Ok, let's face it. Each of us are at different levels in our exercise and nutrition program. We want to exercise with others that are either more or less advanced than where we are. Although not ideal, this does not mean that you can not exercise with them.
In order for you to be successful.
1. Maintain your own food and exercise journals.
Make sure that you are keeping track of progress through your own. Do not get caught up with what the other person is or is not doing. You are ultimately responsible for your own success or failure.
2. Continue to exercise even if your partner does or does not.
Although your partner can hold you accountable, you must be account for your actions. Your partner should be your second source of accountability not your first.
3. Determine your own goals.
Your goals may or may not be the same as your partner's. Even if you have the same goal(s), then you may have different steps to reach the same goal(s). Take the necessary steps to make sure that you reach your goals at your own pace.
You can exercise with someone at a different level, you just have to follow these basic guidelines.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
How To Stay Motivated Against Opposition
Unfortunately, there are some people that are in your immediate circle that will not support you when you are trying to start a new lifestyle in terms of exercise and eating right. I suggest educating yourself through reading truthful resources on health and nutrition. Here is a great start by Donna Richardson.Their reasons may vary from the following:
1.Jealously.
If they see that you are changing for the better, they may be jealous because they refuse to do it for themselves. They may deny it, but if they have failed and see you succeed they can still become jealous.
How to react:
Try to get them to realize, that although you care about them, that you have to do this for you and your health. Speak in terms of "we" so that they can relate it to themselves and possibly encourage them to also take care of themselves.
2.Time away.
Often times, you will have to spend time away from them that you used to spend with them. If they don't see the value in it, they may make you feel guilty for spending time away from them.
How to react:
Explain that although you enjoy time with them, there comes a time when you must take time for yourself so that when you are with them, you can be at your absolute best.
3. They feel like you will impose on their lives.
They feel that you will try to impose your new goals and lifestyle on them against their will.
How to react:
Let them know that although you would like for them to join you in taking care of themselves, this is something that you must do for yourself and your overall health.
Do not let other people throw you off from your goals. Let God take care of those that come against you. Read. Deuteronomy 28:7.
1.Jealously.
If they see that you are changing for the better, they may be jealous because they refuse to do it for themselves. They may deny it, but if they have failed and see you succeed they can still become jealous.
How to react:
Try to get them to realize, that although you care about them, that you have to do this for you and your health. Speak in terms of "we" so that they can relate it to themselves and possibly encourage them to also take care of themselves.
2.Time away.
Often times, you will have to spend time away from them that you used to spend with them. If they don't see the value in it, they may make you feel guilty for spending time away from them.
How to react:
Explain that although you enjoy time with them, there comes a time when you must take time for yourself so that when you are with them, you can be at your absolute best.
3. They feel like you will impose on their lives.
They feel that you will try to impose your new goals and lifestyle on them against their will.
How to react:
Let them know that although you would like for them to join you in taking care of themselves, this is something that you must do for yourself and your overall health.
Do not let other people throw you off from your goals. Let God take care of those that come against you. Read. Deuteronomy 28:7.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Write The Vision
When it comes to making goals it is absolutely critical that you put it down on paper. In Habakkuk 2:2". When you write it down then it becomes much more personal. When you are doing something of God, the devil gets extremely upset and will throw everything in your path to try to throw you off track. I found a totally awesome website called Living Success Network
When you have something physical to look at, it can re ignite the fire so that you can continue to remain steadfast, unmoveable, and unshakeable in reaching your goals. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind when you write your goals.
1. Always write your vision in one or two sentences. When you write to much you can not focus your attention, on the goal. Be extremely specific in what your goal is.
2. If you can do it by yourself then most likely it is too small. Think grand scale, do not put any limits on God. He is capable of all things and nothing is impossible with God. We all need each other.
3. Be careful of who you share your goals with in your daily life. There are some people that will uplift, encourage, and motivate you and then there are those that will negate, question, or discourage you whether intentionally or unintentionally. Learn the difference.
