Hello everyone....and we are now officially into Summer. I hope you all had a fun, safe Fourth of July.
The other day my wife spoke to a gentleman that stopped into the Studio for some information. He was extremely overweight – probably about 350-400 lbs. – and said that he wanted to lose about 40-60 lbs. He told her that he has high blood pressure and diabetes. My wife asked if he was doing any type of exercise right now and he said that all he does is walk on occasion and “exercise with the kids I teach”. He had noted that he was a teacher, so my wife asked what he taught. He teaches Fitness!!
My wife explained what we do at our Studio and discussed his options. He said that he would think about it – and I never expect to see him again.
What is he thinking about?? He has high blood pressure and diabetes, and seemed to have a difficult time breathing just by walking. And this gentleman was hired by one of our schools to teach Fitness. What is wrong with this picture?
Is he thinking about his diabetes – how in a few years diabetes may cause him to go blind, or cause gangrene that may cause amputation of one or more of his limbs? Or is he thinking about his high blood pressure that may cause a stroke or heart attack.
He’s probably thinking that he doesn’t need our facility because he’s on medication. Medication only treats the symptoms of these diseases; it doesn’t cure them.
Maybe he’s thinking about all the excuses why he can’t get healthy:
5 Worst Excuses for Not Getting Healthy
We all want to be healthy and slim, right? So why aren't we? Oh, there could be a genetic or medication issue that's holding you back.
As a Total Wellness expert, I have worked with a large number of clients over the years. And believe me when I tell you -- excuses for not getting healthy are not only a dime a dozen, but they also don't make a lot of sense!
I’m Too Old to Start Now!
It’s never too late to get healthy. Cliché as it sounds, it's true. There are measurable benefits to becoming more active, improving your diet and sharpening your state of mind.
People begin to seek a healthier lifestyle at all ages. I have worked with people in their 60's, 70’s and even 80’s and they have all gained strength and coordination, decreased their dependency on medications, and improved their overall flexibility.
I’m Too Tired!
Starting a healthy lifestyle isn't easy. It’s never easy to change especially when you feel like you're too tired to even move from the sofa at all.
However, I can tell you that incorporating healthy changes -- even small ones like a 10-minute-a-day walking program -- will in turn give you more energy. So it’s win-win. The more you do, the better you feel. Or do nothing and feel horrible.
I Have No Motivation!
No two people are motivated by exactly the same things. Some of us are internally motivated, some of us fight a disease or the onset of an illness, while others just miss feeling well. No person can be pushed to be motivated because if motivation doesn’t come from you genuinely, you will fail.
My advice: think it through. Remember a time when you felt well or a time when you were successful on a fitness plan. Focus on what worked and the positive results you enjoyed.
Getting Healthy is Expensive
The clothes, the food, the gym memberships... oh, my! Let’s look at it the other way -- the way where you stay unhealthy. The clothes, the food, the doctor visits, the medicine, the co-pays and the pain and discomfort… OH, MY!
The truth is that getting healthy is far less expensive in the long run than the maintenance it takes to stay unhealthy. And let's not forget about the extra years that being healthy can add to your life.
I Don’t Care!
I think this is the one that strikes me the hardest. It's truly the one excuse that I have the least answers for.
To me, if you don’t care enough of yourself to try to live longer and live better, then I really have no start point to motivate you. You have to want to change. As I always say, if you simply go through the motions with anything, you will fail.
"One Who Lacks The Courage To Start Is Already Finished." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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