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How Rich Got His Wife to Live More Healthfully

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From Rich

Updated March 16, 2010

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What I did

I went on the 30-day Fitness Challenge in Nov 09, and found as a normally undisciplined individual it at first hard to give up and say no to the deserts I normally part-took regularly.

How I did it

Where I found it hard was at home, or out with friends when my wife would eat unhealthily and I been undisciplined would have to say "NO!". But to my surprise I did and it worked. After a while (a few weeks) when we went to the grocery store, my wife started buying healthier foods, so we weren't tempted at home.

Lessons Learned

  • Being disciplined is a major part of getting the desired results. But taking things day by day, is important for a long term out look.
  • Personally I find it hard to not eat desserts when they are so appetizing. I tend to leave the room before temptation takes a hold, and I cave.

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