Doing the Little Things, Every Day

ElaineDianne70
ElaineDianne70 Posts: 243 Member
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
I'm reading a book called The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. It's an amazing book about life and I highly recommend EVERYONE read it. It's really about how the little decision we make every day shape our lives and can either lead you in a positive direction or a negative direction.

For example, when I committed to my health and fitness back in January 2010, I made small, daily decisions that were easy to do, but just as east NOT to do. I stopped drinking a glass of wine every night. I changed my eating habits. And I exercised 6 days a week. But it would have been JUST as easy for me NOT to do any of those things.

If I had chosen NOT to do those things, would my life be dramatically different today? Not necessarily. I would still be out of shape and unhealthy, but it's not like I would have gained 200 pounds or had a heart attack (probably). Although that certainly does happen to people who maintain an unhealthy lifestyle for long periods of time, making little decisions every day to eat that fattening, processed, salty food and not take care of their bodies.

But when I DID make those decisions to change my lifestyle, did I see an IMMEDIATE change in my body or health? No. I just had to keep doing those small things every day with FAITH that what I was doing was going to transform my health and my body. I think that's why so many people give up so easily when they start a fitness program. They want OVERNIGHT results, and that's just NOT how it works.

So because I made those little decisions every day that were easy to do - I am now in the best shape of my life at 40 years old. What decisions do you want to make today to shape YOUR future?

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  • rmsrws
    rmsrws Posts: 639 Member
    Very good points!!!

    I guess this is the kick in the behind I needed. I will start taking my Chantix, so that I can become smoke free again and stay that way!

    Thanks!
  • campi_mama
    campi_mama Posts: 350 Member
    ♥ ♥ ♥!! Way to go!
  • mrsclc
    mrsclc Posts: 73
    Love this! Thanks for sharing! It sure does bring a new perspective!
  • hadley0910
    hadley0910 Posts: 91 Member
    This is so very true! Thanks for posting :D
  • ElaineDianne70
    ElaineDianne70 Posts: 243 Member
    Very good points!!!

    I guess this is the kick in the behind I needed. I will start taking my Chantix, so that I can become smoke free again and stay that way!

    Thanks!

    Good plan! =)
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