As a personal trainer, I see many people with the best intentions to finally get in shape and achieve their fitness goals. Unfortunately, the majority of those people will fall short, and many will end up giving up altogether. But some will actually achieve the goals they set for themselves. Why is that? What allows some people to be successful while other equally motivated people don’t even come close?
The difference, in many cases, lies in the way they set their goals in the first place.
Make A Commitment.
Commitment is the starting point of all worthwhile achievements. And making a decision is the starting point of commitment.
You can turn any aspect of your life around, taking it from miserable failure to triumphant success in a matter of a few seconds. You do this by making a decision and then committing to that decision.
Commitment means being “all in.” You push all your chips to the middle of the table; you burn your bridges behind you. There is no turning back. Without commitment, very little of great value is possible. With it, very little is impossible.
Once you make a committed decision, something special happens to you. You will find an inner drive taking hold of you, propelling you in the direction of your desired value.
If you want to get in shape, the first thing you need to do is decide you are going to get in shape and then commit to that decision. Many people set a goal of getting in shape, often in the form of a New Year’s resolution. Very few of these people actually see their goal through and achieve the desired result; perhaps you were one of them. The reason is they have not turned their goal into a commitment.
How To Turn A Goal Into A Commitment?
You turn a goal into a commitment by stating your goal, then adding the words “No Matter What.” For example:
“I will work out 2 times a week for the rest of the year with a Dunedin personal trainer, no matter what”. I will not eat dessert with dinner this month, no matter what”. “I will stick with the Rock Solid Fitness training program until I gain 10 pounds with the same size waist, no matter what”.
Adding the words “no matter what” to a goal transforms a mere desire into a committed decision, thereby increasing the chances of reaching the goal to practically inevitable. This is the power of commitment.
Take a moment now to reflect on why you want to get in shape. What do you think being in shape will do for you? How will it improve the quality of your life? Why is it important to you? Answering these questions will help you successfully make your way through the myriad of distractions we all deal with in day-to-day life and get your workouts done.
Withstanding the distractions
As you begin and progress through your workout program, there will be a lot of “whats” that try to get in your way. The key to staying on course and ultimately getting your body to look and feel the way you want is to create a mental environment where being in shape is among your highest values.
You must make the achievement of your fitness goals a top priority in your life, more important than any of the other time-consuming activities that you might be confronted with. No matter what, you have to get that workout done!
Right now, that might sound like an easy thing to do. But what will happen when day-to-day living sets in? When an old friend comes in unexpectedly from out of town for only one day and wants to meet with you? When somebody at work calls in sick and the boss asks you to stay late? When one of your friends has an extra free ticket for the big game tonight? What will your decision be then? How can you remain committed to your workout program in the face of such temptations?
You do so by reminding yourself what you want to accomplish through your program and why it is important to you to accomplish it. This mental self-conditioning will help you withstand the pull of the daily distractions that are part of life.
So embrace the “No Matter What” philosophy, Stand firm in your commitments, and you will be well on your way to achieving your goals and dreams!
At Rock Solid Fitness, we pride ourselves on being the gym for busy people. We understand that you don’t always have time to drive across town for a workout, which is why we’re conveniently located on 580 (just off Belcher). Whether you’re looking for a Dunedin gym or a Clearwater gym, we’re within easy reach. Plus, we have everything you need to meet your fitness goals. We’ve got all the latest equipment, and our knowledgeable staff is always happy to help you get the most out of your workout. So come on in and see what Rock Solid Fitness can do for you! Ready to reclaim your health and get REAL fitness results? Contact us today to get your free training session.
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