Fit For Life: Time Passages

Fit For Life: Time Passages

So you are out of shape and unhealthy and unfit. When did this happen? Why did this happen? And if you could turn back the hands of time what would you do differently? I was watching a show on television this week, and every time someone got shot or died, time would be rewound to get a more favorable outcome. I started thinking…most of us weren’t born fat, out of shape, diabetic or with high cholesterol. We were born healthy, didn’t need to be taught how to roll, crawl, stand up or walk; yet many people find these simple tasks difficult. What is happening to the human population, and why are simple infant developmental movements so difficult to do? 

Think back.

When did this happen to you? Were you heavy as an adolescent, and it stayed with you until now? Were you a lazy teenager that kept getting worse into adulthood? Did it start after college, marriage, childbirth, or in retirement? Think about it long and hard, and try to remember when you were able to perform movements effortlessly. You can remember the time when you walked up a flight of stairs without being out of breath, or fit in your skinny jeans, and actually liked the way you looked. The bad news is that we can’t reboot the system and go back in time to get to the place we once where, but we can look ahead and get back there in the future. 

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The past is the past.

It drives me crazy when people tell me they were in great shape when they were younger, or were great athletes in college, or how thin they were before giving birth. I always tell them they can get back there with a little hard work and effort. Lets face it folks, you need to get out of the mindset that you are what you are and accept it as the forever you. Stop thinking that you can’t get back to where you were - because you can. I have a guarantee to my clients at Fit Body Bootcamp, that if you follow my advice and my program, you will get the results you want. No other fitness facility can guarantee that. I do because I know without a doubt that everybody has the capabilities to be their best. It isn’t easy, and it takes proper planning, hard work, and a lot of discipline, but it can be done. We all know somebody that has a success story. A woman gives birth, and 3 months later she is doing a fitness contest. Or that obese guy from high school that cleaned up his act and looks better than when he was younger. Or the grandmother that still bikes, gardens, and lives a vital life. Why can these people achieve results, live a healthy lifestyle, and still look great? Because they give it thought, effort, and they don’t jump on quick fixes and harmful things that give them instant gratification. They eat the grilled chicken instead of the parm. They eat baked, not mashed potatoes. They broil fish, instead of fry. They walk up the stairs, don’t wait for the closest parking space, and they hike while others are watching TV. 

Choices you make.

You see, it’s all about the choices you make that determine the outcome of your health. You need to be ready, and decide that you need to make a change. It is at that time, when you decide you have had enough, and you put a plan into action, that you will begin to see results. I was talking with a client and they were telling me how simple it is to get fit and feel great again. Simple, yes, but not easy. Nothing worth anything is easy, but the formula is simple. Eat real unprocessed food, exercise regularly, drink lots of water, and get plenty of rest. That’s it. It takes planning and some effort on your part but it can be done, and has been done, by many. If you are unsure or nervous about getting started, give a pro a call. I can put you on a program and you will be feeling better within a week’s time. Guaranteed. So think back to where you were when you started your steady decline, and picture yourself back there again, because it is possible. The only thing stopping you from getting there is YOU. 

 

So what will be your reason? Find the motivation that works best for you. If you don’t have the motivation and drive to start it yourself, come to Providence Fit Body Boot Camp, and I will get you going. Working with a coach will get you there more effectively and efficiently. If one of these inspires you to get started, then go with it, but remember, ultimately it is your health that is at stake. And that impacts all the people around you – your spouse or partner, your children, your family. It impacts your ability to earn a living. Being healthy helps you have a positive outlook in life. You're more likely to be happy, in general. We all need to keep moving – the rewards just keep adding up – so, start now, and let me know what motivates you! Leave me a message on Facebook or Twitter….and I’ll share your motivation with others. We’re all in this life together – let’s make it a healthy one! (On Facebook at Providence Fit Body Boot Camp; on Twitter - @MattEspeut)