Health is not a result of a once in a lifetime transformation but a series of small steps every day towards changing your habits and preventing relapse back into old ones.

Health is not achieved by just following a specific diet plan or exercise program because to be healthy is to be willing to take the long road of changing how you think, feel and react to life.

You will only achieve sustainable health if you change your old unhealthy habits to healthy and helpful ones.

And creating new healthy habits, its easier than you think, but you have to do it every day, not just on the days you feel like it.

Most times, you will find yourself on the brink of slipping back to your old habits but if you keep your promise to yourself and do the following tips, you will achieve sustainable health by creating sustainable habit change;

Set real health goals, not just a number on the scales:
The best thing you can do is to breakdown your big goals to small little steps so you can achieve little by...

If we want to live a balanced life, then we need to balance our emotions instead of anchoring them to food and beverages, instead of divorcing ourselves from them and burying ourselves in "busy" work, instead of running away what we can't run away from - our internal discomfort.

I remember when my life was out of balance, when my life was so full it was actually empty and I was using food and beverages as a substitute for everything that was missing.

What I really needed - wanted - was someone who understood my situation, someone who actually understood what I was experiencing AND had answers to help me resolve it myself. I wanted someone to walk beside me and help me through it all the way.

Living a balanced life is obtainable, even if you're living the most chaotic one right now, there is a way, and it's way easier than you think.

Do you want to know the secret weapon to shame?

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Have you ever felt like you've painted yourself in the corner?

If you are ready to turn your life around, here are 5 things you can do to get going.

Headache, Neck & Jaw Clinic

I saw that clinic on my way home the other day and remembered when I would have been super interested in finding out more about what they did because I used to have 3 migraines a week (for 25 years) and constant neck and jaw pain. Horrible situation to be in and I empathize with anyone else who suffers the same.

The year I started living the Dietless Living way (2011) was the year it all went away.

For 25 years I'd been told my problems were a result of old untreated injuries sustained in car accidents, falling off horses, and early athletics.

But as it turns out, living the Dietless Living way and giving up stress, anxiety, over working, over eating, and actually getting out and really enjoying my life and being happy was the answer all along.

No more migraines, no more neck or jaw problems.

But instead a zest for life and waking up happy every day with a clear head, a thirst for adventure and a great feeling of joy and calm.

To create change, YOU...

What's wrong with me! Why do I get so cranky!

That was something I used to say a lot.

It wasn't until I started paying attention to how I felt after food that I began to understand that food has a lot to answer for when it comes to moodiness and fluctuating mental states.

I invite you to take time this week to note how you feel before and after you eat or drink.

And not just immediately after either, pay attention to how you feel throughout the week, as some foods can have a lingering or compounding effect if your body has developed sensitivities over time to ingredients (additives etc).

Listen to how your body feels after food;
Tired
Cranky
Irritated
Agitated
Sleepy
Thirsty
Headache
Indigestion
Fatigues
Happy
Energized
Neutral
Sluggish
Teary

Make a note.

Then the next time you eat the same foods, pay attention again. are there repeating patterns in moods and physical feelings?

If there is, then keep monitoring it.

If any particular foods are having an adverse effect on you, allow yourself...

Are you brave?

I submit that you are.

I ask every woman who comes to work with me; "What have you conquered in your life?"

And it's shocking to see how little is written under that question.

Tonight, I invite you to grab a pen and paper, and list out 50 times that you have been brave and/or fearless in your life.

Remind yourself of your strength, your courage, your determination and most importantly, your resilience and fortitude to step up and over the obstacles that have been in your way.

Using the list below, give yourself a quick mental health check

‍Mental Flexibility; you have the ability to see life from the perspective of others with curiosity & openness

‍Strong & Energetic; you have consistent good mental energy and can you mentally lift heavy things (situations, concepts, information, learn new things)

‍Active and productive; your mind is active in a productive and structured way that allows you to achieve your daily tasks with ease

‍It feels good to be you

‍Ability to monitor self talk and know the difference between what is helpful and what isn't

‍Clear & focused thinking, good concentration

‍Even & balanced temper, able to tolerate external and internal stressors well

‍Reliable; can consistently sort through emotions - identify, understand & express them in healthy, helpful ways

‍Feels like you have a sunny disposition

‍There is genuine generosity and giving spirit & whilst looking...

It's a long and uninteresting story that focuses on what we don't want rather than what we do want, which is, to love and accept ourselves.

Here are some ideas to do that;

Recognize how remarkable and miraculous your body is and love it exactly how it is

De-emphasise the desire to fit into a stereo-type image because when you focus on 'that image' you objectify your body, you de-humanise it and yourself, you are sooooo much more than that.

‍ Emphasise the desire to celebrate your life, your desire to live the happiest, healthiest life you possibly can.

Humanise yourself, love yourself, show compassion for yourself.

Get out in the sunshine, be active, participate in life.

‍Focus on the process of creating health rather then the result of losing weight.

The process & key to happy healthy you includes;

• Fun
• Enjoyment
• Relaxation
• Living life
• Eating for nutrition
• Enjoying what you eat without judgement
• Changing the way you think, feel & react to life
• ...

Exercise provides a number of physical and mental benefits, right?

However most of us find it hard to stick to exercising. So, what we actually need to do is to find a way to create a sustainable habit of moving our body.

How?

Find an activity of moving your body that is enjoyable to you. Something you love doing because the more fun it is for you, the more you stick to it.

And that's what we need consistent exercise or body movement so we experience the magnificent benefits of an active body.