What I’ve learned over the years is that weight loss is almost always what starts the fitness journey. Once you get through a certain point, (this point is undefined and different for everyone) it can become about so much more. However, let’s start at the beginning. You’re in it to lose some weight, that’s great, your health is so incredibly important, and we tend to take it for granted. So what’s your why? Losing weight, right, you just told me that…but REALLY what’s your why. What is going to get you up and moving? What will encourage you to trade in that diet coke (which as a former dc addict I can say, isn’t the best choice) for a healthier option? What will make you lace up your shoes when it’s cold and you’re tired, and the alarm clock is going off entirely too early? Or when you’re in the grocery store faced with BOGO double stuffed Oreos? Is it your health, a diagnosis, a wedding, cute pants you found on clearance, grandkids, peri/post menopause, your kids…whatever the reason is you need to know it! Just some fair warning, this will potentially change about 1,000 times over which is ok. You’ll be evolving on your fitness journey. Establishing these things are helpful to have in your back pocket, or on the bathroom mirror. My goal is to help you establish your why, and work towards your goals. My hope for everyone I coach is to help you establish a better mindset, habits and the confidence to continue to reach those goals without me! It is 100% a journey and not a destination.
Some other things to think about, do you have a support team or a crew? Are you surrounding yourself with like minded individuals who will help you succeed, inspire, motivate, but most importantly hold you accountable? If not I highly encourage you to try group fitness. The energy, and amazingness the others around you bring to the table without even knowing it, is worth its weight in gold! Part of my personal journey includes a resistance to group fitness many moons ago. I begrudgingly tried it when a friend wanted to go, but not alone. I have learned so much about myself through group fitness in the past 10+ years. When you have a girl half your age tell you you’re her inspiration, or a workout partner who’s your 10 years your senior and you all just fit! It knocks down so many walls and barriers. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS!!!! Group training and classes are so much fun! Again lone wolf/introvert here and even I love it!
