Change "I can't" to "I WILL".

Change your Fitness Dictionary

I have begun a petition!  It is to remove one word from the dictionary.  Let’s see if you agree…

Can’t:Verb

Contraction of cannot

Negative form of can

Can someone please explain to me how this word has risen to such absolute Diction Stardom?  This is the most overused word in our language.  Name one positive thing that has EVER happened with this word at the start of a sentence… Go ahead, I’ll wait.

Here are a few synonyms of can’t. (Now this is a list of winners!)  Synonyms: anxious, blue, can’t win*, cynical, dejected, depressed, desperate, downcast, frantic, hopeless, miserable, melancholy, no-win, sad*...I think you get the point.

A very wise man once said, “There is no try, there is only do.”  I believe it was Mr. Miagi from The Karate Kid or Yoda from Star Wars.  Either way, that guy had it right.  I do not care if your goal is to get huge and take up as much space on this planet as possible, if it’s to get small and take up as little space as possible or if it’s to remain the same size and just get from one point to another faster - there is no CAN’T!

You may have tried numerous methods to help you attain these goals before.  If you failed then you have figured out one more way that does not work for you.  The only sure thing is that if you stop trying then you are virtually assured of not succeeding.  Do not give up!  Get mad, get psyched and get moving!

I see people with 3 main goals: Get big! Get small!  Or get healthy!  We jump on a treadmill and walk to nowhere aimlessly for a few months until we get bored and stop or we will lift up heavy things that do not need to be moved multiple times in an attempt to make us big and strong.  We all start this process with a high level of motivation:

Motivation:  

Noun

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.

Providing incentive.

I also see other common traits when it comes to fitness: we eventually stop!  Whether we are bored, our program is not working as quickly as we would like or not at all, or we are confused about what to do next, we stop searching for a solution because the ‘solution’ that we chose no longer provides the stimulus it once did.  One recommendation thatWILL make a difference in maintaining your level of motivation is small group training.  Training in small groups offers 3 distinct advantages over trying to workout on your own:

Competitiveness and Camaraderie

When there are 3-5 other people in the room busting their butts along with you, you will all work harder as individuals and as a group.  No one wants to be the weak link and you will work harder to keep up or set the pace when someone else is falling behind.

Energy

The above leads to Energy.  When you work harder you burn more calories in a shorter time.  If your goal is fat loss then this concept helps a great deal.  If your goal is muscle gain then you can create a bigger response to the exercise.  This is a Win – Win.   

Achievement

You will do more!  I promise you that you will do more under the direction of one of our trainers than you ever will alone.  The “I can’t” or “I don’t think I can” attitude will disappear and you will just do it…every time.  No excuses, no let down, just achievement.  Think like a winner and act like a winner.  When you do not feel like showing up, show up anyway and do it.  When you feel like showing up, show up and blow the doors off the place.   Second, there are a few classes and private training sessions that will help you get moving and bust through anything you feel is holding you back.  Make a deal with your self that you will try a new class or take a session with a personal trainer every month.  Make it a point to look for activities that you have not tried before.

Now that we have discussed the ways to overcome the “can't” in our vocabulary, let’s add these words to our vernacular instead.

Can:

-auxiliary verb

to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to: I’m sure

to know how to

To have to power or means to

Will:

-noun

The faculty of conscious and especially of deliberate action; the power of control the mind has over its own actions

Power of choosing one’s own actions

Purpose or determination

You have to believe that you can and will succeed.

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Don't Let Perfect Get in the way of Good

Are Your Efforts Good Enough?
Don't let Perfect Get in the way of Good - (IFSism)

Nobody's perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health.
The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great...but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don't get in those recommended nine servings of fruits and vegetables or miss one of those recommended every-day workout sessions. But a better approach to wellness is that every little bit helps.

So what if you don't exercise for an hour every single day? Half of that is much, much better than none at all (Change bank Theory - IFSism). The ideal intake of fruits and vegetables is nine servings, but guess what? Five is good enough to shoot for. According to a Harvard study, that's all it takes to reduce stroke risk and fit enough fiber and antioxidants into your diet.

If you don't have time to get in all that exercise that experts recommend, then shoot for two hours total per week. Recent studies show that's all that you need to reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 27 percent. Maximize your efforts by increasing your speed and intensity for 30 to 60-second intervals during your workout.

The ideal amount of water is eight 8-ounce glasses daily, but if you drink water with meals and whenever you're thirsty, it's good enough - especially when you eat foods that contain water, like soups and fruit. Boost those benefits by drinking a glass before you eat - it'll help you consume less food.

Portion control is key to weight loss, but instead of measuring every single thing that goes in your mouth, experts say it's OK just to measure grains, like pasta, and fats only. These foods add more calories than foods that are OK to load up on, like water-packed fruits and veggies. Just remember - perfection is impossible, but making sensible choices isn't.

Start with Action.  This is the most important step to success.

You can add more exercise and better food choices as your capabilities increase.  Try not to set yourself up for failure before you even begin.

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Attitude for success - Part III

CHANGING YOUR ATTITUDE Positive thinking helps bring about Positive results    Often, I hear people (clients, associates, people in line for coffee) make continuous comments about what they do not have or how difficult something (anything) is to attain... I have found my most successful friends, associates and clients have a different outlook.  The successful ones are able to FLIP their perspective and "Live in the solution". 1.  Watch Your Language!  Do you find yourself thinking "I will never lose weight" or "I feel fat"? Watch for thoughts that are negative or irrational, rather than supportive of your goals. Understand that "fat" is not a feeling. Try to accurately identify the emotion that you are having that may be driving your need to eat, overeat, or suffer from low self-esteem. As Dr. Phil McGraw would say, "You are a life manager. You have only one client, and you cannot hate your only client." What if your boss spoke to you the way you speak to yourself? Are you managing your life and treating yourself in a way that would be recognized by others with admiration, or should you be fired as your own life manager? Be aware of the negativity that you tell yourself, and stop begin to support your efforts as you would support another. 2.  Stop "Dieting"  Be aware of the negative and positive connotations in the language you use about your eating-"eating more nutritionally" is different than "being on a diet!" "Being more active" is different than "going to the gym." It's all semantics, but it makes a difference!  Others are more likely to support and recognize your goals, and you can hear and visualize the positive results of your behavior (being more healthy) rather than the negative (depriving yourself of food.) 3. Flip to the positive side of life  Remember this equation:  - + - = -     A negative plus a negative has only one outcome. - + + = ?     A negative plus a positive has multiple outcomes. + + + = +    This is ideal.  Be positive and surround yourself with positive support.   :)