21: How to Get Someone You Care About To Be HEALTHIER!
Today's question comes from Maxie on Instagram:
"I was actually wondering if you have any recommendations/advice for how to get parents on a health kick. I know you got your mom on track and she looks (and more importantly prob feels) fineee, any advice? Lead by example of course, but my mom is really good at being 'too busy.'"
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We all have people in our lives that we KNOW could benefit from living a healthier lifestyle. Maybe it's your parents, your spouse, your friends, a co-worker... someone who you know could use a little TLC in the nutrition and fitness department.
And it can be SO frustrating when we clearly know this person isn't healthy, and we want them to change and adopt all our healthy habits, but they just won't.
In this episode, we discuss:
- how my parents both lost over 40 lb. each and how I facilitated/supported their journey (and how you can, too)
- why it's important not to PREACH about your own lifestyle, but to lead by example
- tips on how to get involved with someone's healthier lifestyle without being pushy/pushing them away
- how to be a space of openness, encouragement, and be completely FREE from judgment so that the person can come to you when they're ready
Also, here are the before and after photos of my parents :) I AM SO PROUD!
MY MAMA <3
- Lost 40 pounds over the course of a little more than a year (and has kept it off for 3 years)
- Completely transformed her relationship with food
- Dropped 8 dress sizes
- Was able to decrease her dose of Thyroid medication after 20+ years of suffering from hypothyroidism
- As a result of her newfound confidence, started a new job where she's thriving, reconnected with old friends, and finally started living the life she's always dreamed of!
MY DADDY <3
- Lost 60 pounds over the course of a year
- Transformed his eating habits (went from eating fast food & TWO nightly Snickers bars to discovering a newfound love of cooking delicious, healthy food)
- Has suffered from major heart attacks, and as a result of changing his eating habits and losing weight, was able to get off of his blood pressure and cholesterol medications
- Drastically improved his sleep apnea and other health conditions
Read more of my client's success stories here.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
- instagram: @healthnutjulie
- my newsletter where I share emails like this every week
- recent podcast episodes
Did you enjoy this episode? I'd love for you to tag me on your Instagram stories (@healthnutjulie), share it with your friends, and leave a review on iTunes. If you have any feedback or topic requests, you can comment below or send them directly to me at julie@juliebooher.com.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU!
xo
Julie