The road to wellness may not always be an easy one, but then again, the “easy road” never leads to anywhere worthwhile anyway. Look at the triumphant few, that have conquered such feats as Mt. Everest!! Ask them how the road to victory was for them, and I bet they’ll tell you it was the hardest, but most rewarding thing they have ever done!! The road to wellness may not be the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do in your life, but then again, maybe it will be; either way, that road will require true discipline.
There are many things that can get in your way along the road; the biggest obstacle for most, is themselves!! If you find yourself sabotaging your own success, seek support from like-minded people. Find a work-out “buddy” or a trainer who can keep you motivated and on the right track! Find people who live the lifestyle you want to live! Sometimes the road to wellness means cutting ties with people who keep creating detours or road blocks! Cutting such ties-sometimes with friends or family-can be one of the hardest things to do (I know…I’ve had to do it myself), but isn’t your well-being worth it? And it doesn’t have to be forever; sometimes those people see their faults and change…sometimes they see your success and *want* to change…and there will come a time when you are strong enough, that you can be around those people and not be “misguided”.
Know that the road to wellness is not a short one; you don’t get to your destination (e.g. goal weight, etc) and get off or turn back. The road is long and never-ending, and includes many components. Wellness is not merely your diet; it is the food you eat, the thoughts you think, the company you keep, your environment and so much more.
Find your passion and embrace it…be good to others…be good to yourself…be good to your environment…be well!!!
Health and Happiness!!
-Lori
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