Getting Fit the Counter Culture

This post is not intended to offend, but I'm aware it might. Go ahead and backspace if it begins to get too personal for you, or maybe keep reading... maybe you need to hear it. I mean every word with love and it breaks my heart when I see so many companies making empty promises to people who need to learn what healthy really is. I just can't keep silent about that.

We live in a culture right now where everything is delivered immediately. Google can answer all our questions. Jimmy John's can deliver food so fast you'll freak. (We don't even have a Jimmy John's but hey, you get the point). We want to get rich by winning a huge lottery. Amazon can bring your groceries and anything else to your door, even by the next day if you're willing to pay a little extra. Electronic devices can instantly download any song or book. And I'm not saying these are all bad things.

What I am saying is we don't have to put forth much effort to get what we want. We don't have to work hard for very much, if we choose not to. So when things come up that are hard we feel defeated before we even start. We tend to lack the ability set goals, make a plan and take the time to reach those goals. We want it to happen yesterday. And that's why weight loss gimmick companies make TONS of money! And not just weight loss gimmick companies but other services that offer instant physical results - think plastic surgery or injections and such. (Sometimes these things are necessary, totally get that, but I'm talking about completely elective as opposed to putting forth work) No one wants to work for their success. They want it handed to them in a pill, a wrap, a shake, lotions, creams, whatever they think works. And a lot of those things might work for a short time. But if you aren't getting healthier it doesn't matter how many pounds you lose or what size pants you wear. If you aren't learning how to fuel your body by eating real food and moving more to keep your body strong, you are quite possibly fooling yourself. Your results likely won't last long, unless you begin to make some lifestyle changes using that first loss a motivator.

Could I slip up any day and go back to my old habits? You bet I can. I will have to make a decision to stick with this lifestyle for the rest of my life and that is a commitment I'm quite ok with making. Please don't fall for the quick fixes and the fad diets. Put in the work. Educate yourself about nutrition and exercise. No one can do this for you, except you.

(Disclaimer, because I know someone is thinking it: YES, I sell Beachbody. I sell Beachbody because they are NOT quick fix products. They are products I have used throughout my journey. They are products that combine fitness and nutrition and make you WORK for results. And YES, I believe there are other ways to get fit and healthy, I use some of those too! But if someone doesn't have a clue where to start or loves at home workouts, Beachbody has tons of options to fit everyone's fitness level and workout type. I'm MORE than happy to talk to anyone about starting their journey regardless of how they want to start!)