A MESSAGE FROM COACH WENDY
It’s August! Feeling a little down because it seems like summer’s almost over? Or maybe you’re fine because you’re still embracing the sunshine and warm weather. Either way, my message is the same. Move and eat well every day. The end.
Just kidding… Well, kind of.
There are approximately 22 weeks until the end of the year, so there’s still plenty of time to make lifestyle adjustments that can build strong, positive habits in 2026 and beyond. But what is a habit and why should we care?
A habit is something we do on a consistent basis without thinking about it. Take a good look at your daily routine. Of the things you do automatically, how many of them include moving and eating well?
“Wendy, I see you twice a week,” you might say. Sure, but that’s only two of the seven days that fill your calendar each week. And what are you eating? Remember 80% of fitness is nutrition.
So, what are you doing to stay active when we’re not together? What are you reaching for when you are hungry? What are those habits that you may be able to tweak just a little bit to improve your health?
Creating a cue helps trigger the habit you want to develop. Let’s say you want to exercise more. Identify something that will help you do just that. Sneakers or a gym bag by the door? A post-it note on your bathroom mirror with reminders?
Before I go to bed at night I select my workout clothes for the next day. I love colorful workout tights and socks. They make me happy, so prepping for my morning workouts the night before makes getting up each morning more enjoyable.
Now I know what you’re thinking. “But Wendy you love to work out, so that’s not a thing for you!” True, but if such a simple action (cue) can help me, it could help you, too.
Hungry? I keep a bowl of pistachios on the kitchen island. A quick, in-plain-sight snack loaded with nutrients, high-fiber and a little protein, which fills me up. Keeps me from attacking the pretzel bin. I also keep baby carrots, snap peas and a tub of hummus right in front on the second shelf in the fridge so as soon as I open the door, there they are! Little habits like these can add up to better health.
Lastly, I’d love to hear about the tricks you use to create healthy habits. I’ll include your best ideas in next month’s message (anonymously, of course). You never know. Your cues may help someone else.
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