Exercise and weight loss for life - The magic
formula
By: Greg Ryan - High profile
fitness expert!
ATTITUDE #1: IT'S NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS!
The health clubs are always
racking their brains trying to figure out why they have such a hard time
keeping members coming back. Most owners would argue that cash flow and
profit margins are the most important reason to retain membership. Yes, but
what drives customers to these health clubs?
These owners have lost
touch with what matters most, the customer! Give the customer more than they
expect and they will continue to do business with you. Selling a product or
service is about people more so than numbers on a spreadsheet.
SINK
HOLES VS. POTHOLES
I want you to think of this principle in your
workout. You know it is very easy to get burdened down with all the details
of an exercise and diet program. While guidelines are necessary, at times
focusing too much on the numbers can and will set you up for failure.
You may start to think all this counting calories, reps, and keeping track
of heart rates are too much to accomplish. Unexpectedly, you start to lose
sight of your goals and it becomes more of a job than a hobby or stress
release. You may even quit exercising. This can be an immediate sinkhole for
you.
It would be unrealistic to think you are not going to have some
tough days. It's hard getting in shape. It takes determination and
discipline. More importantly, it takes looking over those down days to the
end goal. Do not get too worked up about hitting all the numbers on the
charts all the time.
ATTITUDE #2: IT'S BEING SOLD OUT! The only way
you will follow through on an exercise program is to be sold out. The
military calls them "lifers." These are people who are committed to
something for the long haul. Are you a lifer? Could you be a lifer?
A lifer has a sold out mindset. He or she realizes that there will be
potholes to go through; there may even be a sinkhole up ahead, but they get
through it or they go around the situation. It may take support from others,
but it gets done. You may not be a lifer today, but you could be if you
don't make changes now!
DECISION MAKING
I was named Mr.
Michigan in the statewide bodybuilding contest in 1988. When I competed in
bodybuilding contests, it took me a good month to decide if I really wanted
to go for that particular goal. The decision process was well thought out. I
realized the days ahead would bring doubt, frustration, pain, and at times,
humility. There is a sense of relief that comes with making a decision.
Perhaps because once that decision is made, all the pressure is off.
BEING SOLD OUT IS AN ATTITUDE OF THE HEART!
PERSEVERANCE Having a
sold out attitude helps you persevere through some of the down times. There
were a lot of times I just wanted to quit. But I always remembered that I
had made a decision to stay in it for the long haul. My workouts did not
have to be perfect all the time, as long as I kept moving forward. I just
had to persevere, no matter what! So I did.
SELF- MOTIVATION A small
part of all of us needs to be self- motivated. You cannot do it alone. You
will always need a good support system; however, somewhere inside a little
self- motivation needs to be smoldering to keep the fire going.
SELF
- DISCIPLINED Having self-discipline is different than being self-motivated.
You can be motivated, but not disciplined. However, you cannot be
disciplined without being motivated. No one will or can exercise for you.
Nor can they tell you what to eat for the rest of your life. Being
self-disciplined requires you to consistently keep the main goal in mind.
ATTITUDE #3: IT'S THE BIG PICTURE Each of you is different. You will put
into exercise a certain amount of effort and everyone will get something
different from it. You cannot just package good intentions and say, "If you
do this or if you buy that, you will receive this in return." It just
doesn't work that way.
In a nut shell:
While guidelines are
needed, try not to get bogged down with the details. Make a decision to make
exercise and eating right a priority in your life, even if it is not up to
your expectations. Exercise and better eating will give back a very
fulfilling life. But you have to keep your eye on the ball. Speed bumps and
potholes will always be there in season. The process of avoiding them can be
a lot more fun than you can imagine.
About the Author
Greg Ryan is a best selling author, former employee of Kathy Smith, and high
profile fitness expert. LOSE WEIGHT IMMEDIATELY! Discover the common sense way
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