LOOKING FOR A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIFE?

Why is it so hard to improve our healthy habits? To make better choices? To take the necessary steps to live healthier, happier lives?

Maybe it's because you don't know what to do. You've never been taught the true fundamentals of nutrition and physical activity. There's a TON of information out there - some of it accurate and some of it not so much.

Maybe you're confused. With the plethora of diets and fitness programs out there, maybe you don't even know where to begin. Is Keto right for you? What about Weight Watchers? Fitness class, yoga, or just walking in your neighborhood? Strength training, or no? If so, how much should you be lifting?

Most of us have at least an IDEA of what we should be doing. We know we probably eat too much processed food, too much sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. We know we're not getting enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein with each meal. We also know we're not moving our bodies enough - we are more sedentary than we should be.

So, if we KNOW all these things, what is stopping us from living a healthier life?

The answer may be a little surprising.

Most of us are missing GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, MOTIVATION, and ACCOUNTABILITY.

Information is out there. The internet, books, videos. You can find the knowledge.

But IMPLEMENTING that knowledge is another matter. How many of you have a person in your life whose sole purpose is to help you figure out what to do; how to make healthy choices; encourage, motivate, and support you every step of the way; hold you accountable each week to the goals you've set?

And to do all of these things with no judgement; or shaming if you fall short of your goal?

If you've tried making better choices or changing your habits, but haven't been able to make anything stick yet, maybe it's time to consider another way.

Adding a professional to your "team" who can offer guidance, help you stay motivated when it gets tough, provide support when you're struggling, and help you be accountable to yourself and your goals.

Hiring a health coach might be the missing piece to your health puzzle.

Reach out for a FREE consultation if you're ready to take the next step to a healthier, happier life!

www.denicemurrayhealthcoaching.com

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