The Healthy Living Blog

Starting a new health and fitness plan is exciting, but sticking to it can be surprisingly tough. There are a few key reasons why making these changes can be so challenging.

Psychological Resistance

Our brains love routine because it’s easy and comfortable. When we try to introduce new habits, it takes a lot of mental effort, and this can be exhausting. This is why it’s so hard to break old habits and form new ones.

Biological Factors

Our bodies are also set in their ways. When we start exercising more, we might feel tired and sore, which can be discouraging. Changing our diet can lead to cravings and feelings of deprivation because our bodies miss the foods we're used to.

Lack of Immediate Results

We live in a world where we expect quick fixes, but fitness and health improvements take time. The slow pace of visible results can be frustrating and make us feel like our efforts aren't paying off.

Social and Environmental Influences

Our surroundings and the people around us have a...

There’s a trait that separates people who reach their goals from those who struggle.

It’s not talent, luck, or genetics (although those things don’t hurt).

This trait does more than just help you reach your health and fitness goals.

It also helps you do better in school, excel in sports and your career, and it also plays a role in being a better parent and/or spouse.

What is it? It’s mental toughness — aka personal responsibility and accountability — and it’s something you can get better at, over time.

FUN FACT: It might mean something different than you think.

It’s NOT about being a drill sergeant who goes on about discipline all the time.

In fact, it’s almost the OPPOSITE of that.

It’s more about being able to stay focused and determined when challenges pop up — and having the resilience and flexibility to overcome obstacles so you can keep moving toward your goals.

It pays off by helping you manage your thoughts, emotions, and actions so that you can keep a positive mindset...