Monday, 21 July 2008
Elendil's Fitness Plan: Step 1 - Commit
« More Bad News For Global Warming Enthusiasts | Main | 2nd District Race Virtually Over? »My biggest accomplishment this year has been to get into the best shape of my life. In the process, I have learned a ton of stuff about fitness, training, and eating. What I want to do is distill this information into a simple five step plan that anyone can follow to lose weight and get in the best shape of their lives.
Being healthy is a simple process. It just isn't easy to do in the real world. Why? Because time is always pressing. There never seems to be enough time in the day. We are so consumed doing stuff that health always seems to take a back seat.
What I contend is that no matter how busy you feel, their is always time for a healthy lifestyle. How many times have you heard someone complain about not having time to be healthy, but they can tell you all about their favorite television show. There is time, you just have to make it.
The first step to being healthy is to commit. Health must be one of your top priorities. Here is tip that might help the process. When you plan your week, you should start by setting time aside to shop, to cook, and to work out. If you schedule time for these activities first, I think you will be surprised with how much blank space will be left on your calendar. For those who are super busy this may take some creativity but it can be done.
The second obstacle is you social life. You go out and eat. You go out and drink. You want to be social. It is hard to eat healthy while being social. The key is choosing smart foods and stopping after 1 drink. But as you get results it will become easier and easier to say no.
I am not going to lie. Living a healthy life is not easy. It takes planning. It takes time. It takes discipline. It takes dedication. There is no 15 minute plan or universal pill you can take to be healthy. But if you make the commitment and stick with it for three months it will work. You will be surprised with all of the energy you have. You will feel better about yourself. You will become more productive. You life will be transformed for the better.
I can give you the knowledge you need to reach this state. What I can't give you is the desire and motivation to obtain it. So take a moment and visualize how you want to look. Think about how it would make you feel. Embrace that vision and commit to living a healthy lifestyle so you achieve that goal. If you don't take the first step, it will be impossible to succeed.
