Hi all!
Okay peeps, January is over and we're a week into February. Its time to again explore our goals and reassess how we are doing on the path to reaching them. By this point, new habits are formed and the journey to accomplishing your goals should be like "brushing your teeth." So, now what? Its time to step it up. Sorry, the "routine" has to change a bit if you want to change your body, mind, or life. A sign that you need to mix things up is if you are "comfortable" with your routine. Dale Carnegie once said that life choices need to lean toward the side of things that you fear the most. Its time to get "comfortable" with being uncomfortable if you want to take it to the next level. If you fail to do this, you will only become stale and stagnant. That's not exactly the recipe for success in fitness or in life.
After years in this business, personal trainers observe the 99% of gym goers going through the same routines year after year after year. As an outside observer, they appear no different mentally or physically for YEARS of "working out." They do the same wrong things in the wrong ways and expect results. Why does only one percent of the population seem to push beyond their limits? The one percent rule also seems to apply to business. The one percent rule applies to running as well. Only .05 percent of the population will complete a marathon in their life times. Those of you that have been to a marathon or even a 5k will attest that its simply a different atmosphere and contagious energy that can't be found anywhere else. These people are some of the most educated, experienced, cultured, positive, and interesting people you will ever meet. They are enthusiastic, energetic, giving, and motivating. Many have overcome tremendous odds that would cripple most, yet these people seem to stay positive and persevere. Why do the "fit" make more money, have more education, and stay married more so than the rest of the population? What separates them? Getting out of their comfort zone, testing their limits, and a sense of exploration/adventure. A marathon finish line is like no other place. Only those that cross it will ever experience its energy, happiness, and transforming powers. Marathons are just one of MANY venues to experience such a thing. You don't have to be a runner or want to be one. Many other finish lines that take you out of your comfort zone will do just fine. One thing is for sure though. You have to get off your rear end and stop making excuses.
Like anything in life worth achieving, a lot of sacrifice and pain was endured to produce a positive life change. It all started with committing to do something that scares the heck out of us.
What are you going to do this month to not only remain on the path of resolutions, but to push your limits, explore, and be forever transformed?
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