If wellness is so great, why is it so hard to
maintain?
There are many unhealthy choices easily available in our
society: prepared foods, no exercise, and lots of television. All
of these conveniences make healthy choices feel more like
“work”. Keep in mind that changing any behavior may take up
to 6 weeks to really become a regular habit. Hence, it is
frequently hard to get into new groove. The good news is that
the more we attempt to change, the more likely we will
eventually succeed. The payoff is an overall improved sense of
well-being
Are there really health benefits to all this hard
work?
Yes! This is called primary prevention. Studies have shown that
a healthy diet and exercise, combined with a body mass index
(BMI) below 30 for adult or below 85% of normal for kids can
decrease rates of diabetes, heart disease, depression, arthritis,
high cholesterol, and even cancer. It’s best to work hard now,
rather than developing a chronic condition later.