There Is No Finish Line: Healthy Tips for Daily Living

Many people begin the year with lofty goals and aspirations. A large percentage are health related:Get fit and stay healthy; Lose weight; Exercise more. �All of these are excellent goals, but how many people actually stay the course?Most lose momentum quickly, especially if they don't experience quick success. (Who hasn't wanted to �lose 10 pounds in one week?)�Other people place their focus solely on the finish line and cannot wait to just be done � especially in the pursuit of health. �We can't wait to finish the diet and go back to "regular" eating or finish the exercise regime and go back to lying on the couch.Here's the thing: �There is no finish line. �Health, true health � both inside and out � is a part of daily life. �In fact, I'd argue that every decision you make affects your health.Think about that for a moment:�What if every decision you made today impacted your health?There are the obvious health decisions we make, such as what to eat or how to exercise. �But there's more to it:Where do you work? How many hours of sleep do you get? �What kind of shoes do you wear? �Do you sit all day? How much do you move? Do you travel for work? �How long is your commute? �Do you like your co-workers? How often do you vacation? �How much TV do you watch? �Do you spend time outdoors? How do you relieve stress? Do you belly breathe? What are you thinking right now?You make decisions every day � many of them a repeat of the day before.With each choice, are you moving toward your optimal health or further away?Are you simply looking for a quick fix � a finish line to cross and be done, or are you looking for a life style?Sometimes, eating that cookie is healthier than the alternative. �Or skipping the gym, opting for a much needed nap, would do wonders for your psyche.Tiny steps, each day, toward health.Know this: You are the master of your health and wellbeing, and there is no finish line.Every day you get to decide.So, what are you choosing today?