This week my Facebook profile was hacked. I do not exist on Facebook in business or personal. So if you are looking for me, hopefully I will be back up and running soon!

In the age of constant connectivity, our online lives can feel as vulnerable as our physical selves.

This week my digital comfort was challenged. This week has turned into a battleground for control. Surprisingly, this distressing experience might share some unexpected parallels with striving towards physical fitness.

Imagine waking up to login to your Facebook account feed and hearing that you are selling clothing and your profile picture replaced with a pixelated version of someone else.

Also noticing your bank account missing funds. This digital nightmare, similar to a virtual identity theft, throws you into a reactive struggle.

Regaining control becomes paramount, demanding password changes, frantic notifications, and damage control.

Just like a pulled muscle screaming for rest and rehab, your hacked Facebook demands immediate attention and quick repair.

The parallels extend beyond the initial shock. Building fitness, like securing your online presence, is a marathon, not a sprint. Both require continuous effort, discipline, and a willingness to adapt.

Just as consistent workouts sculpt a stronger body, careful digital hygiene — from strong passwords to two-factor authentication — builds a more resilient online image.

Both pursuits require sacrifice, whether it’s skipping that extra slice of cassava pie or resisting the urge to click on suspicious links like I did not.

However, the rewards differ. Reclaiming your hacked Facebook offers a sense of restored order, a digital fortress rebuilt.

Fitness, on the other hand, showers you with tons of positive externalities. Increased energy, improved mood, and a stronger, healthier body are just the tip of the iceberg.

Fitness empowers you to take control, while a hack forces you to play catch-up.

Yet, both journeys share an important element: self-reliance.

Whether it’s figuring out complex workout routines or navigating the crazy world of cybersecurity, both require taking ownership of your wellbeing.

Learning how to secure your online accounts equips you with valuable knowledge, just as understanding proper exercise technique empowers you to make informed choices about your body.

Ultimately, comparing a Facebook hack to fitness might seem like an apples-to-oranges situation.

One deals with the untouchable realm of the digital, the other with the tangible reality of our physical selves. But beneath the surface, interesting parallels exist.

Both remind us of our vulnerability, the need for constant vigilance, and the importance of taking proactive steps to safeguard our wellbeing.

So, the next time you face a digital breach, remember – it might just be the push you need to embark on a journey of physical transformation.

After all, a fit body and a secure online presence are both worthy investments in building a more resilient and empowered you.

Secure your online presence and B-Active For Life.

• Betty Doyling is a certified fitness trainer and figure competitor with more than a decade of experience