When You Just Don't Wanna

We’ve all been there.

An alarm clock ringing too early.

Complete physical and mental exhaustion after a long day.

That moment when you simply can’t bear the thought of getting your workout in.

Those are the moments that we typically cave.

When we give ourselves permission to say “tomorrow.”

And the cycle repeats.

To make it even worse, it’s also usually the scenario that involves making quick, convenient, and often less than healthy food choices.

This cycle causes consistent weight gain, poor health, and months or years of shame and frustration.

It leads us down a road that can be incredibly hard for people to return from.

So, I want to tell you what will make all the difference when you have that experience of just NOT wanting to…

It’s doing it anyway.

Because hitting snooze and sleeping in or driving to the gym vs home after work is all a choice.

The key to serious success in most areas of life is feeling resistance and pushing through it anyway.

Because pretty much everything that’s going to give you life-changing results is hard work.

If it was supposed to be easy, everyone would be healthy, strong, fit, successful, in the perfect marriage, etc.

So, the next time that resistance pops up for you, OWN your choice, feel the resistance, and do it anyway.

How To Handle Judgement Against Your Commitment

Whether it’s snarky comments about your commitment to healthy eating, doubtful looks from friends and family who don’t believe you can stick with it, or the food pusher who just won’t leave you alone, most people who’ve started their health and fitness journey have experienced one or more of those scenarios.

And these events can be absolutely detrimental to one’s commitment if we’re not careful.

The reason I’m sharing this with you today is because I want you to be prepared when these things start showing up.

Expecting the unexpected is one of the best ways to navigate situations like this.

So why would friends and loved ones be seemingly interested in sabotaging your health and success?

Well, simply put – it really has nothing to do with you.

It’s their own insecurities coming out and being projected on you.

Or it may even be their fear coming out around what it means for their relationship with you if you change.

It could even be plain jealousy.

Whatever the case may be, be prepared and know that it truly has nothing to do with you.

You don’t have to take the food from the food pusher. “No, I’m good” is a perfectly acceptable response.

You don’t have to fall to judgmental eyes out of fear of rejection/isolation.

You’re getting healthy for YOU and everyone in your life benefits from that – remember this if things ever get super tough in this department.

I hope this helps. Or, if there’s someone else in your life who needs to hear this, please feel free to forward this message on.

Here’s to wrapping up 2019 as your healthiest YOU.

Be The Change!

One of the most powerful ways to not only stay committed to your fitness and health routine but to actually fall in love with it is by supporting and recruiting those you care about to join you.

 Less than 7% of people in the western world are “chronic exercisers” – meaning they’re consistent with exercise multiple days per week for an unending timespan.

 That’s sad and scary.

 But one of the ways to ensure you get into the 7% is to lift up those around you.

 Lead them to join you in health. Recruit them in your mission to make everyone and everything in your life stronger, happier, and more vibrant.

 Don’t let them buy their own excuses (and you don’t buy your own either).

 Because you know you love and care about those who are close to you.

 You want the best for their health, strength, confidence, and more.

 Start the change and be the change.

 Take them by the hand and ensure that you and those you love never sit on the sidelines of life again.

When You Want To Give Up

Humans, by nature, are not designed to be crazy enthusiastic about going to the gym or getting fit.

 Truthfully, our DNA wants us to do what we have to do to hunt and gather food then reserve our energy supply.

 You see, our wiring hasn’t caught up with how quickly we’ve progressed as a species over thousands of years.

 Even 100 years ago, food was much harder to come by than it is today.

 So, between the temptation of any food you can imagine at your fingertips constantly and the fact that our DNA has us wired to conserve energy, it’s no wonder more people than ever struggle with their weight.

 And I believe this wiring is one of the reasons so many people struggle to stay consistent in their fitness and why the yo-yo approach is so real.

 Since you’re not required to gather food to eat and you’re probably not going to be chased by wild animals randomly like our ancestors, we’ve got to find another way to stay on track. J

 Here are a few things to consider…

 Think about the feeling and the end result. How will you feel in your skin 24/7 when you achieve your goal? I promise that alone is worth it.

 Acknowledge your DNA and do it anyway. J You’re not too lazy, too tired, or whatever the thing may be. Regardless of whether or not you want to take care of your body, don’t even give yourself the choice.

 Think 6 months into the future. Things will either be better or worse with your health and body. What choice do you want to make?

 I hope that gives you some good things to think about and motivation when times feel tough!