Excuses and Denial
One of the most frustrating things about my job is dealing with people who just aren't ready for change. It is hard for me to accept that they aren't ready because I want everyone to feel as good as I do from living a healthy lifestyle. I know what it is like to live in denial with myself and I know what its like to make excuses. I also know what its like to really get real with myself and face the facts and start living with #noexcuses (this is why it is my motto-there is meaning behind it).Last week while stretching at the end of a fitness class we got on the topic of denial. I shared with the ladies that I KNOW DENIAL. Here's a story. There are literally 100s of them. I was at Pennington's in the change room trying on clothes for a night out. Rod (hubby) was outside the room on the chair waiting patiently. I was trying on clothes and nothing was fitting (4x's). I started with the 5x and found a shirt I liked. When I came out of the room I said to hubby, "They are making their clothes a lot smaller fitting since the last time we were here." He (being the smart man he is) agreed whole heartedly (God love him), I made my purchase and it wasn't too long after that that I started on the road to health.
I had myself convinced at the time that it was the clothes that was shrinking!!! DENIAL
I love what I do and I get to work with amazing women who are making steps toward a healthier version of themselves daily. I also have had to deal with clients quitting because they aren't ready for change. This is so hard for me because I want them to feel good about themselves, I want them to be stronger and I want to help them improve their health. ARGH!
Unless you are genuinely sick or injured or its a scheduled rest day their isn't any valid excuse why not to exercise. People who say they don't have time usually manage to watch a nightly television show. People who say they cant afford a gym membership often are buying daily Starbucks, also walking/running/YouTube are free! I can easily recognize the excuses because I accepted them ALL for myself for years!
Don't wait for the perfect timing, it will never come. You have to make it happen regardless of the stresses that will always come in life. Stressful situations/times of emotional stress are extra reasons to get that workout in not an excuse to skip it. Start small, build up, never quit!
Helpless.
I know how it feels to be ridiculed/heckled when I started to walk outside. EVERY time.
I also know the pain of giving up on myself.
I made the decision to STOP the EXCUSES and my life changed! I am happy. I have energy, I can do physically demanding things I never dreamed of. Every day is a choice though. I don't wake up in the morning craving Burpees, oh no! I make myself do the work! I don't crave zucchini noodles when I am nearing my period, oh no! I make myself choose them. Not that I don't ever have something bad, I just limit it. It took me a long time to learn that that was okay. I still struggle in that area.
Every day I make a choice towards health. I have been on this path 7+ years now and it has changed my entire life. I am down almost 200lbs and I have learned many lessons along the way. I still learn new things daily. I have studied anatomy, biomechanics and I am a certified personal trainer. I am currently studying nutrition. I am passionate about my job and my lifestyle. Sometimes I may come off as over the top to some peeps but I believe living this way has SAVED MY LIFE!
Every day I answer several messages, emails, texts, I don't get paid for them- It is my passion! It is part of my new identity. Sometimes people don't take my advice. Sometimes they do. Sometimes I think they don't and then they text me after several months finally ready to make a change. You don't need to be morbidly obese to need a change to feel better. Some people think that because of my story I only deal with obese peeps but I have a variety of clients who all have one thing in common despite their different struggles- They are choosing to stop the EXCUSES and live healthier.
You have the power inside you to become the best version of YOU. Whether you think you can, or think you cant you're right.
XO,
Di