4. Become a expert in your niche. You should know at minimum a overview of everything in your niche. It is not to say that you know everything, but you should know where to go to get the information that you need.
Ok, so now you ask what does this have to do with health and eating right? This means that when you make the decision to take stewardship through exercise and eating right, you must apply these same principles. When you apply these basic principles, you will more likely to make exercise and nutrition a lifestyle change that you will maintain for the rest of your life.
Check out my blog post on Snapvine You can also check out my video
When you have something physical to look at, it can re ignite the fire so that you can continue to remain steadfast, unmoveable, and unshakeable in reaching your goals. There are just a few things that you need to keep in mind when you write your goals.
1. Always write your vision in one or two sentences. When you write to much you can not focus your attention, on the goal. Be extremely specific in what your goal is.
2. If you can do it by yourself then most likely it is too small. Think grand scale, do not put any limits on God. He is capable of all things and nothing is impossible with God. We all need each other.
3. Be careful of who you share your goals with in your daily life. There are some people that will uplift, encourage, and motivate you and then there are those that will negate, question, or discourage you whether intentionally or unintentionally. Learn the difference.
4. Become a expert in your niche. You should know at minimum a overview of everything in your niche. It is not to say that you know everything, but you should know where to go to get the information that you need.
Ok, so now you ask what does this have to do with health and eating right? This means that when you make the decision to take stewardship through exercise and eating right, you must apply these same principles. When you apply these basic principles, you will more likely to make exercise and nutrition a lifestyle change that you will maintain for the rest of your life.
Check out my blog post on Snapvine You can also check out my video
Thursday, May 7, 2009
How Do I Know When I Can Stop Paying For A Trainer
Ok, so you have been with a great trainer for some time and have seen some sort of results. Now it is time that you are wondering if you should get rid of your trainer all together or change trainers. There are some very basic ground rules that you need to ask yourself.
1. Am I disciplined enough?
Let me define discipline-forced obedience. That means you will force yourself to go even when you don't necessarily feel like it. If you going to the gym when you feel like it, is still negotiable then you may still need a trainer to hold you accountable for showing up.
2. Do I have a basic understanding of what I should be eating?
What we should be eating is really pretty basic, it really doesn't change. For example, fiber is always going to be good for us and refined sugar is always going to be bad for us. There may always be some debate on how much, how good or bad, or what foods are best, but common sense is common sense. If you don't have a clue, consider either visiting with a nutritionist or keep your trainer to guide you.
3. Do I know how to use the equipment, weights, etc correctly?
Although new equipment may come out on a regular basis, it is all pretty self explanatory. No matter which gym you go to in the country, it is going to have roughly the same stuff with very little variation. You have to determine whether or not you still need that physical demonstration of how to do something. If once your trainer shows you how to do something, if you can say "I already knew how to do that" then you may not need a trainer anymore. However, if you look at something and have absolutely no clue then keep your trainer.
4. Do I know the proper form for the various exercises?
This goes with #3, good form is good form. You have to ask, do you already know if you are doing something correctly? If you still have to ask, then keep your trainer. If you can already tell if you are doing wrong and make the correction(s), then you may not.
5. Do you know various exercises and routines?
Nothing is worse that doing the exact same routine over and over again. When it is time to change your routine, do you have to rely on your trainer to show you or do you know enough exercises to change it yourself. If you have no idea on how to make up a routine, definitely keep your trainer.
6. Are you noticing improvements?
This is obvious, if you are noticing improvements determine whether or not you can get them without your trainer and can accomplish the same thing yourself or if you still need them for that extra push. If you are not noticing any type of improvement, it may be time to either go on your own or get a new trainer that can better meet your needs.
7. Is your trainer helping me make unrealistic or realistic goals?
The job of a trainer is to help you determine the goals that you have for yourself. They should give you direction on how to reach your goal(s), but they should not be making them for you. Ask yourself, "Does my trainer keep me focused on realistic goals and let me know when my goals are too unrealistic?" If they don't give you any feedback or give direction on how to reach your goals, it may be time for a new trainer. However, if they keep you properly focused on the right goals you may want to keep them.
