Our perceived level of readiness is actually related to the perceived level of commitment required. If I had attempted intermittent fasting with the mindset and pressure of a life-long, permanent change, I probably would have never gotten started. But because I looked at it as just a short experiment, I was willing to give it …
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You’re Ready Now
In 2018 I embarked on what I thought would be a short experimental journey to learn more about what it takes to practice intermittent fasting. I had never done anything like that before, and I wasn’t sure that I would be able to stick with it. But it turned out that none of that mattered. …
Important Things to Measure
The goal of measuring progress isn’t to determine whether you passed or failed. That’s a very finite and short-sighted mentality. Healthy living is a journey, not a destination. And measurements serve as our feedback along this journey. But, when it’s difficult to measure what’s important, we tend to ascribe importance to what we can measure. …
Defining Success in Healthy Living
This month we focus on defining success. The challenge is that there are a number of different metrics to judge yourself against and compare yourself to. But having the right perspective on “making progress” helps us understand what’s really important when measuring change. Let me help you with what to measure, why, and how to …
Small Steps, Big Gains
Taking consistent action is at the heart of this week’s message. But in order to be consistent, your healthy habits must be sustainable. One way to make your actions sustainable and consistent is through small steps. Why small steps? Because when you’re looking to make your habits healthier, it’s not so much about what you …