It is 2009, the old excuses for not getting in the shape you want and deserve dont work anymore. You are blinded but worthy at the same time. I strongly believe that anyone can be happy with their physique, and it is not as hard as you think it is.
1. I have no time.
According to a story in a recent issue of Men’s Health magazine, Barack Obama works out for 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Obama doesn’t just play basketball either. Our new president stays fit to lead with cardio and weight lifting. He also says he wishes he could train 90 minutes a day. Have you ever seen what the daily schedule of a U.S. president looks like? If the busiest man in the world can train every day for 45 minutes a day, then what’s your excuse? ZIP IT! You ain’t got one!
2. It is too expensive.
Getting in shape certainly is expensive… if you keep wasting hundreds of dollars, month after month on worthless “miracle” weight loss pills, internal cleansing gimmicks and “magic” potions that all claim to make you slim. Your journey for those imaginary “6-pack” abs will not only continue to be expensive, you’ll go broke. Walking, jogging, calisthenics and body weight exercises are FREE. If you want to know what’s really expensive, mark up the cost of legitimate expenses like natural food, gym memberships, fitness education, dumbbells and so on, and compare that to your doctor’s bill when you’re sick.
It is funny how I see excuses after excuses that working with a fitness professional is very expensive but at the same time we buy jewelry, expensive dinners, waste every single day on $3-$4 Starbucks coffee, cigarettes, and fancy clothes. And we dont have money to keep the fat off so we will be diseases free.
3. I have no support.
Experts on social influence say your income will be approximately equal to the average of your 5 closest friends. Not only do I think that’s pretty darn accurate, I also believe that your health is your greatest wealth, and your physical condition will be about equal to the average of your 5 closest friends. It’s a real challenge to stay positive, focused and active when you’re surrounded by critical people and negative influences. However, in 2009, lack of support is no longer a valid excuse. Joining one of our small group training or boot camp is the perfect opportunity. Online social networking is exploding and more IN PERSON friendships and associations are being made from an internet connection than ever before. Training buddies can be found online. Connect with them. Mentors and coaches are easily found online. Hire them. Support forums have been around for years. Use them. No support from your current friends? Stop whining, start reaching out and go make new ones. In 2009, support partners and new friends are just a click/reach away.
4. I can’t lose weight because of my genetics.
Fortunately I love learning and educating myself on the topic, and top scientists have mapped the human genome! In the past few years, numerous genes linked to obesity have been discovered but the obesity epidemic we’re facing today has only developed over the past 50 years and genetic mutations that lead to serious obesity are extremely rare.
Genetic predisposition only means that you have a tendency. It’s when the genetics meet lifestyle and environment that the genes express themselves. If you have a family history of heart disease, is it smart to smoke, eat junk, be a stressed-out type-A maniac and a couch potato? Well of course not, and it’s the same with obesity. If you have a tendency predisposing you towards obesity, you’d better be the person doing the MOST exercise not the least. You’d better be the person paying the MOST attention to your nutrition. You’d better be the person with the healthiest lifestyle. But unfortunately, it’s usually the opposite. Most people throw up their arms and get frustrated saying, “what’s the use, I was not cut out that way.” Sorry. That won’t fly in 2009. The latest research says genetics are a factor, but a tendency is not a destiny!
5. I dont know how.
The lamest excuse of them all in 2009 is “I don’t know how.” NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL AFTER THEY HAVE ACTUALLY DONE IT! You don’t need to know how at first. To get started, you only need to know WHAT… what is the goal? Then as we say, practice is the mother of Mastery. Not wishy-washy resolutions that have no real thought behind them, but real goals. In writing. Based emotions! As you continue to affirm, visualize and focus on your goal with clarity, belief, and expectation, your new goal or intention will be received by your subconscious. Once a goal is accepted into your subconscious mind, your brain, being a goal-seeking mechanism, will turn on your attention filters to seek out all the information you will ever need to reach your goal. I can proudly say this because I have read it numerous times and most importantly applied it.
As your brain guides your attention, your direction and your behavior, you will discover that today, in 2009, there is more good information, coaching and instruction available than ever before.
Make your 2009 best ever….it is not too late to get your body back!!
What is your goal and plan for 2009? Post a comment about it. Let me know so I can keep you accountable.
You can either make excuses or get results, but you cant do both.
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