13 obstacles to a healthy lifestyle and how to overcome them

I’m too tired to work out. Eating healthy is too expensive. I’m so busy, I don’t have time to cook my own meals. I don’t know where to begin. I’ll start on Monday.

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably used or heard one of those excuses when faced with a goal to eat better and/or exercise more. And you probably had trouble sticking to your healthy lifestyle. There are many common obstacles you may come up against as you start to make changes. However, a bit of planning, knowledge and support can move you past them and toward a healthy lifestyle.

I don’t have time

With so much to do and so little time to do it, things can easily slip through the cracks. This is one area where multitasking can come in handy.

Typically, relationships are built and maintained by gathering around food and alcohol. Instead, consider this:

• Date nights can become date• Family day can include a five-kilometre run/walk for charity or miniature golf.• Friendships can be centred around a hike or fitness class.• Even your spiritual relationship can combine prayer and meditation with a walk in nature.