Here’s Step 7 of Your 7 Steps to Health & Happiness.

What a great way to start a new month – inspired and resolved, because I’m changing my Life!

In the previous installments we’ve talked about (deep breath) getting started, motivation, creating a wellness journal, documenting our current health, the importance of goal setting, building your wellness plan, not justifying ourselves to others, and rewards.

This issue we’ll talk about staying on track.

Step 7 – Staying on Track

Once the “newness” of your new lifestyle starts wearing off you’ll find that there’s a temptation to fall back into your old ways, one bit at a time.

Stay in control by planning ahead, and remaining confident in your abilities. Find a balance between work, family, exercise, life and relaxation. Don’t try to do it all by yourself; rely on like-minded family, friends, support groups and co-workers to support you.

The way to counter this is by staying inspired. I watch at least one raw video or listen to one raw podcast each week. Continuing to read raw books, joining a raw support group, and going to raw events are all good ways to keep yourself on the path to wellness.

Most of all, don’t feel you’ve “failed” when you drift from the path. Backsliding is natural – remember what we said about homeostasis in Step 1? You’ve committed yourself to a lifestyle choice – not a religion – so it’s not the end of the world if you order the fries instead of the green smoothie one afternoon.

Just remind yourself of your commitment by asking yourself, “How much better am I doing now, than when I was on the SAD?”  (Standard American Diet).

Congratulations for completing this series! Today is the perfect day to start your new life. Here are some great, inspiring Raw Success Stories to fuel your mood:
http://rawlife.org/category/facts

Staying Raw Inspired,
Because It’s Changed my Life,

Jim Carey

P.S. Raw Living Foods is a Lifestyle, not just a diet. There’s a lot more to being Raw than just eating fruits and veggies.

We strongly believe in the hands-on approach, but the Home Study Program gives  you the “complete picture,” and also supplies you with the materials to both stay inspired and to share your great experiences with others.

Furthermore, not everyone can get away for 2-3 weeks to attend a hands-on program, or afford the cost.

Dr. Ann’s Raw Living Foods Home Study Program is back in print and available again. If you’ve been considering it, or were one of those who didn’t get a copy of the last printing, now’s your chance.

If you act quick you can get an additional bonus of Dr. Ann Wigmore’s Be Your Own Doctor, in book form, in addition to the book on CD that we’re including.

For more information about all of the features, benefits and contents of the Home Study Program please visit chiDiet.com.