Raw and Real Advice on our Fitness Goals

I asked some of my family and friends who have achieved, and sustained, success in their fitness goals to share some raw and real advice with my readers.

We all know what we have to do to achieve our health and wellness goals but we often do not and we have every excuse for it.

Most of us do the right things for a brief period of time. Then, one backyard barbeque, office potluck, or vacation later we allow ourselves to become completely derailed, both mentally and physically.

If you are tired of the excuses that we give ourselves then take heed to this raw and real advice from people who know and people who care enough to share.

Sarah Schillaci says, "Community...you could Google how to eat right, you can find recipes online, you can YouTube fitness videos and have a PT in your living room!!! and yet... so many fail.... why? They need someone to relate to. They need encouragement, a feeling of self worth that comes from contributing to a group. I have seen many clients come and go and the ones that do well find a way to connect to others through their journey.... like writing a blog about it."

Myka Goudeau says, "What I've noticed is that its all in your head. It's not that hard for me to stay on my goal because I want it so bad. If you go into a fitness goal with the wrong mind set then you won't stick with it. 'Oh I don't want to do this but I have to, to get to what I want to look like' that doesn't work.' If you have your mind set on that change and you are determined to stick to it because you want to change your self for the better, you will be happy, do the workout and relish the burn that accompanies it and look forward to the next workout. If you don't have the right mind set then all the other stuff won't matter."

Daniel Schellenberg says, "When you find yourself looking for excuses not to go, that's when you [should] force yourself to go, [it] helps build habit. Don't use kids as an excuse. There are always ways to get a good work out in, with or without your kids around."

Oscar Crawford says, "Do what you do whether or not you feel like it. 'Not feeling like it' is a self-destructive habit that if fed kills initiative. Do it in season and out of season."  

Lisa Guice says, "provide right now actions people can implement. Most of the time people don't start because it seems too difficult. Make it easy to get started and stay the course."

Alejandro Larios says, "In regards to discipline and goals in general, I like to remind people that although the goal takes time, the time is going to pass regardless. It's up to you to be at your goal at the end or be stuck at square one."

Here is the point, Guys. Any excuse will do when it comes to this. We are either going to do it or we are not. It is time to be raw and real with ourselves. Take advice from others like us who have done it and are encouraging others to do the same.

Have a story to share, advice to give, or have a comment or additional question to ask one of the amazing people listed in this blog? Comment below. Do not be shy. We have to be raw and real in order to succeed together. The quality of our lives depends on it.