How Bad Do You Want It?

You know it's there...

That nagging in the back of your mind...

It never goes away...

At times it's louder than others. Like when you see somone jogging at the side of the road. Or when you go out to eat and are about to put 1,000 calories into your mouth.

That consistent urge to WANT to be healthier, to WANT to look good, to WANT to feel good. But then you continue on the road you have chosen. The road to UN-health.

So tell me this: How badly do you REALLY want it?? Is there a price you could put on it?

Some people go and have surgery which costs a phenomenal amount of money and pain... and usually they have to change their diet ANYWAY.

I'm just wondering, what would you pay to have the health you always wanted?

Obviously, I'm not just talking money. I'm talking time, sweat... EFFORT.

Anything worth having takes effort. Don't fool yourself into thinking it doesn't.

What kind of sense would it make to have everything come easy? Would we ever really learn anything? Would anything ever get done?

Do you know someone who seems to have it all together? Who seems to get things done, has nice things, looks great, has a happy family, and on and on...

Do you think those things just fell into their lap? Do you really think that person doesn't put an enormous amount of effort into their continued success?

I know, these are hard questions. The truth is hard. Life is hard. But once you make the choice to take control of your life, you'll never look back. Decide NOW not to sit on the sidelines anymore. Decide now to change your future.

Decide now and every day. Utlimately it is a choice: go for a walk or take a nap? Park far away and walk? Take the stairs? Use your gym membership during lunch. Put down that cupcake...

We make over 2,000 choices a DAY. How many are healthy ones?

Need help? Start small. Small things add up fast!

1.) Commit to workouts 3 times a week. Schedule the time and don't miss it! Don't LET it be optional! (sign up HERE for a free membership and workout calendar to help you keep track and stay focused)

2.) Replace one meal a day with Shakeology. It tastes like a milkshake and has the equivalent nutrients of over a dozen fruits and veggies. (And if you signup for Shakeology home direct, you'll get free workouts to implement 3x's a week! Bonus!)

3.) Don't overdo it on the sweets or breads!! These are trigger foods. They'll make you stay hungry and eat more... so steer clear! Remember: Treat treats AS treats!!

4.) Look at the bright side. The more you see that is good, the more you will see. The brighter you choose to be, the lighter you will see. (ok, I didn't mean for that to rhyme)

5.) Pay it forward. Be the example to others. Help others and it'll come full circle!

6.) Read a good book. Not just a classic (although I am a fan!) but a self improvement book.

There are so many other options... these are just off the top of my head. But don't forget to ask yourself: How badly do you want it?? And the decision won't be a decision at all!