A few tips for a more balanced day:
-Aim for 60 minutes of movement today (any way you like it, split up or at once)
-Snack on fruits and veggies
-Surround yourself with people who give you energy, not take it away from you
-Be motivated by your personal goals that are meaningful and realistic, not by what others are doing and what you feel others expect you to do.
-Eat to be satisfied, fueled and nourished. Focus on a plant strong meal that is balanced with whole grains (1/2 - 1 cup) or high fiber starch (~30-50g carbs) + 20-30g of protein + enough healthy fat to make the meal taste great and hold you over (~7-15g).
-Work on a good, better, best system. Don't try to be your best right now if you are just making good choices. Accept the patience that is needed to make small changes that will last a lifetime.
-Learn to love new things in life. Not much is easy the first time you do it, especially if you want it to change you.
-Snack with a purpose: control blood sugar, compliment meals and fill in nutritional gaps between those meals, honor hunger and don't be a clock watcher.
-Don't let a store-bought household appliance run or ruin your day. Instead of chasing a number on a scale, use your eating and exercise routine for something more meaningful in life.
-Reframe situations that appear to make you unhappy. Tired of your job? Be grateful you are making money to pay your bills. Is your training/exercise routine too challenging at times? Acknowledge that your body is strong enough to do something on a daily basis.
-Let the important people in your life know that you love and care about them.
-Tell yourself that you love yourself.
-Stop wasting time reading tips in magazines, on the internet and in books that tell you how to get a quick fix for a healthy life. A balanced life is not extreme or rushed. Don't make excuses, make things happen with small steps that allow for some progress.