| Turning 40 years old can create upheaval in our lives. | | | | Your self-image might include past trauma, abuse, or |
| One way that we approach life differently is by taking | | | | injury. Negative thoughts and feelings might be trapped |
| control of our health. For some, this means improving | | | | in your body, holding you back from better health. Are |
| our health. | | | | you stuck in a holding pattern of negativity and |
| By 40, we have watched too many friends and family | | | | self-doubt? |
| suffer illness and death that could have been | | | | Ready for change? |
| prevented. And by 40, we know that we don't feel | | | | If you are ready to exercise more, eat healthier, and |
| good if we aren't exercising. Before you attempt to | | | | improve your fitness, then it might be time for some |
| create a new body or start an exercise program, | | | | mental transformation. |
| consider changing your mind. | | | | As you create goals and design a new exercise |
| No, you shouldn't even think twice about improving | | | | program, think about your self-image. How do you |
| your health. But before you make major changes, | | | | imagine yourself? Here are some questions you should |
| consider getting yourself mentally ready to get in | | | | consider:o Can you imagine yourself healthier, free |
| shape. | | | | from pain or disease?o How would you feel if you |
| 40 in your mind. | | | | exercised more often?o How would your friends, |
| By the time you turn 40 years old, your personality is | | | | family, and co-workers act if you had different |
| firmly established. You consistently hold certain beliefs | | | | exercise habits?o Are you ready (in your mind) to live |
| about yourself and others. | | | | a healthier life? |
| These thoughts also apply to your self-image. You | | | | You must go beyond fears, inhibitions, and unhealthy |
| have beliefs about yourself and your body. You might | | | | patterns to create your healthier body. 40 is a great |
| think positively about your physical fitness. Maybe you | | | | time for both mental and physical change! |
| eat healthy and get regular exercise. | | | | |