I read a post somewhere about people not staying focused and I must confess that I have grown really impatient with people I know personally who constantly see me and want to tell me about their exercise program, or lack there-of. The conversation usually goes,
Them: I’m going to the gym tonight and I went the other day and it’s great!
Me: Yea, that’s why I love this stuff. Little progress each day is what counts.
Them: Do you think I can lose 50 (or X) pounds by next summer?
Me: That may be too much, but I’m sure if you’re consistent you won’t care if it’s only 25, you’re going to feel and look much better.
Them: Yea, do you think I should blah-blah-blah (I begin tuning out at this point)
Why? Because next week when I see them…
Them: I didn’t make it to the gym but once this week cause I was so busy, but on Monday, I’m getting back on track…
I’ve talked exercise with a lot of folks over the years and have been asked just about every question. However, a majority (I would say everyone, but I do know a couple of folks who have been consistent in the past 2 years, not 5+years, but recent past) of those I’ve ever talked to who had goals they can’t reach had one thing in common no matter how big or small they want to become: They have never been consistent with their training or diet.
No use pondering like a Greek philosopher whether aerobics or weight training is better for losing fat, whether machines are as good as free weights, whether creatine works or not, or if supplements are real food, if the person has NEVER even gone 30 days without missing a workout, meal, AND without fast food. When your car doesn’t make left turns at the drive-thru like NASCAR, when the people at your favorite restaurant don’t know your name but the gym owners do, and when your name gets deleted off the pizza-joints Caller-ID, then lets figure out what’s going wrong. Until then, don’t vent on me. As a married guy, I pay my Venting-Dues everyday.
Still promising that you’ll do better "on Monday", or for the New Year?
I’m Old School. The Game is meant to be sold, not told. Don’t talk about it, be about it.
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