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’ve ever started a health or fitness plan and then stopped a few weeks later, you’re not alone. Most people assume it comes down to willpower, but there’s a more basic reason why sticking with new habits is so difficult.