How do we do it? We make it a tippy top priority. It's of the utmost of importance to me, to NOT do it - well that would just be insane. Well, never mind insane - it's just not an option not to.
I made the decision to be a health minded person - so I had to BECOME a health minded person. I had to BE a health minded person. All the time. No stopping. Just continuing.
And no, it's not like all this extra time fell into my lap - I had to CARVE IT OUT. I had to MAKE the time for it. Because it's a tippy top priority. It's of the utmost of importance.
It matters that much.
That being said, planning, planning and more planning is what makes it more doable. I've got my meals and snacks planned out ahead of time. I know exactly what's going in my mouth come food time. Makes it much easier to adhere to a healthy lifestyle if you've got it all mapped out. I've got my home loaded with healthy foods, I pack foods with me. I make appointments with myself as to when I will exercise. It's worthy of the time and the effort - because it's just THAT important.
You spoke of the change throwing you for a loop, well first there's the planning that I spoke of, but then you have to face facts, accept and acknowledge that there WILL BE a transition period. And it will feel odd, awkward and even uncomfortable - initially - as you develop new healthy habits. But eventually, if you allow it to take hold, than it DOES become easier and yes - enjoyable. But you've got to work past that discomfort stage. You can't keep giving in. Than you have to start all over again.
Make this a priority. Make a plan. Stick to it like glue. Don't make it an option not to. Ride out the discomfort stage. Push yourself. Stretch. REach. Strive. Learn. Prosper. Grow. AMAZE YOURSELF.
And happy birthday. May the year ahead be your very best one yet.