If you’ve ever looked at the road ahead and thought, “No way, too far, too much”—welcome to the club. Two years ago, I looked at my health and thought the same thing. Nearly 300 lbs, multiple surgeries behind me, joint pain like I was 90 years old, and a track record of yo-yo dieting that could fill its own Netflix series.
But here’s what I learned: big changes start with tiny wins. Not the flashy, “I lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks” kind of wins, but the kind where you quietly swap your nightly soda for water, or you choose the 10-minute walk instead of the couch nap.
The best part? Those small, unsexy changes stack up. A 10-minute walk turned into 20. Skipping soda turned into enjoying food without cravings controlling me. And before I knew it, I was 94 lbs down, walking pain-free, and feeling like my future just opened up again.
If you’re overwhelmed, start so small it almost feels silly. It works.
(Inspired by Atomic Habits, and yes, I still recommend it.)
Bri Clark 