Being Honest

Well, I have touched on this before, but it is worth reiterating. It is extremely important for people to be honest with themselves when coming up with personal goals. Everyone who comes into Charged! wants to be in "better shape", and have a "better body".  And let me tell you, this IS possible for EVERYONE! But, not everyone wants to do what it takes to get there. And once you realize the things you are not willing to give up/change/increase/decrease, you will be closer to accepting your body the way it is.

To give a clearer picture of what I am referring to, I want to share a reaction I had to maximizing certain aspects of my own health. I was reading about what is necessary to have the healthiest of organs. For example: The liver, the gallbladder, the kidneys, and overall stomach health- All important to the functioning of our bodies:) As I looked at the recommendations, I found myself just saying, "no" or "well, I'm not giving that up".  And here is the thing, you can tell me I will have the healthiest insides possible if I avoid things like caffeine and alcohol, but the point is, I don't want to.  The same way I can tell someone who comes into Charged!, "you can loose weight and get in incredible shape if you eat healthy, avoid all processed foods, strength train twice a week, and do an hour of cardio every other day". The point is, if that person only does one of those things, they can not be upset that the results are not happening quickly. If you are not willing to do all that it takes to get in the best shape, then you must accept the consequences, and either become one with your body the way it is, or get ready to make some serious life changes.

I have decided that I will take a body that is not "perfect" if that means I still get to relax with friends and family and enjoy what I deem as the simple pleasures of life. So, I am asking that everyone who is frustrated with their progress, or lack thereof, take some time to ask themselves what they may be doing wrong, and at what cost is it to them to make the necessary changes.

It is also worth noting that my advice of just accepting your body applies to those still worried about vanity pounds. To those of you who need to loose 35 or more pounds, it is crucial that you find a program that works for you. Having a lot of extra weight can become dangerous, and it is ALWAYS worth life changes in order improve your overall health and increase your lifespan.

Good luck to everyone working towards better health!

-J