You just don't do it. Really, you already know if you aren't eating the way you should. You already know if you need to plug in a few days of exercise per week. You are smart and understand what it takes to be a healthy individual. So why is it so hard to consistently take care of yourself? Why is it so hard to make small changes and keep them consistent?
This is what I think...
1) We are so distracted and pulled into different directions that there is too much going on to hold focus.
2) We put ourselves last (caregivers, this one is for you especially!).
3) We get lazy and fall into old patterns and habits.
4) When we are busy, it's easy to do what is easy. It's also easy to just do nothing.
5) We're tired from running around in circles every day.
6) We get stuck in a rut and don't know what else to try.
7) We're afraid to make changes and get results (Yes, some people are afraid to get fit....it's out of their comfort zone)
I suppose I could go on....
But, let's look at activating what you already know. A simple first step-- next time you eat, look at what is in front of you. If it has no nutritional value, don't put it in your mouth. I'm just reminding you, because you already know this.
Make an appointment with yourself to move your body purposefully. 30 minutes of walking, a fitness class, some stretching-- whatever. Stop sitting all day. You already know this, so this is just a pep talk.
Get from "I already know what to do.....to.....I'm DOING this." That's the hard part. Cross over that line. If you need someone to hold you accountable, you know where I am.
