I'm Lazy!
Believe it or not... I hire a physical trainer because if I don't the odds that I'll go train and get the increased physical activity I need to stay in shape would likely NOT occur. You see, working out four hours per week is easy to do, but... the real issue for me is that it's easier NOT to do. You see, the reality is that I'm lazy.
So today when I learned my trainer was sick & had to cancel... the odds were low that I'd work out today. EXECPT... as I was talking to him about his need to cancel I thought fast and committed to him that I WOULD go into the gym & train without him. You see, I need (enjoy) accountability like this. The moment I committed to this, I knew he would check the computer and talk to other trainers to see if I, indeed, came in. I also happen to be the type that would feel unbearably guilty if I told him I was going to train & didn't. So there I was, on my own, doing 5K on the treadmill. Not much, but at least I went in.
So remember this... Accountability is one of the "secrets" of success with getting lighter, fitter & healthier. To some, accountability has a slightly negative connotation, but not to me. I think of it this way... accountability is really encouragement with no nonsense. It's somebody who really cares enough to encourage you by telling you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). It's a valuable authentic relationship. I select all of my trainers with this in mind.
Today was also a big day in trying to recruit 20 people "struggling with their weight" to do a triathlon with me on July 22nd. I booked a meeting at my church (Willow Creek):
2007 Race To Fitness
If you struggle with your weight, come to an information meeting about "taking charge" of your fitness. Hear one Creeker's story of losing 139 pounds after 25 years of failed attempts.
Thursday Feb 22 in room 360
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Creek Community Church
Barrington Rd at Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL
This information meeting is open to EVERYONE. Anyone "struggling with their weight" is encouraged to attend.
I'm going to recommend that everyone attending to get these two books:
Believe it or not... I hire a physical trainer because if I don't the odds that I'll go train and get the increased physical activity I need to stay in shape would likely NOT occur. You see, working out four hours per week is easy to do, but... the real issue for me is that it's easier NOT to do. You see, the reality is that I'm lazy.
So today when I learned my trainer was sick & had to cancel... the odds were low that I'd work out today. EXECPT... as I was talking to him about his need to cancel I thought fast and committed to him that I WOULD go into the gym & train without him. You see, I need (enjoy) accountability like this. The moment I committed to this, I knew he would check the computer and talk to other trainers to see if I, indeed, came in. I also happen to be the type that would feel unbearably guilty if I told him I was going to train & didn't. So there I was, on my own, doing 5K on the treadmill. Not much, but at least I went in.
So remember this... Accountability is one of the "secrets" of success with getting lighter, fitter & healthier. To some, accountability has a slightly negative connotation, but not to me. I think of it this way... accountability is really encouragement with no nonsense. It's somebody who really cares enough to encourage you by telling you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). It's a valuable authentic relationship. I select all of my trainers with this in mind.
Today was also a big day in trying to recruit 20 people "struggling with their weight" to do a triathlon with me on July 22nd. I booked a meeting at my church (Willow Creek):
2007 Race To Fitness
If you struggle with your weight, come to an information meeting about "taking charge" of your fitness. Hear one Creeker's story of losing 139 pounds after 25 years of failed attempts.
Thursday Feb 22 in room 360
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Creek Community Church
Barrington Rd at Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL
This information meeting is open to EVERYONE. Anyone "struggling with their weight" is encouraged to attend.
I'm going to recommend that everyone attending to get these two books:
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