We are humans. We are social beings. We need one another; we weren't meant to do life alone...and this includes your health. Even the most elite athlete needs a supportive team to do what she/he does. Living a healthy lifestyle is no different. While we may not have an entire team behind us, almost all of us can reach out to at least one other person for some support.
Changing your lifestyle can be challenging, especially if it has been a sedentary and unhealthy one. If you can find someone to actually meet with you and exercise (etc.) on a regular basis, you'll be a lot less likely to skip out on a workout when you know someone is waiting on you! If your schedule doesn't coincide well with another person's, at least having someone to check in with you and ask you about your eating habits/exercise, is extremely beneficial also. The key is, to find some kind of accountability.
My buddy? My husband. I'm super duper blessed to have a husband that is active and cares about his health. We don't actually run together, but he makes out running schedules for us and we stick to it together. We talk about how lousy or how great we felt on a run. We keep each other motivated and encourage one another when we're feeling lazy. He's my buddy, and I couldn't do what I do without him.
Can't think of anyone to be your buddy? Well, until you find one, I'd be happy to fill in! I may not be ideal, but at least you can have some form of encouragement every single day.
Don't stop caring. Your health is important, and it's worth the effort you put into it. Keep up the good work!
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