So far in this mini series, we’ve explored how the right nutrition, hydration, self-care, and quality rest can transform your well-being. But there’s one more key element to feeling your best - movement. How you move your body has a direct impact on your energy, mood, and overall health. The good news? Exercise doesn’t have to feel like a chore.
In this final part of the series, we’ll focus on moving in a way you love - so it becomes something you look forward to, rather than something you force yourself to do. Plus, we’ll talk about how to build healthy habits that last, so you can create lasting change without overwhelm.
Move in a Way You Love
You are probably already well aware that moving your body is good for your long-term health. It might be tempting to think that what’s best for your body is pretty hardcore exercise like running or spinning – all those things people typically turn to in order to get super healthy. That’s not the case.
In fact, these very intense forms of exercise can stress the body and, if your body is already stressed, it’s just too much. Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and other dance-based classes are good, and don’t knock a decent walking workout. Resistance/ strength exercise (weights) is also good to help with the loss of muscle, particularly as you get above 40. Strength training also helps women shore up bone, maintain balance, and avoid injury, important for protecting your skeleton both now and when you’re older.
The important thing is consistency, and you only get to be consistent if you’re doing something you love. If you’re someone who says, ‘I don’t like exercise’, ask yourself ‘what specifically do I not like about exercise?’ Try to come up with five or six answers.
Next, consider, ‘When did I stop enjoying it’? What happened? What did I used to enjoy? What did I like about it then?
You like what you are good at. If you see yourself as ‘not good at’ exercise you won’t want to do it. What if you could wave a magic wand and suddenly be excellent at something, what would it be? What’s really stopping you? You don’t have to draw the line at traditional sports. What floats your boat?
Aerobics, aqua aerobics, badminton, ballet, ballroom dancing, basketball, canoeing, Ceroc dancing, circuits, cycling, fencing, football, frisbee, gym workout, hopscotch, hiking/rambling, horse riding, ice skating, kickboxing, line dancing, netball, paddle boarding, roller blading, running club, sailing, salsa, self-defence, skiing, softball, squash, step, swimming, tai chi, tap dancing, tennis, toning class, trampolining, water skiing, walking (with or without a dog!) – and more!
Think of some ideas to get your body moving. Tracking your steps and ensuring you hit your target every day helps, too!
“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.”
TONY ROBBINS
Create Healthy Habits That Last
I know from working with clients that eating well and living well gets results fast. I can’t say specifically how it will show up for you, but it might be that your energy levels increase, you sleep better, your skin starts to glow – or you even lose a few pounds. More work is required for long term chronic issues for sure, but you’ll definitely see a difference in your health in a short period of time.
Your friends will wonder what your new regime is! But healthy habits don’t just happen overnight. They need time and persistence.
Studies have shown it takes time for a new habit to become the default choice. Keep in mind the 3 / 6 / 36 rule: 3 weeks to break a habit. 6 weeks to create a new habit. 36 weeks for the new habit to become a default habit.
The good news is that, since habits are just a series of repetitive actions you practically do on autopilot, you can teach yourself – over time - to do something else instead.
The first job is to become aware of what needs to change. That might be too many snacks, not enough water, too much wine sneaking into the week. Instead of bowling in with ‘I need to change everything immediately’, often what can help is by making a micro-commitment.
This is a healthy commitment so tiny that you literally cannot fail at doing it. Like drinking three glasses of water or having an extra two veggies at dinner. Just start with one thing and repeat over and over.
These micro-commitments, although small, have a huge impact over time because of psychology. The way the brain works is it loves winning at this one thing, and that encourages you to make another micro-commitment, and then another.
Do you notice how quickly time goes by? In a few months, by stealth, you will have built up a bank of successes that will move your health forward.
Breaking the bigger, really ingrained habits and having them release their grip on you takes time, persistence and the accountability to change. If you need some help, you know where I am. In the meantime, use the healthy habits tracker on the next page to select a habit you want to track and make a cross through or colour in each day you win at your new habit.
As we wrap up this series on becoming the CEO of your health, we’ve covered essential elements of self-care, fuelling your body, mindset, rest, and movement. Through this journey, you’ve learned the power of intentional actions, the impact of nourishing your body, and how small, consistent changes can lead to big transformation.
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If this resonated, here are three powerful articles to explore next:
• Be The CEO of Your Health - Part 3
• Be The CEO of Your Health - Part 4
• Be The CEO of Your Health - Part 5
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