Behavior Change

We all know we need to be more active and follow a healthy diet, but exactly how we achieve those goals varies widely. Here are two of the most commonly offered pieces of advice, along with more realistic and practical versions that you can actually put into practice.

You don’t need extreme workouts or crash diets to be healthier. Focusing on process goals instead of outcomes will lead to the results you seek to achieve.

A common misconception about behavior change is that the process is going to be difficult, but the results will come quickly. In reality, the success lies in making small, achievable changes over a long period of time, creating healthy habits that last.

In this video series, ACE outlines how to form and stick to healthy habits.

These six steps can help shift your focus so that you approach exercise as a means to a healthier life, which is essential for making it a daily habit.