Most people can think of a season in their life when taking care of their health felt easier than it does right now. Maybe work wasn't as demanding or the kids were younger or hadn't arrived yet. There were fewer responsibilities competing for your attention and less pressure coming from every direction. Because of that, it's easy to develop the belief that consistency is mostly a timing problem. If life would just settle down for a while, then eating well, exercising regular

If you look at photos from the 1970s, one thing that stands out pretty quickly is that most people were leaner than they are today, and not just a select few or the obviously athletic, but the majority of adults, kids, and older adults alike. So, this wasn’t unusual, it was the norm. In fact, in 1970, about 13% of U.S. adults were considered obese, whereas today that number is over 40%, which represents a significant shift in a relatively short period of time. And while it’s