Let’s Get Personal.

Can a marathon runner and a couch potato fall in love and live happily ever after?

Can a person who loves to cook be with someone who hates to eat new foods?

Can a salad lover be with a vegetable hater? 

Maybe. With a few tweaks.

We live in a world with so much choice.  How we spend our time, what we spend our money on, and who we choose to surround ourselves with. Not to mention the particulars in each in regards to food, hobbies, workplace, and so on.  Oh. My. Goodness.

Let’s focus on stuff that we can actually do something about.  Stop the arbitrary “should-ing” yourself. Focus on a thing that you can do to address the thing you keep thinking that you “should” change, especially if someone you like being around is choosing something very different than you. Compromise with well-being benefits for you, and something in common with somebody you like to be around? Sounds pretty great to me.

About half of all adults are dealing with at least one chronic health condition.

When you are scooting your shopping cart around the store, you have the power to pick something that can potentially help your health.  How. Cool. Is. That.

Here are four common things that are perceived barriers to making improved food and activity choices. And some options for each of those things for you to try. What have you got to lose? (Don’t forget to talk with your doctor if you are just beginning to make changes to your lifestyle).

If you currently do this	Try one of these
Sitting and watching tv and/or staring at social media	Sit on a stationary bike at the same time March/walk in place Fold laundry while watching TV Set alarm on phone to contain screen time
Your “go to” beverage is high calorie	Buy smaller sizes, use a smaller glass Every other drink you choose is water Mix it with water or seltzer Add more ice cubes
You don’t like to sweat	Walk in air conditioning Take the stairs one flight up and always down Wear layers so you can adjust for comfort Add in stretching and focus on your core Aim for ten minutes of activity at a time
You love to eat party foods	Work in at least one fruit and vegetable daily Portion out your less healthful choices Use a smaller plate/bowl Find one food that you find fun to eat that’s better (like popcorn – it’s a whole grain!)

You don’t have to stop liking what you like or doing what you do. Just make some little adjustments and you can be on your way to a new routine that still feels like you.