The A Factor - The Secret to keeping your weight loss program
going!
Twenty years ago, I did not aspect to accomplish what I have in
the fitness world. And I surely didn't dream about writing best
selling books. However, two things I did know; first by
exercising and eating better allowed me to be involved in
something much greater than me. And second, I was not afraid to
ask for help and support.
We live in a world filled with pride, denial and laziness. It's
just that simple. Your success in weight loss, sports
conditioning or general fitness comes down to one simple thing,
asking for help.
Our country use to be goal oriented. People use to take pride
(good pride) in the fact that they were in a process of
accomplishing something. Today, most want something for nothing.
If that were not the case, America would not be the fattest
nation on earth and getting larger every day.
Very soon each one of you will either choose or be forced to
take some personal responsibility in your health and fitness
levels. Forced? Yes! The truth is, the way things look, each one
of you will either face the music on your terms or some life
changing circumstance is going to come your way that will force
you to take a good long look at your health. Scare tactic, you
bet cha!
So what do you do? You, get a medical check up if necessary and
just start moving.
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With all the fitness and diet programs out there, you would
think people in our country would be getting in better shape.
We're not. Why? All of us are confused, frustrated and burdened
down at the contradictory of medicine and fitness for one
reason, and the other reasons involve issues we have already
discussed. The key in motivating yourself to exercise is to keep
your eye on the big picture. If you don't, the details will
become a quicksand pit. The big picture is:
JUST MOVE IT!
So much money and time is spent on gimmicks and diet fads that
only get used for a short time, with little or no results.
The big picture is about being realistic, not to have high
expectations, but to focus on internal health issues, such as
blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol levels and a quiet mind.
The challenge is that you have grown accustomed to being
motivated by instant gratification. It is more of a priority to
look good rather than to have lower stress levels.
You get frustrated because you are trying to fight a battle you
can't win with something fast and easy. It's called aging. You
blame aging on other things in hopes there is something out
there that you can do or take that will get you the results you
want in the shortest amount of time. The truth is while good
looks are a good measurement; they are only perks in the big
picture.
THERE ARE NO MAGIC FORMULAS!
FROM MY BOOK JUST MOVE IT! www.resolutions.bz
Next you ask for directions and support. This may be the make or
break it area in your success in getting in better shape. When
developing a good support system, there are important things to
remember. Here are a few things to mark off your checklist when
you are building personal fitness accountability.
What kind of people do you associate with? ***Toxic -
Non-supportive, pessimistic, victim mentality. ***Non-Toxic -
Encouraging, happy, forward thinkers. Do you consider yourself
to be a prideful person? (Is it hard for you to ask for
directions? ***Asking for support is a sin of strength not
weakness. When was the last time you went on a vacation?
***Rewarding yourself for hard work motivates you to push harder
and stay focused. Do you have any honest and authentic people
around you? ***Find a trustworthy friend to help you, with your
goals Do you have anyone you admire? ***Find someone you can
emulate.
Your weight loss, energy levels and general health can start
changing today if only you are not afraid to ask for help. Good
luck and keep an open mind.
---------------------------------------------------- Greg Ryan
is a well known author of the Changing from the