The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Your Health (And How to Avoid Them)
Most people don’t plan to get sick. They don’t put “stroke,” “diabetes,” or “back pain so bad I can’t work” on their calendar. But when health breaks down, everything else breaks with it. For many breadwinners, moms, and family leaders, fitness feels like a luxury, something you’ll get to when things settle down. But in reality, your body is the foundation of everything you do: work, parenting, errands, decisions, and stress management. So here’s the question: What’s really more expensive, an hour a week of exercise, or a future of doctor visits, meds, and missed work? The Real Price of "Not Now" Let’s break it down. Skipping fitness today often leads to: 1. Medical Expenses Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, joint pain and anxiety are often rooted in a sedentary lifestyle. One ER trip can cost ₱20,000 to ₱60,000+. Maintenance meds may cost you another ₱3,000–₱8,000/month. 2. Lost Work & Income Sick days, burnout, injuries, reduced energy mean fewer work hours, slower b...