jleffing’s BodyBlog

We all have obstacles to our fitness goals.  Sometimes, they are external: vacation, hectic day, family or friends visiting, family or friends not supportive of our fitness goals, etc.  Sometimes, the obstacles are internal: we’re tired, in a bad mood, sad, mentally spent, etc.  However, the true champion is a person who simply finds a way to overcome the obstacles to get the job done.

While some obstacles are valid and cannot be overcome immediately (such as a sickness, a death in the family, etc.), the fact is that the vast majority of obstacles can and must be overcome.  Tired?  Workout anyway!  You may have a crappy workout, sure.  But the champion doesn’t focus on the "crappy"; he/she focuses on the "workout"!

Too busy?  Get up earlier and do your workout first thing, or do it later in the day.  No time to cook?  Then bring a few bars or ready-to-drink shakes or other protein-packed (and carb-packed, if applicable) snacks with you until meal time.  Family in town?  Excuse yourself for a half-hour to hour to do your workout, or bring them with you.  Friends bringing you sugary, fat-filled goodies?  Put them in the freezer until you allow yourself your one indulgence for the week.

Whatever.  You get the idea.  95% of the time, there are ALWAYS methods to overcome your obstacles.  Overcome them, and you will already be a winner!

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