Results are fast when you do it right!

Today was a weigh in day for a client of mine. If you read my blog with any regularity you will know I hate these days. I hate weighing people because in my HUMBLE(haha) opinion, it doesn't mean anything. What is the weight consisting of, muscle, fat, water? etc. etc. So she got onto the scale and lo and behold the first number she sees is her weight. Drum roll please...... she had gone up in weight! shock and despair! She may have been a little confused at first but I then point out that her body fat has actually gone down a full % which is fantastic because she has only been with me for a month! She has been working damn hard and it is starting to show! It all became a little clearer when we did her measurements and found she had dropped an entire inch off each body part we measured meaning a full 6 inch loss in the month time frame we have been together! Now all these numbers don't mean much to me because I am a performance based trainer; but try telling a woman 6 weeks out of getting married that wants to look great in her dress that she can now do 15 modified pull-ups in a row instead of her 5 and she will look at you like... huh? Anyway, lesson learned, I am going to start with the measurements first, then the scale!

Point being results are dependent on effort. When the effort is there results follow. Just like the point on form following function. These results were from 3x a week work out and a progressing towards zone diet. Time to up the intensity and commit to more workouts and tightening the dial into the zone. In that place results will skyrocket!

Become Legendary

Charles Schultz Philosophy

Think about this...

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. They are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.

'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia . '
(Charles Schultz)

Dr. Randy Pausch - from Oprah

What an amazing way to look at things.

How to lead your life by Dr. Randy Pausch.

1. Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things. Our dedication
2. Respect authority while questioning it.
3. Have fun.
4. Decide if you are Tigger or Eeyore. (See #3)
5. Never lose the Child-like wonder.
6. Help others
7. Loyalty is a two way street.
8. Never give up. Don't bail out.
9. You can't get there alone. Pay it forward.
10.Tell the truth, be earnest, Apologize when you screw up, Focus on others.
11.Get feedback and listen to it.
12.Show Gratitude
13.Don't complain, just try harder.
14.Be good at something
15.Work hard..Oh that's the secret
16.Find the best in everybody.
17.Be prepared: "luck" is where preparation meets opportunity.

Clint Young

Here is a great story about limiting beliefs and what happens when you have none. I wanna be like Clint Young!