These are just a few questions to ask yourself when you are deciding whether or not you want to keep your trainer or not. Consider each question carefully. You are the only one that can make the decision, do not let your trainer make it for you. Remember although they may geniuinely care about you, they are still getting a check.
1. Am I disciplined enough?
Let me define discipline-forced obedience. That means you will force yourself to go even when you don't necessarily feel like it. If you going to the gym when you feel like it, is still negotiable then you may still need a trainer to hold you accountable for showing up.
2. Do I have a basic understanding of what I should be eating?
What we should be eating is really pretty basic, it really doesn't change. For example, fiber is always going to be good for us and refined sugar is always going to be bad for us. There may always be some debate on how much, how good or bad, or what foods are best, but common sense is common sense. If you don't have a clue, consider either visiting with a nutritionist or keep your trainer to guide you.
3. Do I know how to use the equipment, weights, etc correctly?
Although new equipment may come out on a regular basis, it is all pretty self explanatory. No matter which gym you go to in the country, it is going to have roughly the same stuff with very little variation. You have to determine whether or not you still need that physical demonstration of how to do something. If once your trainer shows you how to do something, if you can say "I already knew how to do that" then you may not need a trainer anymore. However, if you look at something and have absolutely no clue then keep your trainer.
4. Do I know the proper form for the various exercises?
This goes with #3, good form is good form. You have to ask, do you already know if you are doing something correctly? If you still have to ask, then keep your trainer. If you can already tell if you are doing wrong and make the correction(s), then you may not.
5. Do you know various exercises and routines?
Nothing is worse that doing the exact same routine over and over again. When it is time to change your routine, do you have to rely on your trainer to show you or do you know enough exercises to change it yourself. If you have no idea on how to make up a routine, definitely keep your trainer.
6. Are you noticing improvements?
This is obvious, if you are noticing improvements determine whether or not you can get them without your trainer and can accomplish the same thing yourself or if you still need them for that extra push. If you are not noticing any type of improvement, it may be time to either go on your own or get a new trainer that can better meet your needs.
7. Is your trainer helping me make unrealistic or realistic goals?
The job of a trainer is to help you determine the goals that you have for yourself. They should give you direction on how to reach your goal(s), but they should not be making them for you. Ask yourself, "Does my trainer keep me focused on realistic goals and let me know when my goals are too unrealistic?" If they don't give you any feedback or give direction on how to reach your goals, it may be time for a new trainer. However, if they keep you properly focused on the right goals you may want to keep them.
These are just a few questions to ask yourself when you are deciding whether or not you want to keep your trainer or not. Consider each question carefully. You are the only one that can make the decision, do not let your trainer make it for you. Remember although they may geniuinely care about you, they are still getting a check.
Monday, September 22, 2008
I'm At The Gym, So How Do I Stay There?
Alright, you have taken the initiative to get to the gym. Congratulations! Now the dilemma comes of how to stay there and not give up after a couple of weeks. There are so many people that spend the money to join and then never use it. This is especially true during the beginning of the year. I call these people the New Year’s Resolution crowd. The majority of these people are at the gym for show or because someone else bought them a membership that they feel obligated to use. We all know that resolutions very rarely succeed. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Make a commitment before GOD not yourself.
Letting yourself down can be negotiable, letting GOD down is not negotiable.
Step 2: If possible purchase new WORK OUT clothes and shoes.
If you spend money on more than just the membership it will be something that you invested your funds into. The Bible teaches that you are to spend your money for kingdom benefits, tying back to Step 1.
Step 3: Get your own music that will keep you focused on your WORK OUT.
The music in most gyms, if not your particular taste in music can make you leave earlier than expected or not go at all. Just make sure that it is something upbeat and not too slow.
Step 4: Tell people that you are going to the gym.
You will be amazed that once others know that you are going to the gym, they will ask if you are going or not. They will see the results and hold you accountable for not going. It may just inspire them to go for themselves.
