How to believe in your own anchor
What do you do when you have no anchor, no support system, or no direction?
Like I said in my last email, a LOT of my clients felt lost when they couldn’t come to the gym for a couple weeks. They felt a little out of control, and they felt like they had momentarily lost their anchor, sense of direction, or compass.
And it happens to people very frequently, regardless of the situation – they start a program, lose their way, gain back the weight, feel bad, and then start a program again. It’s a vicious cycle and it can be hard to break… I’ve seen it a thousand times.
But the beauty of having a personal trainer, a coach, or a community to help you get started is SO IMPORTANT to ensuring your success, especially in the beginning. Because when you think about it- if you’re trying to make a lifestyle/lifelong change, you are going to need mentors to help you find your way. Because you don’t know the way (yet) when it comes to long-term weight loss and fitness success. It’s one of the reasons that you’ve failed in the past.
These mentors will show you how to make lifestyle changes as well as REQUIRE you to get back on track when you falter, no matter what!
Because everyone falters at some point – but the difference between a two day or a 2 year break can often be determined by the strength of your support system.
This is the importance of community. It’s a group of people that share the same ideals as you – and who are committed to the process and to your success.
However, after a time, it’s important that you start to develop the skills to be your own advocate. To be able to rely on yourself to get into the gym, to go running outside, and to make the best decisions at mealtime.
This is the ultimate definition of success for me. To see my clients change their daily habits and then to witness the transformation that takes place in the mind and the body.
As you can imagine, this process takes time- often MUCH, MUCH longer than people expect. But what this process of time delivers to you is the opportunity to do some experiments, to have some moments of trial and error, to make mistakes, to fall off the horse and get back on, and to develop some grit.
It also requires you to discover your deep reason of WHY you want to change your life. Why do you really want to get healthy, or lose weight, or fight the aging process?
Is it because you lost a loved one too soon and you don’t want that to happen to you?
Or could it be that you had a health scare and you finally decided to stop putting it off?
These deep-seated reasons of why are the things that keep you moving towards your goals- no matter what.
When you know that come hell or high water you’re going to get it done.
No gym required.
Just you and your desire to be better.
I pray that this process is as successful for you as I know it can be. Health, energy, and fitness affect your life ALL DAY LONG. And there is no substitute for being in the best shape of your life- nothing feels better!
I wish you continues success on your journey.
