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Take Charge of Your Health




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January 7, 2015 by Andrea Fabry Leave a Comment

Are you hoping to make some healthy changes but don’t know where to begin?

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How to Take Charge of Your Health

When we don’t know where to begin it’s easy to do nothing. Here are 4 suggestions for taking your next step toward a healthier lifestyle.

1. Embrace the journey

Remember that every step counts no matter how small. Whether you choose to focus on your diet or your environment, small steps lead to big changes.

2.  Pick one thing

Do you rely on soda to get through the day? Focus on that. Do you snack too often? Try less snacking. Are you interested in natural cleaning products? Find a DIY recipe and try it. Avoid tackling too much at one time.

3. Take action

Whatever your area of interest or focus do something today. It may be searching for an organic buying club in your area or walking through a health food store. Maybe it’s writing down goals or organizing recipes.

4. Don’t compare

Your health journey is unique. Others may seem to be miles ahead but the truth is everyone is learning as they go. No one has healthy living down. Give yourself permission to be where you are.

It’s not easy to take ownership of our health. Opening your mind to the possibility of change is a huge step. Pick one thing or pick three. Whatever step you take you’ll be glad you did!

 

 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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