Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2749: Lea Genders shares how her dog Ollie’s love for walks reveals the key to building healthy habits through simple brain associations. By connecting exercise and nutrition with daily activities, like brushing your teeth or making coffee, healthy habits can become automatic, making consistency more achievable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2017/9/3/gklex40x05kbvf19ze9vv53hcveip9 Quotes to ponder: "Making good nutrition choices and exercising can be triggered automatically in our brains rather than having to rely on motivation and willpower." "The key is to associate exercise with something you are doing every day anyway to build a habit." "Success happens with consistency. If you are not exercising at all, then your only goal to start is consistency." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices