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The
Psychology of Weight Loss: Part 6 - It's
not about Numbe |
by:
Greg
Ryan Fitness Expert |
IT'S
NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS!
The health clubs are always racking their
brains trying to figure out why they have
such a hard time keeping members coming
back. Most owners would argue that cash
flow and profit margins are the most important
reason to retain membership. Yes, but what
drives customers to these health clubs?
These owners have lost touch with what matters
most, the customer! Give the customer more
than they expect and they will continue
to do business with you. Selling a product
or service is about people more so than
numbers on a spreadsheet.
SINK HOLES VS. POTHOLES
I want you to think of this principle in
your workout. You know it is very easy to
get burdened down with all the details of
an exercise and diet program. While guidelines
are necessary, at times focusing too much
on the numbers can and will set you up for
failure.
You may start to think all this counting
calories, reps, and keeping track of heart
rates are too much to accomplish. Unexpectedly,
you start to lose sight of your goals and
it becomes more of a job than a hobby or
stress release. You may even quit exercising.
This can be an immediate sinkhole for you.
It would be unrealistic to think you are
not going to have some tough days. It's
hard getting in shape. It takes determination
and discipline. More importantly, it takes
looking over those down days to the end
goal. Do not get too worked up about hitting
all the numbers on the charts all the time.
The bigger challenge lies in the follow
through. In order to follow through, you
have to have a certain amount of PERSONAL
FITNESS ACCOUNTABLITY!
IT'S BEING SOLD OUT! The only way you will
follow through on an exercise program is
to be sold out. The military calls them
"lifers." These are people who are committed
to something for the long haul. Are you
a lifer? Could you be a lifer?
A lifer has a sold out mindset. He or she
realizes that there will be potholes to
go through; there may even be a sinkhole
up ahead, but they get through it or they
go around the situation. It may take support
from others, but it gets done. You may not
be a lifer today, but you could be if you
don't make changes now! Why do you think
New Year's Resolutions don't work? Waiting
to start a good exercise program begs the
question, "Are you serious enough about
it to begin now instead of putting it off
till a certain time?" Now is the time to
start. BEING SOLD OUT IS AN ATTITUDE OF
THE HEART! IT'S THE BIG PICTURE Each of
you is different. You will put into exercise
a certain amount of effort and everyone
will get something different from it. You
cannot just package good intentions and
say, "If you do this or if you buy that,
you will receive this in return." It just
doesn't work that way.
But, I will guarantee you this: committing
to exercise and eating right will bring
you nothing but positive and fulfilling
rewards, both physically and emotionally.
It could very well save your life some day.
It saved mine!
A PROMISE THAT CAN NOT BE BROKEN.
I have bad days. I have good days. I have
days I had wish I had never started exercising.
I want fried foods some days. I eat fried
foods sometimes. I want to take a vacation
from it all. I take a vacation from it all.
Yet, at the end of the day, some small voice
inside reminds me of that decision I made
many years ago. I can't turn back even when
I want to. I made a commitment to myself
years ago:
Never be afraid to ask for help and realize
every day to focus on the big picture.
What about you? Are you going to sell out
to being miserable, achy, low energy, and
suffer from low self-esteem? Or are you
going to make a meaningful decision to get
in better health? Let's do it together.
In a nut shell:
While guidelines are needed, try not to
get bogged down with the details. Make a
decision to make exercise and eating right
a priority in your life, even if it is not
up to your expectations. Exercise and better
eating will give back a very fulfilling
life. But you have to keep your eye on the
ball. Speed bumps and potholes will always
be there in season. The process of avoiding
them can be a lot more fun than you can
imagine.
About the Author
Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert
and former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body
building champion, public speaker and
personal trainer to the stars. He is a
best selling author of the Changing from
the INSIDE Start getting in better shape
today! For FREE MINI COURES click here
www.resolutions.bz
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