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“The scale must be broken.”

“Why am I not losing weight?”

“This fitness program doesn’t work.”

“Exercise just isn’t for me.”

“I’m not coordinated enough for that.”

“I’m not strong enough for that.”

“I guess I’m just meant to be (your choice)___fat__heavy__thick__full-figured___.”

“I’m so frustrated – I give up!”

“This just isn’t worth it - I quit!”

Ever thought or said any of these statements?  Sure.  We all have, right? Absolutely.  Even the fittest among us have thought these thoughts or made these same statements, but the fittest don’t actually quit or give-up.  If they aren’t seeing improvements in their overall health or losing weight, inches or body fat, they figure out why and then they put together a plan and get their booty in gear.  High gear that is.

The statements above are common statements I hear people make all the time when it comes to losing weight or getting fit.  One thing I’d like to point out is that all of these statements are based on emotion.  Our emotions are powerful and often times capable of defying logic or even sound reasoning.  Let me break down these statements and let’s get the emotions out of the way and focus on logic.

• Really now, how many times does a bathroom scale break?  I have never heard anyone legitimately say, I have to buy a new bathroom scale because mine “broke.”  It may be that you have an older version that may be ‘off’ a little, but for the most part – the scale is accurate.  Please refer back to my article about Muscle vs. Fat. You may just need to step away from the scale and use a cloth (soft) measuring tape.  The second thing to ask yourself is if you are truly sticking to your plan?  Whether it’s reducing calories or exercise – which by the way, you should never go on just a calorie reduction plan without adding exercise to it.  You may lose weight at first, which begins with water weight and then some fat and also muscle.  Muscle burns fat and calories, so why would you want to lose muscle?  You need to remind yourself this: “I want to exercise so that I can build muscle, which will burn more calories and fat and I will lose more weight.”  You HAVE to get that in your head!  Remember, you may not be losing weight because you are building muscle, which weighs more and takes up less room than fat.  Measure yourself and track it to see if you are losing inches.
• So the fitness program isn’t working for you?  Or are you not working during the fitness program?  I can tell you from experience there is a big difference in just going through the motions and really, truly working hard.  Let me use sculpt training as an example.  When you begin your program you may find that doing four sets of 8 squats without holding any additional weight is difficult, but within a couple of weeks you should be able to do that same number of squats while holding some additional weight or you could do more sets of the squats and go deeper into the squat while maintaining proper form.  If you continue to do the same thing expecting improved results – it’s not going to work!  You have to continually asses your fitness program to see if you are pushing yourself hard enough or if you are really exerting enough effort during the workout.  Another example I like to use comes from kickboxing type workouts like Turbo Jam/Turbo Kick.  You can go through the motions of the routines without exerting much effort, or you can power through each move and give it your all.  The more power you exert, the more calories you will burn.  So kick and punch like you mean it!
• Every program is not for every person. You may have to try several different formats or routines until you find the one that fits you.  Just because your best friend loves her red 5 inch platform heels doesn’t mean you will.  Same goes with exercise.  Experiment with programs and talk with other people about what they like and why.  There IS a program out there that will get you excited and get you moving – trust me.
• You are not meant to be fat, overweight, inactive, unhealthy, depressed, frustrated, angry….  You are meant to be healthy!  Healthy is not represented by a dress size or the number on a scale.  There are reasonable guidelines for healthy weight ranges and you may be on the high end of that scale, but are you healthy?  Have you been in for a complete physical lately so you know?  It’s important to consult with your physician and above and beyond anything else, please keep your focus on your overall health.  I’m serious when I say that a healthy person is a more happy person.  Partner with your physician to be the healthiest (and happiest) you can be.
• Never give up! Evaluate, change or adjust what you are doing, but DON”T QUIT!  If you ever feel like quitting, go look in the mirror and tell yourself you CAN do it.  You can feel better, healthier, happier, more powerful, more confident and more comfortable, but only if you don’t quit.  Don’t accept defeat.  By the way, if you give up, who defeated you?  YOU!  Be your own BFF and not your own worst enemy.  You are special and unique and above all – you are worth it!

I am always looking for more people to help achieve their health and fitness goals.  If you want to get fit, healthier and happier -we need to talk!  If you order from me, I will be your personal Team Beachbody Coach.  I can help you choose the right fitness program for you and give you guidance and support on nutrition and lifestyle choices.  I LOVE to help people reach their goals!!  I have a great team of Beachbody Coaches across the United States that can help you as well. Together Everyone Achieves More – TEAM! Let’s talk!

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