Being fit is not something that you just luckily stumble into after a series of disappointing efforts to get rid of unhealthy habits. As far as I’m concerned, the only thing that stands in our way to becoming fit is our own lack of trust in ourselves.
Insecurity or a lack of self-esteem is like a termite that can erode even the strongest of wood and cement foundations from within. To be able to get past such a barrier, we need to understand our negative mental, physical, and emotional drivers — what makes us suck at being fit.
1. I’m not shallow, I’m OK the way I am.
This is an emotional driver. It’s very much akin to self-denial, like fooling ourselves, pretending that everything is OK when it’s actually not. Why do people do this?
Once in a while, it needs to do with a misshaped perspective of one’s self. A man may really imagine that s/he is in the pink of wellbeing when in all actuality, being overweight and in this way, being helpless to a large group of medical issues, is for all intents and purposes gazing them in the face.
Sometimes, it has to do with a false sense of spirituality (i.e., caring about the way one looks is equal to being vain, therefore, striving to keep fit and look your best “can’t be good”).
2. I don’t have enough time to exercise.
This is a mental driver. When you think you have no time to exercise, you’re actually trying to convince yourself that you have no time, even when you can make time, if you only, truly, wanted to do so. Check out “Top 20 Cardiovascular Exercises for Busy People” for more on this.
3. Exercise is boring.
This can be either a mental or emotional driver. If you have never exercised before, you cannot honestly say that it is boring. If you have exercised and gotten bored, it could be because you were going about your exercising in the wrong way.
4. I’m only going to live once, so, I’m entitled to eat what I want.
This is an emotional driver. In this case, food is seen as a reward or source of comfort. Since the line of thinking is that “we only live once,” it’s just “right” to reward ourselves and enjoy life as much as we want, by being a gourmand.
5. I’m afraid of getting hurt.
This could be both a physical and an emotional driver. You may actually have a physical or health condition that precludes vigorous activity. Still, having a health condition doesn’t preclude healthy eating, does it?
On the off chance that you don’t have a wellbeing condition, at that point, saying “I’m anxious about getting harmed” might be an enthusiastic driver. You may need self-assurance to attempt something testing, for example, an activity program or an eating regimen that will test your train. Read more about eating regimens in “A definitive Manual for Weight reduction.”
6. I’m too young/too old to worry about not being healthy and fit.
This is a physical and mental driver. I for one trust that age ought not to be an obstruction to wellness. Do you need verification? Simply investigate Insane Drummer.
Unless there is a current and real wellbeing condition, one’s age ought not to be a noteworthy hindrance. All things considered, eating regimen and exercise can simply be customized to every person.
7. It’s too expensive to go to a fitness program.
This is a mental driver, that may have roots in your actual life situation. However, not all fitness programs need to be expensive, so this is basically a cop-out.
8. I’m too lazy to prepare “special food.”
This is an emotional driver. What’s actually being said here is “I don’t love myself enough to care about what I eat.”
9. My friends/relatives all eat like this and they don’t suffer any adverse effects.
This is another emotional driver. Comparing yourself with others is self-defeating because you are a unique individual. If you really want to become fit, you need to think of yourself as someone with unique needs.
10. I’m always too tired to even think of becoming fit.
This is a physical, mental, and emotional driver. It’s ironic because the reason you’re tired is because you’re not fit in the first place. Or, you may be taking on too much. Or, you may be neglecting yourself out of a mistaken sense of being responsible for the welfare of others (if you are the family provider).
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