Hey Stronger Fam!
Do you ever find it difficult to stick to your diet?
I feel you there.
Including myself, I hear countless “yo yo-ing” stories with attempted diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that just don’t seem to stick.
Simply, we hit a wall of obstacles. Two to be specific (more on that in a sec).
Before diving in…..can you think back to when you initially wanted to change the way you looked and felt?
“Which time?” (Am I right?)
Is there a pattern?
A trigger?
Time of year?
Remember those steps I mentioned?
This first step necessary to make change is Inspiration.
That moment where something (whether positive or negative) catches our eye. Could be a photo of someone else. An old photo of us. Or an old piece of clothing.
What-ever it is…….this is the start.
Then we have to get Motivated.
While inspiration is a fleeting flash, motivation is what keeps us anchored to that inspiration. It’s where we take the initial pattern, trigger, or season and make it personal.
The problem is…..these two steps are VERY temporary and we’ll collapse as soon as will-power falls.
That’s why we need to make this Intentional.
Put a purpose behind what you want to do.
- Who do you want to become?
- What does the end result look like?
- Does it align with your values and who you are as a person?
Then…..when all the shine wears off….we seek Discipline.
Media tells us it’s ALL WILLPOWER AND DISCIPLINE….not quite
Discipline is what’s left over when we’re tired. Lack any sense of will-power. And an acute obstacle lands in our tracks.
Again, go back to your intention.
This too shall pass!
Eventually, this all becomes a Habit.
How long?
It depends.
For some it’s 21 days. Some 66 days. Others even longer.
This is why it’s important to set the foundation with your Intentions otherwise you’ll be fighting a civil war every….single….day with yourself.
Make it a Habit. Make it Personal.
If you’re lucky……you’ll reach #6…..Passion.
This is what STRONGER is all about.
People want to show up (they miss it when they don’t).
They love who they workout with.
They enjoy how it makes them feel.
They’re hooked!
It doesn’t mean they’re bullet-proof.
But they no longer need Inspiration and Motivation to stay Adherent.
So…..
What step in the process are you? Inspiration? Motivation? Intention? Discipline? Habit? Passion?
If you don’t know where to start?
Let us help!
Inspire. Motivate. Intent. Focus. Habit. Passion
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