"If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." - Theodore Roosevelt
Can anyone relate to that quote? I know I sure can.
As humans we have a tendency to get in our own way. It's easier to feel comfortable and complacent instead of getting uncomfortable and growing.
I relate this to several different aspects of life, but tonight I'm going to talk about our physical health.
We only get one body. That's it.
So why not take care of that one body?
In our society today we are constantly being bombarded with fast food ads, junk food, sugary drinks and treats at our finger tips. TV Commercials, website ads, Billboards... junk food, it's EVERYWHERE in America.
You know what else is near all those fast food places? Grocery Stores. Yep. Grocery stores full of produce, lean meats and other clean foods. So that excuse is debunked!
Now I know another big excuse is that it's cheaper to buy fast food and its more convenient.... I hear you, I'm guilty of thinking that before too.
In reality. You will actually SAVE money each month by cutting out fast food and buying whole clean foods and prepare them yourselves. So that excuse is officially debunked too!
We are now in the 9th month of the year, are you feeling frustrated that you haven't reached the goals you made for your physical health at the beginning of the year?
These are the things that will get you the results that you want:
1. Cutting out Processed/Junk Food (This includes soda)
2. Drinking Water - at least 64 oz daily
3. Getting 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week (this is 2 % of your day, we spend more time scrolling FB then that).
4. Consistency: This isn't a quick fix. This is a lifestyle change. You have to show up daily to get the results that you want to get.
5. Accountability - Whether it be your spouse, your friend, your parent, a challenge group... having that daily accountability will help keep you motivated and you will be less likely to quit.
That's it. It really is simple. Anyone can do this. This is a lifestyle change that will give you back your health... More Energy, lower Cholesterol/Blood pressure, clearer skin, better moods, your clothes will fit better, you will want to do more positive things and help others.
So what's stopping you? What's that road block that you keep putting in your own way? I encourage you to take a pen and paper and write it down. Write out your thoughts on why you can't seem to stick with a healthy lifestyle plan. Then read it over, a few times.. Pray about it, maybe talk to someone about it and get their feed back. I know this can be uncomfortable, but if you want to grow and thrive you have to get good and uncomfortable to make that happen.
You can do this. I know you can.
Are you looking for a change, not sure of where to start? Please email me, I would love to talk to you. I'm on this daily journey too.
CoachJennyM@gmail.com
Have a Blessed Day,
Jenny
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