I see families at work taking martial arts classes together. I see dads jogging on the track with their sons, or showing them how to do pull-ups. I see moms and daughters side-by-side on the treadmills working out together. And families in the pool splashing and swimming together.
There are husbands and wives who decide to lose weight together. They go grocery shopping together, cook together, and choose restaurants with healthy options. They are each other’s greatest encouragers.
You may be thinking, “Gee, wouldn’t that be nice!”
Unfortunately, many of us do not have this kind of family or spousal support. We often face resistance to making healthy changes.
Exercise “takes away” from family time. The hubby and kids want junk food to eat. They say “Yuck!” to low fat and reduced sugar. They want to go out for pizza and chicken nuggets. When you ask if they want to join you for a walk, they look at you from their comfy positions on the couch like you just asked them to jump out the window.
You may feel like you’re going at it alone, but I want to encourage you to do it anyway. You CAN do it. You do not need anyone else to make you succeed. Of course, it’s a huge help to have your family on board with you. But even if they’re not, it’s okay.
Can you take a shower, go shopping, or make a scrapbook page by yourself? Did you go to college, pass your driver’s exam, or serve on jury duty?
You are able to accomplish much! Even if making healthy changes is solely up to you – you can do it. Don’t underestimate yourself.
