F2I: Becoming a Champion Through Goals

Week three completed and onward we go tomorrow into the start of week 4. Feeling great and already noticing a difference with increased energy and willingness to be more active with at work and personal activities. This goes a long way when just a few weeks back, you felt lethargic and only wanted to hang around and watch TV, never mind just walking up stairs took your breath away. Sad, but keep being real with yourself. Post pictures of how you looked before and find some as to where you want to be long term. Plaster them in front of you so you see them daily as reminders. Yes, it does work as a form of positive reinforcement…trust me!

Small progression over time is really how champions are made. It is not coming out of the chute and dropping massive amounts of weight fast but more so, taking your time and learning your body over time. Let your body respond naturally to progression and let it learn itself as well. Keep pushing toward your goals and always make sure you use appropriate goals that are YOURS and not someone else’s. What do I mean by goals?

Goals are very important because they are in effect, benchmarks on your journey to where you want to be. Goals should be comprised of both short, medium, and long term goals. The goals should also be achievable (realistic) and not impossible based upon your own circumstances. Never take someone else’s goals and try to retrofit them to your own. You would simply be doing yourself and injustice and if per chance you do not meet them, will discourage yourself at the same time. Discouragement kills.

When you reach each of the smaller goals, you should also then focus on the next small goal which should bring you eventually to your medium and likewise, long term goals. Use them as stepping stones and a positive reinforcement that you are making progress. Never stop reaching for your goals and never simply STOP. It would be better to crawl than just stop altogether. Why waste the precious project you have already made. Remember them.

Onward and upward!

Train Hard – Train Smart!

Ray