“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.”

I just saw this quote online and it really resonated with me today. I truly believe so many people find the thought of “healthy living” so daunting they don’t even know where to start. They think they have to immediately overhaul their lifestyle – following a religiously paleo diet and hitting the gym every single day.

Nothing could be further from the truth! Start today. With baby steps. Do one small thing right now. Go for a walk. Do some crunches while watching the news. Hold a plank pose for 30 seconds while you are already on the floor. Isn’t that more than did yesterday?

On the food front, buy some amazing fall apples instead of your usual cookies. Throw out the rest of that bag of chips calling to you from your kitchen. Try a healthy new pumpkin dessert recipe vs. your usual fat and sugar laden treat.

And things NOT to do? Do not look at the person next to you on the treadmill. Do not covet your neighbor’s perfect crow pose in yoga class. Do not feel guilt when you see someone’s shopping cart filled with kale and quinoa. Most importantly, do not tell yourself that wellness is all or nothing. Find that happy gray zone when it comes to your personal wellness. Make one or two small changes that YOU can accomplish TODAY.

Be well.