Why Do YOU Want To Get Fit?

I’m certain you have noticed how common it is to begin each New Year with a solid set of weight-loss goals in mind. Join the gym, start a diet and spend the upcoming weeks in an environment that feels emotionally foreign to you. Let’s face it, if there is a lot of weight to lose, it means you haven’t been connected to the thoughts, benefits and feelings that accompany good health and well-being. What I am suggesting is to stop for a moment and think about your “why”. Why is it important for YOU to get fit and healthy? Everyone has their own hot buttons, so the idea here is to find out what it is that makes up your personal burning desire to get in shape. I can appreciate goal-setting. Goals represent a destination and without them it can be pretty easy to get lost. The only issue I have with goal-setting, however, is the ATTACHMENT to the goal itself rather than the JOURNEY.

Let’s compare this to a road trip. When planning your travel, you need to know where you are starting from, where you are going and the best way to get there. You also need to know if you prefer the scenic route, whether or not you want to drive straight through or stop for a night, etc. It allows you to find the best plan for your own personal taste and stick with it until you have arrived at your destination.