New beginnings are filled with hope and bring the element of surprise & excitement. We've all reached a point in our life when it's time to change one thing or another.. Spring or fall, Summer or Winter, we all need to rejuvenate.. Some of the most exciting changes that occur, are when we decide to change something in our bodies or our daily routine. For example: deciding to lose weight, That inital glee is so clear you can see yourself fitting into those jeans. That excitement drives you! or.. When you decide to start eating healthy & you stay committed to eating good and you begin to notice the difference in your energy, mood, etc... The new excitement becomes refreshing, the air around you suddenly seems lighter, you start to smile more, you begin to take in your environment, you begin to really listening to others, you begin to let go of all the little details, and scheduling "me" time just gets easier....and you know why? It's because we are naturally practing controlling the things we can & tossing the rest aside.. This discipline, the journey of self exploration, can lead you down the path of pure internal bliss. Our self image reflection begins to become one we enjoy seeing and we begin to grow in ways we hadn't known existed. Creating peace in our body, peace in our world becomes our connection. This phrase is actually my company's motto and it's from my heart. My experience is actual. For me, when I am taking care of myself in the best way I know how, which is eating right & exercise, my worries become less, my excitement becomes more & soon I have created that life I used to fantasize about. Good friends, happy family, intrinsic value, & Great self esteem. I'd had always wondered in the past how I can create the life I want around me and realized the moment I started to get connected with what I wanted for my body, (because i had self image issues), and when I began to believe I can accomplish anything I set my mind too, my life drew to me like a magnet. I personally found this empowerment through exercise. . Challenging myself. Pushing harder than I ever thought I could. I discovered my physical strengths. I challenged my old way of thinking. Each workout, I picked a new goal, even if it's to run 1 second longer, that's fine, because I still try. I watch this change in my clients lives daily. I am so often, asked, "how can I find the motivation to do it daily?"... One step at a time. That's how we build will power.
So cheers to new beginnings...
1. Set a goal for your health/body:
2. Make a list of the steps you will need to take to implement them. (map out your plan)
3. List your obstacles.
4. Use your imagination & visualize yourself overcoming the hurdles "as if" you were jumping over the cones in a race.
5. Create a "no excuse list" add all the excuses you often use that stops you from eating food & exercising, i.e "no time" , etc. be sure to list it all
6. Next day, wake up & start implementing one of your goals & keep that list handy, because once your excuse is on it you cant use it again.! :-)
Play. This is a great way to set some self boundaries & guide you to take steps closer to your meeting goals. Please let me know if you find this useful.
About the Author: Christine Lusita , is a Certifed Personal Trainer & Nutritionist in the westside of Los Angeles for more info you can visit her on www.zenpenfitness.com.
