Change can be that bit easier if you start right…
I’m assuming that you are reading this because you’d like to make a “change” to your life.
If that`s correct, great. And good news: you’ve come to the right place.
It may be that you want to lose weight from around your middle. You might want to add some muscle for a stronger and more athletic look. Perhaps you just want to get a little bit fitter, healthier and happier so you can look and feel better, both in your own skin and your outlook. It may be the case you need to offload, open up about the problems that are causing you stress.
You see, “change” means something different to everyone. Your vision of change will be different to mine, or to your friends, family and colleagues.
And that’s why in order for you to turn your personal hope into a reality, you need to know exactly what “your change” is, and what it means to you.
Abstract ambition
To explain. Most people would like to “lose some weight”. You’ve almost certainly said it at some point, which is likely why you`re reading this in the first place. I know that I’ve said it. But when we say “I want to lose some weight”,apart from body fat, what does it mean – really?
After all, there’s very few professions where your weight genuinely matters. All I can think of is astronaut, jockey or boxer. Otherwise it’s just a number on a set of bathroom scales (which we need to lose).
Feel-good factors
So when we say we want to lose weight, we’re not actually saying we want to lose weight. It’s just a term, really, because muscle weighs heavier than fat. We are really saying we want to feel or do things that we currently don’t feel or can’t do.
In reality, we are saying one or some of the following:
“I want to feel more confident”
“I want to be fitter for my kids”
“I want to feel less stress in my life, or more able to cope”
“I want to look fit and healthy”
“I want to feel happier”
“I want my clothes to fit better”
Reframe your fitness!
My point is this: if we only ever say “I want to lose weight” then the chances are we won’t succeed. The key to all successful efforts is to know exactly why you want to do it.
It doesn’t have to be a single reason; it can be a combination of related or unrelated factors. The only thing they need to have in common is that they are positive motivating forces.
So instead of thinking: “I don’t want to feel fat”, tell yourself, “I want to feel healthier”.
Identifying your real reason you want to change, then reframing it in a positive way, will give you the focus and motivation you need to take the small and smart steps that will move you closer to achieving your goal.
So today, when you get five minutes, sit down with a piece of paper and write down the real reason you want to change your life for the better. I’m not exaggerating when I say that finding the time to do this simple exercise will be the single-biggest factor behind you finally achieving your health goals, or your fitness targets, so you can start living the life you want, and deserve.
Helping hand
If you’re struggling to identify your real reasons for wanting to get your life in shape, then I want to do everything I can to help. Simply drop me a line at info@hunkydory.me and we’ll put our heads together to come up with a plan of action to get you to where you want to be.
It will be HunkyDory – Your life, be Happy…
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