Change is never easy, regardless of the type of change we encounter. Sometimes, we change things in our lives on purpose when other times change happens unexpectedly.

Either way, change is change. We go our entire lives shaping who we are, forming habits along with a set lifestyle.

When something or someone interferes with your ways, it usually doesn't sit well. The saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" comes to mind.

This saying has truth to it. Where I do think we can learn a new way of living as adults, I also know it can be more challenging to change certain aspects at an older age.

This doesn't mean it can't be done, especially with nutrition. It's never  too late to change your unhealthy habits into great ones.

This change will be yours to make – you choose whether you want it or not. I find that many people want this change, but struggle with actually making it permanent.

It's not from lack of trying — it's from lack of willpower.  When making a change in your life, it's best to accept that there will be sacrifice.

Sacrifice is hard, especially at an older age, but pushing through gives you strength, which will help you find your willpower.

When you find your willpower, accepting the change won't seem so bad. If anything, you won't have to accept it, you'll welcome it. If you want it, you'll find a way to get it, you'll just have to recognize the changes you're willing to make.

Even though you may want a greater difference made in your life, it's best to start with smaller changes first. As you progress in your healthy transformation, you can continue to challenge yourself with new goals.

Your new goals will reflect the changes needed to be made and so on. It's important to note that changes are not goals, rather a change is the result of meeting your goals.

If you accomplish a goal of moving from eating French fries daily to only eating them once each week, then you will need to accept that this change has been made and it's now time to move forward.