You have come across the two roads, diverging in the yellow wood, such as the famous Robert Frost poem, "The Road Not Taken." When you take a look at that fork in the road or on your plate, you need to make a decision. Will you take the fork of unhealthiness, or the less traveled healthy road?

It is a decision you make every time you pick up that fork. Will you choose the steamed veggies or the french fries? Will you choose the salad or the steak?

These forks in the road are your life choices and with each choice, you decide your path to old age. The fork of bad health can lead to a rugged terrain with heart disease and diabetes. The fork of health, on the other hand, may make your journey more smooth and scenic.

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost

photo by flickr user Rebecca Sudduth

So, you've come to that fork in the road...Can you pick the road less traveled by than most? It isn't an easy decision, and it can feel lonesome. When most of your friends and family pick up the cake, you can feel lonely when you choose the unsweetened applesauce.

I can only encourage you to keep trying and continue to make a difference in your own life. You may be just the right influence to encourage someone else to walk with you.

Eva Johnson is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer. She lives in chaos with her husband, two boys and a shedding Labrador Retriever. To see her complete blog about her journey to stay sane and in shape, visit www.fitnessbyeva.com.