Chapter 4

Change Your Life: Foundational Habits

IF YOU’VE RECENTLY decided to change your lifestyle habits, then this chapter will provide the foundation for your success.

But if you’ve already been trying, you may be thinking, “I know what to do, I just need to do it.” This is a frustration that a lot of people feel. They’re trying, but it’s not working. That may be because a diet and exercise plan is only part of the lifestyle change equation. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, then you may need a diet and exercise plan plus a behavior change plan. This chapter is full of specific behavioral actions, most of them very small and yet still very significant. You can pick and choose which ones work best for you, and hopefully, you’ll get the boost that you need.