No More Excuses: The Wake-Up Call Your Body Won’t Wait For

At Think American News, we believe in celebrating the power of personal responsibility and the simple but often-forgotten truth that our greatest freedoms start with our choices. This week, Rosemary Bonner delivers a powerful message in her column that speaks directly to one of the most important and overlooked responsibilities we have—our health. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to take care of yourself, this is your sign to stop waiting. Her message is timely, urgent, and rooted in real-life experience.

Stop Waiting for a Wake-Up Call: Why You Must Prioritize Your Health Now  

As the CEO of RB Coaching, I’ve worked with countless women, men and families who waited  until something tragic happened to finally take their health seriously. Maybe it was a terrifying  doctor’s report. Maybe it was a loved one rushed to the hospital for something that could have  been prevented. Or maybe it was that moment when walking up a flight of stairs left them  breathless. Whatever the catalyst, it often comes with one shared emotion: regret.  

Regret for not starting sooner. Regret for ignoring the signs. Regret for putting themselves last  for so long.  

But here’s the truth I need you to hear: You don’t have to wait for tragedy to strike before you  take control of your health. You don’t need a diagnosis to justify change. You don’t need to hit  rock bottom to earn a fresh start. The time to start is now—because tomorrow isn’t promised,  and every day you delay, you drift further from the vitality and confidence you deserve.  

Waiting until your body breaks down is like waiting to put oil in your car until the engine fails.  You wouldn’t do that. So why treat your body any differently?  

We live in a culture that glorifies being “busy,” and for women—especially moms—we’re  conditioned to care for everyone else first. We tell ourselves we’ll start next week, after vacation,  after the kids go back to school, or when things slow down at work. But the truth is, life doesn’t  slow down. And our bodies? They don’t wait.  

When you finally go to the doctor and hear that your cholesterol is high, or that you’re pre diabetic, or that your blood pressure is climbing, it can feel like a punch to the gut. Suddenly,  everything becomes urgent. But imagine the power of being proactive instead of reactive.  Imagine preventing the diagnosis before it ever becomes a reality.  

I’ve seen clients walk into my program scared out of their minds because their partner just had a  heart scare—or worse, didn’t survive one. I’ve worked with women who came to me because  their young kids asked why they can’t run and play like the other moms. These moments are  painful, but they don’t have to be your story. 

You can choose to take action now. You can decide that enough is enough—that your health  matters as much as your responsibilities. That you’re worthy of energy, strength, and peace of  mind.  

At RB Coaching, we believe in transforming lives before the crisis. We use fitness as the  foundation to rebuild confidence, discipline, and overall well-being. We don’t believe in quick  fixes—we believe in sustainable change that honors your body and your future.  

Let this be your moment—not the hospital bed, not the lab results, not the obituary of someone  you love. Let this be the day you choose strength, before life forces your hand.  

Your health can no longer be optional.  

It’s urgent.  

And it’s on you to start—not tomorrow. Now.  

Ready to transform your life completely?

Follow Rosemary on Instagram for daily fitness tips and motivation!

At Think American, we’re all about progress over perfection—because the American spirit is rooted in resilience, routine, and rising to the challenge. Coach Rosemary’s message is clear: you don’t need fancy equipment or a complicated fitness plan. You just need to start. Lace up your shoes, step outside, and put one foot in front of the other. The road to better health, more energy, and mental clarity might just begin with a daily walk.

For more inspiration and actionable tips, follow @rosemarybonner_ on Instagram—and keep showing up for yourself. Because strong citizens build a strong America.