It’s that time of year again! People are searching for the next best thing to change their lives and help them get fit!
The problem is- they are often looking for a quick solution- such as a 6-week program, a 30 day cleanse, or a 12-week transformation to get them to their goals once and for all.
Unfortunately, it just doesn’t work that way.
It’s actually not the workout programs that are the issue, but it’s the TIMELINE that is the problem – the mindset of short-term thinking that becomes the real handicap to long-term results.
Let’s think about it…if you want to achieve weight loss and fitness, you know this is a lifelong endeavor, not a 6-week challenge or a 30-day diet. And in that case, if you are looking for a short-term commitment, you are ultimately going to fail long term. To truly become the person you want to be and have the body you want to have, you need to COMMIT to a LIFETIME of changes to your eating habits, your daily routine, and consistent workouts.
Does this mean you have to go out and buy a lifetime membership at a gym? No, but let’s start with a year. Yes, 1 whole year.
Because if you’re honest with yourself about what it’s going to take, you know that 6 or 12 weeks isn’t going to do it. In fact, if you only want to commit to 6 or 12 weeks, then my advice is don’t waste your time because you’re not ready to do the real work that it will take to transform your body. Sound harsh? Perhaps, but some truth and honesty are what you need when you really really want to lose weight, get fit and change your life! You don’t need another quick fix, a no carb diet or some hardcore boot camp to whip you into shape. Ultimately, all that is just going to get you is- rebound sugar cravings and probably a back injury.
So this year 2019, please consider doing something different than what you’ve done in the past. Work on the mentality of a new life, one with daily workouts and lots of vegetables and salads. Make huge weight loss and fitness goals, and then make a reasonable plan to reach them. Keep in mind that this is a marathon, not a sprint, and slow and steady will absolutely win the race! This is about changing your eating habits and scheduling workouts all the time, and it’s not easy to change a lifestyle- it takes hard work over an extended period to really get there.
But here’s the good part:
You CAN do it.
It can be FUN!
There are people who will hold you accountable and make sure you are doing things right.
And finally, it is WORTH IT.
Start today, and make a plan for the whole month of what you can do to move forward. and then do it next month and the next.
Make this your best year yet!
Come see us at Essential Fitness for your health and nutritional needs! Here are a couple of our upcoming events!
Our next workshop is Saturday, Jan. 12th– from 9:00-10:30 at Essential Fitness. We will do a group workout, then discuss goal setting, building resolve, commitment, and distribute new BINDER material, followed by a member coffee social hour from 10-10:30 am. Free to members, non-members $35.00. Please call the front desk to register- 949.264.6767
“Wellness Weekend” Friday, February 22-24, 2019 in Palm Desert. Join us for an amazing transformation weekend designed to challenge and inspire you to reach new heights in 2019! This will be a weekend of signature E.F. Personal Training workouts, workshops on mindset, goal setting, and nutrition, plus the building of lifelong friendships and community that will support you all year long!
Same brand, totally different ingredients. The maple cured bacon one has 1.5 grams of fat and and 10 grams sugar. Swap out black beans for ZERO fat and 1 gram sugar!
Strawberries are so delicious, especially in the summer! Choose fresh ones over dried fruit such as Craisins. Specifically, – one small, 1/4 cup of craisins has a whopping 29 grams of sugar, compared to 1 Full Cup of strawberries that contains just 8 grams of sugar. With this switch, you get more food, more vitamins, feel full longer, and fewer calories.
Finally- the dreaded soda. This full can of ginger ale has a ridiculous 35 grams of sugar, compared to ZERO grams in the LaCroix. Sure, it tastes different, but put some lemon and ice in it and give it time, you can get used to it! And no, diet soda is not an option – it is filled with super sweet artificial sweetener, and sends you in the wrong direction.
