This is part of a series I’m writing called Motivated Mondays.  In order to be able to provide service to others including animals, we need to feel good about our bodies and keep them healthy.

Many people say when X then Z.  Such as when I’m through with school, divorced, married, at a new job, then I’ll join a gym, join weight watchers, change my diet, etc.  But the best time to start anything is right now.  Take an honest look at your eating and exercise habits.  Can you really go to the gym 5 times a week?  Can you really prepare all natural meals throughout the week? 

It is always good to set a high standard for yourself, but if you set the bar too high, you may feel constant defeat.  If you are just starting an exercise plan, why not plan to walk 20 minutes three times a week.  Instead of a major change in your diet, why not just eliminate sugar or late night snacks.

Once you experience success with small changes you can raise the bar to a new and higher level.