What does it take to make lifestyle changes? I have been wondering about this for a few years. I think there are four essential ingredients:
You need to really want to do this, have a goal that is extremely important to you
Have the discipline to accomplish the goal
Don’t be demoralized by failure. Try again!
Have the support needed in family or friends
One the most remarkable story out there is Arthur’s story:
https://youtu.be/qX9FSZJu448?si=ZppOKgO0RqjWnmpf
There are many other success stories to inspire people: just search DDPY on youtube and watch one different story every day.
Books I recommend: “Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It” by Diamond Dallas Page, “Can't Hurt Me” by David Goggins and “Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within” by David Goggins (get the audio version for this one)