Are you an 'all or nothing' kind of person? There's a lot of you out there!
When I consult with new clients I come across this attitude a lot. Guess what - it's a great way to set yourself up to fail!
Why?
Break it down. If you have an all or nothing attitude, when your workouts aren't 'all' you're most likely going to choose 'nothing' because you feel it's not worth doing. Right? Not true!
No one is perfect. We're going to have off days, off workouts, off weeks. So if you think you're going to continuously make perfect choices day after day, week after week for eternity...wrong! If you stay on the couch one night instead of taking a walk, your whole week isn't shot. Get up the next day & start new.
Making a healthy lifestyle change (or any change) will never stick if you're mindset is all or nothing.
The point of fitness or making healthy lifestyle changes is to keep going. Just keep moving, keep trying to stay healthy. Keep growing and learning.
Successful people don't have a magic potion. They're just like everyone else except they just don't quit.
Check your attitude. Are you all or nothing? If so, the next time you start thinking about chucking it all because you had one bad decision, stop & remember to step back, take a breath & keep moving forward.
Need help? We're here and we can help no matter where you live. Contact us emily@ontrackfitness.net or 928-446-2344
"If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two." - Matthew 5:41
This bible verse isn't necessarily talking about exercise, but it applies to anything in life.
It's common knowledge that when a person is trying to change their life, a support system is absolutely vital. Studies show that support from friends and family is one of the most important things a person can have when making a change. Have you found this to be true?
In our beginners half marathon program, our runners have each other to run with. They encourage each other as they run side by side - maybe not even with words. Just having someone to run with is encouragement.
Each person in our program is going through the same trials. Every week our mileage is increasing. Long runs can be scary. The unknown is lurking - "can I actually do this?" Having someone there who's going through the same thing makes it a little easier to keep going mile after mile.
You might not be training for a half marathon, but everyone can be an encouragement to someone else. Look around you. See anyone who could use someone at their side to walk a mile with? Maybe you're just the person they need. Or maybe there's someone in your own life that has been there for you. Take a moment to thank them. It may be just what THEY needed!
If you need someone to walk with you, let us know. It's what we do! Contact us at 928-446-2344 or email us here
