How I Finally Turned Fitness into a Habit That Stuck
I’m a born couch potato if there ever was one. So, if I can do it, anyone can.
Everyone knows someone who’s a member of the lucky few — those enviable folks who seem to have no trouble whatsoever being active, staying fit, and loving every part of that process. I was never one of those people, although it certainly wasn’t for any lack of trying.
Countless New Year’s Days found me promising myself that this year would be the year I finally got in shape and stayed that way, so I’m no stranger to failure. I’ve been on and off all sorts of ridiculous diets. I’ve tried all the hacks and shortcuts. I’ve committed to workout routines, stuck with them long enough to make some progress, and then fallen right off the wagon again for reasons I still don’t entirely understand. Then one year — at 41 years old — I finally did it.
I made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and keep it going until it became a bona fide habit, and I actually succeeded. Years later, I’m still going strong. Better yet, I can finally say I’ve learned to love working out and see it as an indispensable part of my daily routine. And I’m someone who used to hate exercising, so if I can get here, I assure you anyone can. Here’s how I finally turned things around and made a lasting habit out…
