One of the most frustrating things for me is when I allow mental road blocks to hinder my growth… whether professionally or personally. I don’t want them to, but I’m human and most of the time I don’t even realize that I’ve stumbled until I look back and reflect on it.
Can you relate?
You might be wondering why I’m even talking about such a topic. You may even be asking yourself what this has to do with fitness.
Well, the truth is….it doesn’t directly relate to fitness, or health for that matter, at all. But it does have a lot to do with success and breeding a successful lifestyle.
Here’s what I’m talking about:
As a fitness professional I hear a lot of reasons why someone CAN’T do something. Mostly from a nutrition standpoint, like…
“I can’t eat like that. I’m too busy.”
“I don’t eat vegetables.”
“Can’t I just drink a shake or eat a protein bar instead?”
Sound familiar?
I’m sorry for the harsh tone, but it is necessary. I assure you.
You simply can’t move forward until you get rid of all the head trash, drop the excuses, and get serious about your health and fitness.
You know, in your heart of hearts, that real success…real achievement… and lasting results… require a measure of sacrifice and (at the least) a pinch of hard work….
…there is no “magic” pill!
For most, that sacrifice is trading in the convenience for some planning and preparation. Others it could mean mentally approaching your workouts with vigor and excitement.
However that looks for you, I challenge you to bust through those mental roadblocks….knock ‘em down…go right over them.
Maybe you’re like me and you don’t even realize that you are allowing the negative self talk to reinforce bad habits until after the fact. Or perhaps you don’t know at all, and need them pointed out to you the same way I do in some areas of my life.
My goal in sharing this with you today is to get the “juices” flowing, and maybe spur some reflection about what might be holding you back from reaching your own health and fitness goals…and ultimately help you grow as a person.
In closing, I’d like to leave you with a quote I read today.
“Success doesn’t come to you…you go to it!”–Marva Collins
To your continued success,
Clint Barr
