Fitness Happiness?

What is That!

A few weeks ago a conversation was being held at UC Fitness concerning when do you say this is where I want my health, energy and body to be? It's a question that every trainer has to figure out with each client.

The true question is, at what point do you say I'm happy where I am? This is actually a very difficult question. Often people will have an idea of what they want to feel like and look like, but what they don't consider is what it takes to get there and what it takes to stay there!

So the real question is are you willing to do what it takes...What are you willing to give to have and maintain fitness happiness? In my book "How to Escape Mental Welfare" there's a sub-chapter on defining success. Essentially, the definition of success is relative to the person with the intent upon a goal. One woman may find success at a size 12, while another may deem success to be a size 6. Each can have success, but their ideal level of success is quite different.

Personally I can acquire the washboard abs, but am I will to give up eating out weekly to have it or if I eat out do I refrain from the baby back ribs, Colorado chicken or Italian platter. Just as one of my previous article "How to Have a Flat Stomach" explained, to have a those kind of abs require a very healthy diet. I love the Italian platter! So, I guess I'm not willing to have the washboard abs, but I will settle for a mostly flat stomach with a 4 pack.

That's the kind of decision you will have to make when concerning what are you willing to give, to have what you want. Truthfully, I've begun my commitment to have the washboard abs by summer. This means you won't see me eating out much and I will be exercising like a mad man! Having an 8 pack has become my goal, so I now have determined what I'm willing to do to have them. This may also mean working out 2x per day and being strict on my food and liquid consumption.

Ask yourself what will you give up and take on to have the health you desire? How hard will you work to fit into the next size down or 2/3/4 sizes down? What kind of help will you get to ensure your success to lose weight by this summer?

This is a question that only you can answer and you can only do it for yourself. So what is Fitness Happiness for you?n n