I was healthier when. . .

Have you ever said this statement to yourself before?  I have and after a lot of thought, I’m able to finish the sentence. 

I was healthier when I worked closer to home.

It doesn’t sound like the most profound statement, but it’s true.  I’ve noticed over the past few years that the distance I have to travel to work takes a toll on me.  It takes a toll on a lot of things in my life, but especially my weight.  When I worked closer to home, I had more time in the day to prep meals, fit in a good workout and still have time to spend with my family.  All three of these factors can help your weight stay where you want it to be. 

What did I do about it? 

It took me a few years, but I finally decided to make a change.  I’ve decided to move things around and find opportunities closer to home.  This change might sound big, but it was necessary.  I needed to make this change for my family, for my sanity and for my health.  I’m happier for it.  Now, I get to fit my fitness in every morning, I get to prep my meals on Sundays and I get to spend time with my family more.  And the change has been so worth it.

Here’s my challenge to you. Finish this statement:

I was healthier when _______________.

Spend some time thinking about this statement and journal what comes to mind.  For you, it might not be your work that’s affecting your health.  Instead it might be your lack of creativity, it might be that your accountability partner moved away or it might be the fact that you’ve given up.  Once you figure out what it is, make a plan to correct it and get YOU back. 

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