Mental change before physical change

The brain fears change: It is very scary becoming a different person.  What happens to the old person, how will people respond to you, will you be able to maintain it?  These are all questions that you will at least on a subconscious level, ask.  I can receive an inbox from a person inquiring about personal training and in that very same message have their excuse for why they cannot train (money, time, etc…)  Mentally you have to understand that if you do not change today the weight and/or fitness level will only get worse, never better. Remember that fad diets usually result in short term success that ends with the weight coming right back. The feeling of being back to square one usually leaves people with a feeling of defeat. In most cases, this will cause a counter-effect; causing people to eat more.

Many people like to blame others for their weight issues:   The only person who can change you is you.  Yes I’m one of the best personal trainers I know, but if a person refuses to workout without me or eat junk and fast food on a consistent basis they will never tone up or lose weight.  Some people use their weight as a crutch and a conversation starter.  Don’t allow your identity to be rooted in being overweight or out of shape. 

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