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The
Psychology of Weight Loss #6 - It's Not
About Numbers
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by:
Greg Ryan Fitness Expert
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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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