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Small Steps
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Lao-tzu
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I stood there in my bathroom asking myself, " If weight wasn't the focus what would I do just for the health of it? What change would I make to get healthier (and happier)?"
The first thing that jumped to mind was that I could give up a lot of guilt and angst. I would celebrate that I walked 10 minutes instead of thinking of the 40 minutes that I didn't walk today. I would enjoy gardening one week and yoga the next and think it was all good. I would rejoice in my having cut back on sweets and added one more fruit to my day (even if I still ate some cookies and didn't get all 5 of my servings of fruits & veggies). When it comes to health, I'm less judgemental about not being perfect, and so, more willing to try it again tomorrow.
Aren't healthy choices the same choices that will support a healthy weight? You bet. But I think there's a lot more emotional baggage associated with my weight than with my health. So by making choices based on health, I think I'm more likely to make positive changes that I can do for the rest of my life; for body, mind & spirit.
If you weren't worried about the weight,
what small step would you take just for the health of it?
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What small change did you make last week for long term success?
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Could you use more support for your health related goal?
Are you willing to take small steps toward a healthier and happier life?
Join me on Tuesday, August 18 for a group conversation over the phone that will help you identify your next small step toward health. Cost: $0
Come with a goal and leave with a step. If you're interested or have questions email me at shawndra@dhucks.com or call 808.969.3800.
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Health
is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organization
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