Rent Is Due Daily: The Key to Lasting Health and Wellness

As busy physicians, we’re no strangers to hard work and commitment. We spent years studying, training, and sacrificing to get to where we are today. But when it comes to health and wellness, many of us still fall into the trap of searching for quick fixes—expecting big results from temporary efforts. The truth is, health isn’t something you can buy with a one-time payment. Rent is due daily.

Why Short-Term Fixes Don’t Work

Would you brush your teeth once and expect perfect dental health for the rest of the week? Or mow your lawn once and assume it’ll stay neat all summer? Of course not. Yet, when it comes to our health, many of us try to take this approach—eating one healthy meal, going sugar-free for a week, or exercising for a month and expecting lasting results.

Research backs this up. Studies show that 95% of diets fail long-term because they focus on short-term restrictions instead of sustainable habits. (NCBI) Similarly, a review published in The Lancet found that physical inactivity is responsible for 6-10% of major chronic diseases worldwide, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The takeaway? Consistent, daily actions—not one-time efforts—lead to real health transformations.

The Power of Lifestyle Changes

Instead of chasing quick fixes, the key to lasting wellness is to commit to a lifestyle shift—one where healthy habits become second nature, just like brushing your teeth. Small, seemingly insignificant choices compound into massive results over time.

So, how do you make that shift?

1. Stop Looking for Quick Fixes

Most “fast results” solutions don’t work because they don’t address the root of the problem. It’s like mowing over weeds instead of pulling them out—eventually, they just grow back. Fad diets, detox teas, and extreme workout plans might create short-term results, but they rarely lead to sustainable health improvements.

2. Get to the Root of the Issue

If you want lasting change, you can’t just change your actions—you have to go upstream and change your thoughts, beliefs, and overall mindset about food. It’s time to pull those weeds up by the root to achieve lasting results.

For us as women physicians, this is even more imperative. We deal with high levels of stress, long shifts, and the emotional weight of patient care. 

That stress often shows up in our eating habits—grabbing whatever is convenient between patients, stress-eating after a tough case, or mindlessly munching while charting. These patterns don’t just go away with willpower alone. They require a fundamental shift in how we think about food and how we respond to stress.

That’s exactly what I help my clients do—get to the root of the issue and rewire their brains to work for them instead of against them when it comes to their health. 

When you address stress and emotional eating, when you become aware of habits like eating while charting and replace them with mindful choices, that’s when lasting weight loss and true wellness happen.

Your Daily Action Plan

If you want to improve your health, start small but stay consistent. Ask yourself: What’s one thing I can do daily that moves me toward my health goals?

 It could be: 

✅ Drinking more water 

✅ Adding one extra serving of veggies to your meals 

✅ Prioritizing 5-10 minutes of movement each day 

✅ Practicing mindful eating instead of eating while charting

These small efforts, when done consistently, will compound over time—leading to lifelong health benefits.

The Bottom Line

Your health is an ongoing investment, not a one-time transaction. Rent is due daily. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. If you're ready to finally break free from the cycle of quick fixes and build real, lasting habits, I can help.

Ready to take the first step? Apply to work with me by clicking here, and let’s build a plan that works for your life.