I was looking at the last few tips of the week I sent to you and noticed "Consistency is the Key," "Don't Get Discouraged," "You're Where You're Supposed to be,""Its Not Easy," etc. etc. and thought to myself, "Gee Whiz...you're kind of a downer, Joe!"
I've been overlooking the most important component: Being fit, doing these workouts, pushing yourself to your limits and beyond and achieving your goals is FUN! Let's face it...don't you feel better after you've completed that tough workout? When you've kept up with the kids on the DVD don't you feel like you've accomplished something? When you see the number on that scale or go down a loop in your belt, don't you get that goofy smile on your face?
And the best feeling is when someone says, "Have you lost weight?" or "Wow, you look great! What are you doing?" I'm sure some of you have already gotten that high. And those of you just starting out...it's coming!
So when your sweating and cursing your TV and you get through it anyway, don't be surprised when the thought pops into your head, "That was fun," even though you're a hot mess. I always say it takes a lot of work to look this good, but the work is fun...even if it hurts!
Joe
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Its Not Easy...It's Not Supposed To Be
I'm supposed to do Plyometrics, part of the P90X workouts, today and I really don't want to. It's uncomfortable, it hurts, you sweat, you can't breathe, and you may even feel like throwing up. It's not easy.
And its not supposed to be. Getting fit, losing weight, doing these workouts (especially Insanity) is tough. We all know that. We've all decided we have to do something to get in shape, we've committed to doing that, and because we've done that we will succeed! Luckily, here at Beachbody, there is a community dedicated to helping us all achieve that goal.
From our CEO, Carl Daeikler, down to me and every other Beachbody Coach, we're committed to making the "not easy' a bit more bearable. That's why I'm here - to encourage and motivate - and hopefully help you along on your fitness journey.
I wish it were as easy as rubbing the DVD's on our bodies and, presto change-o, whole new physique...but it's not. But I hope that knowing there are thousands more out there just like you and me, doing the same thing, feeling the same pain, and getting the same success, will spur us on to greater heights.
You can reach your goals. I know it.
How do I know?
I believe in you.
Joe
And its not supposed to be. Getting fit, losing weight, doing these workouts (especially Insanity) is tough. We all know that. We've all decided we have to do something to get in shape, we've committed to doing that, and because we've done that we will succeed! Luckily, here at Beachbody, there is a community dedicated to helping us all achieve that goal.
From our CEO, Carl Daeikler, down to me and every other Beachbody Coach, we're committed to making the "not easy' a bit more bearable. That's why I'm here - to encourage and motivate - and hopefully help you along on your fitness journey.
I wish it were as easy as rubbing the DVD's on our bodies and, presto change-o, whole new physique...but it's not. But I hope that knowing there are thousands more out there just like you and me, doing the same thing, feeling the same pain, and getting the same success, will spur us on to greater heights.
You can reach your goals. I know it.
How do I know?
I believe in you.
Joe
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Stigma of Obesity - Hate Crime or Motivation?
The following is from a New York TImes article about a study done by Arizona State University:
"an article by Tara Parker-Pope that focuses on a recent report by Brewis and a team of ASU anthropologists, which found that fat stigma is rapidly and widely being adopted around the globe. The results show that, even in places that traditionally held fat-positive or -neutral attitudes, like American Samoa and Puerto Rico, negative perceptions of large bodies are now prevalent. Of concern is that, as fat stigma proliferates in areas that historically did not view obesity as unhealthy or undesirable, emotional and social trauma are likely to follow."
Really? The worry is not the trend of obesity or the many other health risks that come with it, but that someone's feelings might get hurt?!? This is what we've come to? In America 1 out of 3 people are considered obese. It may be time to hurt some feelings!
We spend 8 hours a day watching TV or playing video games, we go through the drive thru with alarming regularity - we can't even be bothered to get out of the car and go into the restaurant! I'm sure the day is almost here when we can watch mobile satellite television in our cars while we're going through the drive thru!
I've said before my main job as a Beachbody coach is to believe in someone before they believe in themselves. My other job is to tell you the truth. Sometimes I have to be a bit harsh like when I told you your level of success or failure is directly proportionate to your effort. It other words...its your fault!
So now, take a look at yourself. Are you happy with your current level of health and fitness? Are you fat? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Now, I know there are people with valid medical reasons why they are heavy but the rest of us have to do something, do our part to end the trend of obesity in the USA or instead of this:
Boy: "Cheerleader Sue, would you like to go out?"
Cheerleader Sue: "No! You're too fat."
Boy: "Wow! That really hurt my feelings. I'm going to work hard and lose weight and get ripped with P90X (unabashed plug ;)) and I'll show her!"
we're going to get this:
Boy: "Cheerleader Sue, would you like to go out?"
Cheerleader Sue: "No! You're too fat."
Boy: "Wow! That really hurt my feelings. I'm calling Attorney General Eric Holder and have you arrested for committing a hate crime. And then I'm going to McDonald's for a supersized everything."
So be motivated to be better. Don't be motivated to be a victim. Just the fact that you're here means you've already taken the steps to End the Trend.
Keep Pushing Play!
Joe
"an article by Tara Parker-Pope that focuses on a recent report by Brewis and a team of ASU anthropologists, which found that fat stigma is rapidly and widely being adopted around the globe. The results show that, even in places that traditionally held fat-positive or -neutral attitudes, like American Samoa and Puerto Rico, negative perceptions of large bodies are now prevalent. Of concern is that, as fat stigma proliferates in areas that historically did not view obesity as unhealthy or undesirable, emotional and social trauma are likely to follow."
Really? The worry is not the trend of obesity or the many other health risks that come with it, but that someone's feelings might get hurt?!? This is what we've come to? In America 1 out of 3 people are considered obese. It may be time to hurt some feelings!
We spend 8 hours a day watching TV or playing video games, we go through the drive thru with alarming regularity - we can't even be bothered to get out of the car and go into the restaurant! I'm sure the day is almost here when we can watch mobile satellite television in our cars while we're going through the drive thru!
I've said before my main job as a Beachbody coach is to believe in someone before they believe in themselves. My other job is to tell you the truth. Sometimes I have to be a bit harsh like when I told you your level of success or failure is directly proportionate to your effort. It other words...its your fault!
So now, take a look at yourself. Are you happy with your current level of health and fitness? Are you fat? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Now, I know there are people with valid medical reasons why they are heavy but the rest of us have to do something, do our part to end the trend of obesity in the USA or instead of this:
Boy: "Cheerleader Sue, would you like to go out?"
Cheerleader Sue: "No! You're too fat."
Boy: "Wow! That really hurt my feelings. I'm going to work hard and lose weight and get ripped with P90X (unabashed plug ;)) and I'll show her!"
we're going to get this:
Boy: "Cheerleader Sue, would you like to go out?"
Cheerleader Sue: "No! You're too fat."
Boy: "Wow! That really hurt my feelings. I'm calling Attorney General Eric Holder and have you arrested for committing a hate crime. And then I'm going to McDonald's for a supersized everything."
So be motivated to be better. Don't be motivated to be a victim. Just the fact that you're here means you've already taken the steps to End the Trend.
Keep Pushing Play!
Joe
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