Ditch the peer pressure - do it for yourself!
You may feel you fall well short of the media's idea of 'perfection' and what constitutes 'normal' (in their eyes) and feel under pressure from your peers and friends and social media to aspire or conform to a certain look, weight, level of fitness or lifestyle. We all like to be part of a crowd at times and being different is often difficult. However, taking charge of your own physical and mental health need not be so difficult or exclude you from having fun. Taking control of your life takes some discipline and commitment but the benefits far outweigh the required sacrifices. No matter who you are, setting short, medium and long term goals in terms of your fitness and health is always a good thing. Whatever your starting point, setting realistic and achievable targets is key. Success will follow if you adopt a positive mindset and the commitment required. Don't be overambitious, be firm but kind to yourself and remember progress is progress, no matter how bi...