Welcome to Small Steps for Health

Welcome from Chicago.  My name is John and I am on a wellness journey by taking small steps for health to improve my overall well-being.

MY STORY

We only get one body and one mind to use in this life journey, and it is now time to take care of the one that God blessed me with.   I’ve always focused on putting others first, and providing for my family and loved ones. Life has a way of getting in the way of self care, and that’s certainly been the case for me.

Between being a husband, Dad, son, son-in-law, employee, and leader, I lost track of myself in the shuffle.   So the time has come for me to change and focus on my health and the things I enjoy.

WHY AM I DOING THIS

I know that I’ve always used the busyness as an excuse for not exercising, and used food as a reward. I’ve always known that this was an excuse to avoid taking responsibility for my self care in the form of diet and exercise. It seems that I’m not alone here, and other people experiencing the same kinds of challenges.

Things change as we go through life. The kids are now grown and out of the house, the difficult elder care responsibilities are mostly behind me, and it is now time to breathe.

I want to share what I’ve learned along the way in the hopes of inspiring, educating, and entertaining people with my efforts on this journey.

THE GOAL

It is better to have tried and failed, than to not have tried at all. So in the area of my wellness journey, I’m doing something about it and owning the outcome.

The purpose of the site is to document my journey and share some tips and tricks along the way. It’s also about recognizing the thought process we go through, and learning to change that. Some stuff works, and some doesn’t, that’s how it goes.

Succeed or fail, we will get through it, and the sun will come up tomorrow. So doing something about it, whether the outcome is good or bad, is what life’s journey is all about.

If you ever need some encouragement or have any questions, feel free to leave them below and I will be more than happy to help you out.
To your health and wellness,

John

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