Your Health as a Legacy

A legacy most importantly is an idea, story of who you are in the context of family, culture, faith etc,…and thus who your children can become as a result of your investment of time and energy. Just as we know that living in a house with stability and affection sets children up for success, living house with reasonable food choices and habits saves them years of figuring things out the hard way We look to our parents to see what’s possible and likely - will I struggle with my weight? Might I be prone to depression, alcoholism, or addiction of other kinds? No matter how we feel we “failed” ourselves or our children in the past, the connection between you and your children exists in the present. If you succeed after many tries, they will tell a story of perseverance. If it was a struggle for you to find time to exercise, sleep, and get the help you needed, they will respect you even more as they are able to reflect on your creativity and determination. A college friend shared his perspective on his mother figuring out her health in her 40s: “My mom had tried different diets that kind of worked but didn’t last. Then she had her 25th high school reunion coming up and she was really committed. We teased her that it wouldn’t work but she stuck with it and we watched the weight come off, first her arms and legs and then everything. It took about six months and by then she had her system down and she’s looked great ever since.” You could hear the admiration in his voice, and he owned his lack of support for her work. Nothing succeeds like success. And once she figured it out, she had figured it out! Most women will make little adjustments over time, but the big victory is figuring out what is key for you. Our online programs, weekly Zoom calls, and peer-to-peer coaching are different ways to find your key actions and build a long-term set of options for your best health throughout your 30s and 40s.