Many people believe they have to overhaul their entire lifestyle in order to see results. The truth is that lasting change doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from consistency. Small, intentional choices made every day have a much greater impact than extreme diets that are impossible to maintain.
Are you trying to set fitness goals, but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. The word “fitness” can look scary. People plan their New Year’s resolutions around it, post intimidating gym photos with fitness in the captions, and some plan their lifestyle around fitness. But fitness doesn’t need to be scary. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, being “fit” or “healthy” just means “showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being.” We are all capable of being fit. Just remember a few key things:
When we think about making changes for a healthier lifestyle, most of us probably consider diet and exercise. That was my focus for most of my adult life. I was all about burning calories and increasing muscle strength. Total transparency? My only concern was maintaining my weight—or losing weight. I grew up with an unhealthy body image (as many women do), and I had tunnel vision.
My weight gain was getting out of control. Yes, I was in menopause—and that is definitely an excuse I could use. But I had been in menopause for several years, and it was only when I turned sixty-two that the weight stuck to me like super glue.
In January on this blog, Linda Carter shared an excellent article, “Nature Therapy for a Healthy Lifestyle.” She gives suggestions for a variety of ways to add nature to our daily lives. This article will focus on one of the methods—Forest Bathing.