Overcoming Workout (Life) Obstacles

Hesitation. Self doubt. Lack of commitment. I understand where that comes from. I feel at least one of those feelings daily. Trying to overcome and move forward from those dark thoughts can be a challenge. Starting anything new whether it’s starting an exercise program, a new job, a new blog, etc can be extremely intimidating. Fear of failure or even a fear to just get started can be overpowering. Never underestimate the power of your own mind good or bad. When I start to feel like things won’t go my way, I try to think about ways I can start, succeed, and stay committed.

I, like many of you, always had to battle being overweight. I still am so I totally get where you’re coming from. Starting a new workout program can be a daunting task. How do I start? What do I do? The way to start anything is research, research, research.  Research gyms, research workouts, research what people of your body type are doing to help themselves. Before I start anything I research the heck out of it. Research enough to feel comfortable to start but not so much where you find yourselves hesitating again. It boils down to not so much learning to fail but actually failing to learn.   Knowledge is power.

Start slow. The little voice inside your head can hurt you if you give into it. This is why I love small victories. To do something and, after some work, achieving it. It doesn’t get better than that. Small victories silence that voice. Small victories lead to bigger victories and before you know it you’re getting closer to achieving the ultimate victory. Everybody has self doubt at one point in time or another but how we overcome it separates us from winning or losing.

I choose to win.

Building on small victories helps your commitment to your goals. The road might be long but when the self doubt hits, reflect on those small victories. We all have this power to succeed and we all have the power to fail. The small victories springboard you to being totally committed to staying on track. Feeling good and looking good are powerful motivators to staying committed.

Whatever I choose to accomplish I adopt this circle of success. It’s a daily task but one that comes easily over time. The road will be difficult. Nothing worth anything comes easy. It takes time and effort but it will be worth it in the end. Keep at it and never look back.

Thanks for reading!