Health is a Practice. Everyday.

Health is not about fitting into your 'skinny jeans'….or whatever jeans are in style these days

...or drinking 8 glasses of water a day.

 ...or even meditating a few times a week.

 It goes much deeper than that.

 For sure it won't be found on a diet.

And it's certainly not completed at the end of 30 days.

Healthy is not an 'end goal' to reach. It's fluid, changing from day to day, even hour to hour.

 It's a consistent commitment.

 A constant coming back to yourself, over and over again.

Healthy might look like....

*Getting on board with whatever image is staring back when you look in the mirror.

*Challenging yourself to try new things and step out of your comfort zone; growth requires discomfort.

*Eating foods that YOU want to - not according to someone else's rules for what you 'should do.' Figuring how to eat balanced meals that actually satisfy you.

*Taking time for yourself and making time for others in a way that feels right for your lifestyle.

*Recognizing inspiration and having the courage to act on it.

*Listening to your body and trusting the messages you receive from it.

*Getting support when you need it and not feeling ashamed or disappointed for it.

Give yourself the gift of understanding what 'healthy' means and looks like in your life.

Your life today, not when you weighed 20 lbs less, when you were 10 years younger or before you had children.

Your life right now. Exactly as it is. If losing weight has ever been your goal…why? How do you want to feel? What is losing weight going to bring to your life that is positive?

Once you know how 'healthy' shows up in your real life, you can more accurately assess how your daily thoughts and habits are affecting you - positively and negatively.

Remember, it's what we do consistently - not once in a while - that shapes our lives.

*Assignment* JOURNAL PROMPT! 

Use a piece of paper or your notes app!

What does 'healthy' look and feel like in your daily life?

Get as specific as you can! Think: movement, food, sleep, work/life balance, time with friends and family, self-care etc….Is anything missing?

Perhaps think back on a time when you felt especially healthy - what adjectives would you use to describe the feeling - vibrant, energetic, clear-headed etc…

What is one thing you would like to change starting tomorrow?