| It is just as easy to have healthy habits as it is to have | | | | least you have started on the path. You plan will |
| bad habits. They are opposing sides of the same | | | | change and that is ok. Remember to be disciplined and |
| choice, like yes and no. Follow these simple steps and | | | | dedicated to your plan. A plan is worthless unless you |
| you will be forever thankful to yourself and an | | | | act upon it. More often than not the plan is just a way |
| inspiration to others. | | | | to efficiently manage your time. |
| 1. DECIDE - Decide that it is time to start. Do not wait | | | | 4. BE DISCIPLINED - Healthy habits are never an |
| for New Years resolutions, your cold to clear or some | | | | option when you are disciplined. It is ok to schedule |
| other excuse that is the bane of starting. Today is the | | | | some down time or a wild nights feast but do not let it |
| only day you can decide because the past is past and | | | | be a habit. Be flexible but never falter. You family and |
| the future is unknown. Make a mantra and repeat it | | | | friends will understand that if you cannot take care of |
| every time you look in the mirror. Over time you will | | | | yourself then how can you care for them. |
| become what you say. | | | | 5. CELEBRATE - Plan your comfort foods in |
| 2. TAKE ACTION NOW - Start small but think big. Just | | | | moderation. Its the taste you crave not the amount. |
| get on the path and do it now. If your goal is to quit | | | | Thank yourself in six months when that old swim suit |
| smoking, lose weight, be positive or start exercising | | | | no longer fits or you need to replace your wardrobe. It |
| then take your first step now. Throw away your | | | | has been said that healthy people are happier people |
| cigarettes, skip deserts, tell yourself that you can or | | | | who have more active libidos and enjoy life more. I for |
| turn off the TV and go for a walk. It is a start. | | | | one could not agree more |
| 3. MAKE A PLAN - This may be trial and error but at | | | | Be well. I know you can do it! |