It's episode134.   This week I explore how to change our default habits. The habits that tend to consistently undermine our health and weight-loss efforts are often pretty well rooted and can be tough to change. Consequently we can resort to avoidance as a strategy to give ourselves the illusion of action whilst not actually making any significant or sustained change. I share two kinds of classic avoidance that we need to guard against and share an approach to tackling the changing of our default habits, rituals and routines.David Algeo is a Restless Midlifer, searching for answers and adventure. His mission is to help other like minded midlifers reshape their weight, health and life - reaguining a zest for adventure for midlife and beyond.Dave's approach to making changes in life, health and direction, are rooted in his 'sprout sweater philosophy. Check out his 'Crackerjack' video here https://youtu.be/OZM4ObMSu6U to learn more about the basic metaphor. Check out episodes 30 and 31 to learn more about Dave's approach.Visit podcast or search for 'Midlife Reshape' in your favourite podcast feed. To find out more about the podcast, and episode show notes visit davealgeo.com/podcast. Drop Dave a line at dave@midlifereshape.com to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions for future podcast content.If you enjoy the podcast and haven't already, please do subscribe to it in your pod feed of choice and if you would. Don't forget, a great review really helps the show reach more people. If you are enjoying the show and haven't already, please visit review to rate and review.