Unfortunately you can't wish your thighs thinner or your belly firmer.
You can buy all the new gadgets, gizmos, workout dvd's, gym-memberships, and healthy cookbooks you can afford but if you don't use them it is literally like burying $20 in the backyard and trying to forget you did it.
I have clients sign up with me all the time who have the best of intentions... they show up for their sessions and do everything I ask of them for the hour but when on they are on their own they do not make healthy food choices or make time to sweat. IF you do the work, if you are consistent for 8-12 weeks minimum YOU WILL GET RESULTS! And believe me when I say that it is the RESULTS that will motivate you to push forward to create your ideal body.
Back to the topic at hand
Where do we find the motivation to even get started? If you can;t put one foot in front of the other and GO then read on...
Your health could be one motivating factor because 60% of all people who start an exercise regimen rid themselves of 90% of their medication for high blood pressure and/or diabetes within 6 months. Think of all the money you would save making the commitment to yourself to get healthy, well and fit! Not only because you would be skipping out on paying for those over-priced meds but because your new healthy lifestyle does not allow your daily fast-food stop. The average American spends $11.75 at the drive-thru per meal and stops an average of 12 times a week... you do the math. Don't tell me you can't afford accountability and a plan custom-made for you with a personal trainer... at that rate you can afford two!
what about the obvious motivating factor: Looking and feeling HOT! Think back to a time when you didn't fret over your muffin-top or didn't "feel fat" going out for the day. You can't feel fat. You either are or you aren't a little chunky. There are 24 hours in a day, YOUR BODY deserves one of them so not having enough time is just stupid. You'll 'hear' me saying this a lot... YOU are in control. Nobody else is in control of you or what you put in your body or how you treat your body! Your spouse, your children, your job, your dog, your favorite cocktail hour, your Mom, your genetics (which by the way even the alluded 'fat gene' gets its ass-kicked by resistance training 3x a week), All of these things will gladly stand in your way from you becoming your ideal you IF YOU LET THEM!
YOU CHOOSE. YOU DECIDE. YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN. Whatever your motivation may be.. glom onto in and don't let it go! Don't tell anyone what or why you are doing it if that's what it takes! What is that little voice telling you? To sit on the couch and stare at gorgeous celebrities, thinking: I'll never look like that OR
"YOU DESERVE THIS. IF YOU WANT THIS IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU. YOU ARE IN CONTROL!"
Maybe if that little voice isn't saying that to you: I am. Now GO GET IT!
Hey Tristan! I know you from high school and I have my degree in exercise science so I agree with you 100%...I heard the same thing from clients when I was training- and then I became a mom and now I see where they were coming from at least. It is true that children follow what they see and each person is worth it- but once those kids come along, somehow, they take over. Even with my knowledge (and the proof I have seen) it is SUCH a challenge to find the time and energy to spend on yourself. You look great and I'm loving your new blog. I look forward to what else you have to say and wish I lived in CA still so you could kick my butt :)
ReplyDeleteHey Laura! Thank you for your support and your comments! I always invite feedback. I understand the challenges you must face making time for you, your body, and your health and I'll be sure to post tips and pieces of encouragement that may help you as you try to MAKE IT WORK. Ultimatly you are in charge. I love that you know this and take responsibility because with most, that's the biggest challenge of all! If you are half the wife and Mother I imagine you have become then I am positive that if anyone deserves a little me-time, its you! Keep it up! You are probably inspiring so many more people then you even realize just making your health one of your priorities as a busy wife and mother! xoxox
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