Your climb to the top!

Sometimes, starting a fitness lifestyle can seem overwhelming. It’s like standing at the bottom of a high mountain, and wondering if and how you will make it to the top.

As with any goal, there are fundamental things you must do in order to achieve success. Below are things that will help you build a good foundation to ensure that your lifestyle becomes just that and not a short term goal that you quickly lose interest in.

As I always say, “Focus your mind first, and the rest will follow”.

What do you want?
Saying “I want to lose "x" lbs” is superficial. You must dig deep within yourself to find the root of your goal in order to find real motivation. Why do you want to lose "x" lbs? To fit into a bikini for your upcoming vacation? To get heart healthy? To be able to play ball with your kids again? To feel better about yourself and your body? To feel sexy, comfortable in your own skin? Ask yourself the tough questions, and don’t stop asking until you have your answers... this will be very important to your ultimate success.

How will you know when you have it?
What will it look like when you reach your goal? What will it feel like? How will it sound? These are things you need to think about in order to be able to paint a vivid picture of what you want. Did you know the brain can’t differentiate between real and imagined? So, if you can imagine it, you’ll be more likely to succeed, as your brain will believe it to be real already!

Do you have a plan?
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This is key to knowing how to get where you want to go. If you have never been to Italy, you can’t just hop on a random plane and hope to get there. The same is true with achieving fitness goals.

Hire a personal trainer, or email me to find out about my Lifestyle Transformation Programs. You will need expert guidance with your fitness and nutrition in order to get real results.

Be accountable.
Find a way to be accountable. Whether it’s calling your best friend to check in after your workout, or hiring a trainer (the financial investment is very motivating, and keeps you accountable to someone who won’t let you off the hook). I expect my clients to check in with me, more frequently in the beginning of their journey. Knowing someone is keeping an eye on you, rooting for you, and is there to support you is very positive and powerful.

Don’t beat yourself up
Realize that we all stray from time to time. Don’t allow this to be an excuse to keep on straying. Lose the “all or nothing” attitude. It’s ok to be human, and if you fall off the wagon, accept your behavior, and in the very next breath, get back on the program. Simple as that. Guilt and self-loathing are wasted emotions. Pat yourself on the back for getting back on track quickly, and know that sticking with it is what will ensure your success!

If you start with these core elements, you’re sure to have a successful climb to the top of your mountain!

Keep the faith - you can do it!