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Monday, March 24, 2014

Motivation Monday - 3/24 - Hard Work


Motivation Monday….

Work Hard. Simple right? Two small words that sound easy, but yet so many people do not know just how hard they may have to work to reach their goals.   Working  hard is a day in, day out, consistent action required by many to be where they want to be.   

I like to touch base with my clients weekly. Each Monday is “Accountability Monday”, and I send out texts and emails asking how everyone did this past week – are they one step further in reaching their goals? Here’s the reality of it: for every one client who had a great week and saw results, there are 3 more who did not. There are often texts back about why they didn’t see the results they wanted, or reached the goal we set together and they committed to – “had to work late and couldn’t work out at the gym”, “family was in and we ate out a lot”  - and so forth.

And every day… EVERY SINGLE DAY… there is someone in the gym who says “I can’t” – do 10 burpees, do a 1 minute plank, run a {fill in the distance}  – yet when they have faith in themselves, share the belief that I have in them, they somehow manage to do it. And is it hard work? Yes, but IT DOES GET DONE.

Are you asking yourself “So what's the difference”? Why do some reach their weekly goals and why do some experience setbacks? 

The difference is HARD WORK. Those who succeed understand that getting to the results you want will require hard work, and that the excuse department is closed! Choosing to live a healthier lifestyle that is outside the norm is not a simple task. It takes dedication to prep foods in advance, eat on a regular schedule despite what work issues or kid’s events come up. Bringing food with you rather than grabbing something easy at the snack bar, or making sure to set aside at least 30 minutes a day for exercise….these are all lifestyle choices that are not the current norm for most people’s busy lives. So, no, it’s not going to be easy….but the hard work it takes is a CHOICE.

Do these difficulties sound familiar in your life?

It’s not just the physical transition that will take place when you CHOOSE to work hard, but more the mental. Commit to your goals and put in the work required. You can CHOOSE to work hard, even on the days you just don’t think you have it in you.  Set up a schedule for both food prep, eating and exercise AND life – you have to make the choice to live the life you want, in the body you want.

 The choice is simple and then the hard work follows.  I BELIEVE IN  YOU!


"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your
goal, you can get there if you are willing to work." ~ Oprah Winfrey

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