father and I tried ways to inspire him but it didn't work. He was always happy about his shape but deep down, I think he knew he had to do something to get back in shape. Then several months ago, something happened that up to this day, still amazes me.
My grandfather bought a phone that my dad asked to buy for him because the phone was not available in the Philippines. He told my dad he would send it in a few days because he needed to gather money for packaging fees. While waiting for the day, my grandfather used the phone for a while. He discovered a pedometer while he was using the phone. He was curious about it and decided to test it out. He walked around all day and when he looked at the pedometer, he was amazed at the distance he walked. He couldn't believe it himself; he walked a distance not many people his age could walk. It gave him a boost of confidence. So the next day, he tried it out again and went beyond the distance he walked the previous day. This went on for days and eventually, walking became his daily routine.
My dad and I thought my grandfather would stop when he sent the phone, but no, he kept on going.
He became strong in every walk he did. It wasn't just walking that improved; his diet, his sleeping and his overall health had improved. It was amazing to see how purchasing a phone and trying out the pedometer would lead my grandfather to attain the goal of being fit. I was impressed by my grandfather's determination for fitness. He showed me that even an old man like himself can still have a chance in becoming fit.
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