The first step to changing any behavior is desire; what motivates that is based on the an individual.
It takes 22 days of consecutive behavior to change any habit. For me that means I have to plan what I am absolutely willing to commit to daily. Being over committed to time and resources is common, so I usually look at starting with a VERY modest commitment. Like eating one fresh fruit a day and exercising for only two minutes.
This may seem overly simplistic and destined to yield no result, but in truth it is the daily routine and commitment that changes your health over time. Going on a diet that includes simultaneously cutting out most foods you currently eat or joining a gym exercising for an hour for a week and then quitting seems to lead to failure and shame for not being able to stick with it until your goal is achieved.
Just try changing one thing today and commit to that for one month. I am certain that in just one one week you will be so proud of yourself, you will be ready to another another positive health habit.
