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Motivating myself to stick to healthy habits.

Helen

I know a lot of the things I need to do for myself and that they work with persistence - drink lots of water, walk 40 mins every day, eat healthy, do stretches, but my problem is motivation.  I put myself on a program but things always seem to go off the rails after a little while, especially if I have a big glass of wine with my dinner!

I am like a kid at times - sneaking chocolates during the day, even though I know it's bad for me!  Sometimes if I get on a good streak I can be quite healthy - but this year is a bit of an annus horribilus for me.

Any tips?  Anyone out there know how to motivate themselves in maintaining healthy habits? 

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  • I feel like you could be describing me Helen. If procrastination and lack of motivation were an Olympic sport, I'm fairly sure I would have a large collection of gold medals. 

    Several months ago I had made my mind up that I was going to get into the habit of going for a daily walk around my local playing field. Has it happened? Nope!

    As for my eating habits, they're horrendous. Give me a multi-pack of crisps and I'd probably devour the lot within a day or so. If there is something I enjoy that is deemed unhealthy, I have no self-control whatsoever.

    So, in response to your question, you have probably already figured out that I have no tips to share. 

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  • I feel like you could be describing me Helen. If procrastination and lack of motivation were an Olympic sport, I'm fairly sure I would have a large collection of gold medals. 

    Several months ago I had made my mind up that I was going to get into the habit of going for a daily walk around my local playing field. Has it happened? Nope!

    As for my eating habits, they're horrendous. Give me a multi-pack of crisps and I'd probably devour the lot within a day or so. If there is something I enjoy that is deemed unhealthy, I have no self-control whatsoever.

    So, in response to your question, you have probably already figured out that I have no tips to share. 

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