Step 5: Make it part of your schedule.
I said this earlier. Just like you go to work the same time, you can go to the gym at the same time. It has to be part of your routine.
Step 6: Join a class.
It can be fun and exciting. You will meet people that have similar goals and can make friends, network, etc. Just be careful and remember that you are there for working out. If you make friends you can be social before or after your WORK OUT.
Step 7: See Step 1.
We are talking about our lives, we are to bring our absolute best to the Kingdom.
Step 1: Make a commitment before GOD not yourself.
Letting yourself down can be negotiable, letting GOD down is not negotiable.
Step 2: If possible purchase new WORK OUT clothes and shoes.
If you spend money on more than just the membership it will be something that you invested your funds into. The Bible teaches that you are to spend your money for kingdom benefits, tying back to Step 1.
Step 3: Get your own music that will keep you focused on your WORK OUT.
The music in most gyms, if not your particular taste in music can make you leave earlier than expected or not go at all. Just make sure that it is something upbeat and not too slow.
Step 4: Tell people that you are going to the gym.
You will be amazed that once others know that you are going to the gym, they will ask if you are going or not. They will see the results and hold you accountable for not going. It may just inspire them to go for themselves.
Step 5: Make it part of your schedule.
I said this earlier. Just like you go to work the same time, you can go to the gym at the same time. It has to be part of your routine.
Step 6: Join a class.
It can be fun and exciting. You will meet people that have similar goals and can make friends, network, etc. Just be careful and remember that you are there for working out. If you make friends you can be social before or after your WORK OUT.
Step 7: See Step 1.
We are talking about our lives, we are to bring our absolute best to the Kingdom.
What Should My Goals Be For Exercising
This is a question that you must ask yourself. However, your main goal should be:
• To maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition that you provide your body.
Your goals may include.
• To lose weight
• Build muscle mass
• Firm and shape
• Cardiovascular
• Endurance
It is up to you to decide which of these goals and you want to pursue. However, it is important to realize that they are all correlated and while you are working on one, you will be working on the others. For example, if you WORK OUT for endurance you will automatically work on cardiovascular. Or if your goal is to firm and shape you will automatically build muscle mass.
It is important to remember that your goals will change over time. However, you should always set small goals and take the necessary steps to reach your main goal.
It is imperative that you set goals that are for you and only you. If you try to fulfill goals that are someone else’s then you are setting yourself up for failure. If others truly care about your well-being then they will support you in your goals and not try to force their personal goals on you.
Take a moment to write down answers to the following.
What is your main goal and what you have to do to accomplish your
goal(s).
What road blocks do you have to overcome to accomplish this goal?
What are your secondary goals and what do you have to do to accomplish them?
Do you need to make any modifications to your plan for reaching your goal?
Are you positive that these are your goals and not what someone else wants for you?
Read Stop comparing Yourself To Others
Explain
Are your goals realistic?
• To maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition that you provide your body.
Your goals may include.
• To lose weight
• Build muscle mass
• Firm and shape
• Cardiovascular
• Endurance
It is up to you to decide which of these goals and you want to pursue. However, it is important to realize that they are all correlated and while you are working on one, you will be working on the others. For example, if you WORK OUT for endurance you will automatically work on cardiovascular. Or if your goal is to firm and shape you will automatically build muscle mass.
It is important to remember that your goals will change over time. However, you should always set small goals and take the necessary steps to reach your main goal.
It is imperative that you set goals that are for you and only you. If you try to fulfill goals that are someone else’s then you are setting yourself up for failure. If others truly care about your well-being then they will support you in your goals and not try to force their personal goals on you.
Take a moment to write down answers to the following.
What is your main goal and what you have to do to accomplish your
goal(s).
What road blocks do you have to overcome to accomplish this goal?
What are your secondary goals and what do you have to do to accomplish them?
Do you need to make any modifications to your plan for reaching your goal?
Are you positive that these are your goals and not what someone else wants for you?
Read Stop comparing Yourself To Others
Explain
Are your goals realistic?
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