I'll have to admit.... I'm surprised by how many new people are venturing into this fine community to turn over a new leaf and shape up for the new year. I'm not sure why I'm so surprised. It's something I see year after year in the gym. People sign up, happy as hell and full of energy. They last a few months at best and then they're gone. Some will return again next year, but not all. But there certainly will be another *flock* of new people come January of 09. It's inevitable. And it's sad.
So while you start this journey and make your goals, ask yourself what group you want to find yourself in come January of 09.
Do you want to be one of the ones who drops out? Or do you want to be one of the few who are still going strong and making strides.
If you pick the latter, which I certainly hope.... please realize that this is truly a journey. It takes years for some of us to reach our goals relative to health and physique. People drop out after a few months b/c they realize this isn't easy. And I'm not going to sit here and sugar-coat it. It's not easy. But it's worth every drop of sweat if you find the courage and mentality to adopt this lifestyle. If you can do this, you'll realize that it's not just about looking and feeling good. There is a lot more to it.
People drop out b/c they didn't spend the necessary time managing their perceptions and more importantly their expectations. This is as much a mental pursuit as it is a physical. Don't forget this.
The more excited you are to get started, the greater the chances you'll forget about the mental side of things as you focus entirely on the physical. This will be a fatal error.
So......
Take your time and focus on small steps. The Turtle and the Hare couldn't be a more applicable story to any other pursuit.
Simply making a goal of losing 40 lbs in the new year is not going to be enough for the vast majority of you. This initial drive and motivation will not last, period.
So ask yourself..... have you done enough to ensure consistency?
Best to ya!
So while you start this journey and make your goals, ask yourself what group you want to find yourself in come January of 09.
Do you want to be one of the ones who drops out? Or do you want to be one of the few who are still going strong and making strides.
If you pick the latter, which I certainly hope.... please realize that this is truly a journey. It takes years for some of us to reach our goals relative to health and physique. People drop out after a few months b/c they realize this isn't easy. And I'm not going to sit here and sugar-coat it. It's not easy. But it's worth every drop of sweat if you find the courage and mentality to adopt this lifestyle. If you can do this, you'll realize that it's not just about looking and feeling good. There is a lot more to it.
People drop out b/c they didn't spend the necessary time managing their perceptions and more importantly their expectations. This is as much a mental pursuit as it is a physical. Don't forget this.
The more excited you are to get started, the greater the chances you'll forget about the mental side of things as you focus entirely on the physical. This will be a fatal error.
So......
Take your time and focus on small steps. The Turtle and the Hare couldn't be a more applicable story to any other pursuit.
Simply making a goal of losing 40 lbs in the new year is not going to be enough for the vast majority of you. This initial drive and motivation will not last, period.
So ask yourself..... have you done enough to ensure consistency?
Best to ya!
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