by Is there something about your health and fitness level you would like to change? Are you having difficulty doing it, or are you struggling because you don’t even know where to start, or is the possibility of failure overwhelming? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. So many people realize they need to make a change for a better quality of life, but they do not know how to start or the thought of how much work it will take to achieve a goal overwhelms them.
Everywhere you look there are messages for losing weight and exercising. The actors in the commercials make weight loss and good health look so easy, but what holds so many people back from their fitness goals? Why do some people struggle to lose weight or maintain a consistent workout schedule?
The answer to those questions can vary. Busy lifestyles can leave people exhausted without much extra time for exercise. If someone is overweight or not fit, a major change can seem like an impossible hurdle. People also have different perceptions of a healthy lifestyle, and others do not want to give up their habits to be healthier.
The first step to improving your health is to realize why you should do it. My reason is I want to live as long as possible and be the best version of myself I can be. I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren that I want to see prosper in life. I want to have a great quality of life and to do that I have to take care of myself. Sometimes being healthy is more about your loved ones than it’s about you.
Your health affects everything you do including how well you sleep, your mood, your productivity, and your general quality of life. Find your why. You have to be ready to commit to the journey and realize that success will not happen overnight. Break your main goal into smaller steps. If weight loss is your goal, focus on losing ten pounds first instead of thinking about the total number of pounds. If you want to get in shape, start by running/walking a mile and then build from there. When you feel you are ready, go to your health care provider to ask for advice and get the green light to change your lifestyle.
The next ingredient has to be consistency. Whether it is working out or eating healthy, you have to make it part of your daily life. You cannot do it for two weeks on and four weeks off. It needs to be part of your routine.
Now find inspiration and motivation, something you can turn to when you want to quit. I have a magazine photo of a fit woman with boxing gloves. She looks fierce, strong, and powerful. I use that photo to remind myself that I want to be strong. Set some goals that fit you. It could be to walk two miles or fit into a certain size of clothes. Pick something that matters to you.
Here are several websites to help you to improve your health.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/27-health-and-nutrition-tips
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/22-ways-to-get-healthy#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/mayo-clinic-diet/art-20045460
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