I love that comic… It’s one of those things that make you go
hmmmm! Whenever I present a healthy living seminar regardless of the headlining
topic of discussion I always start with this comic or the following questions: “How
many of you play in traffic? How many of you juggle knives? OooooK how many of
you sip on poison?” You can imagine the blank stares, the WTH looks, and the
are you kidding, what the heck are you talking about??Expressions I get?
Finally after some coaching I get some people to answer no
to all of those things. I follow that answer with another question…Why not?
Eventually someone will say “because it will kill you duh!?!” I smile and I
confirm their statement. Those things sure as heck will kill you.
Now let me as you another set of questions… How many of you
eat something deep green and leafy with every meal? How many of you drink at
least 8 glasses of water a day?? Better yet how many of you get at least 30
minutes of heart pumping activity a day? Furthermore, how many of you get AT
LEAST 6 hours of sleep every night? 8 times out of 10 there is little to no yes
answers to any of the proceeding questions. And if I were a betting lady I’d
put my money on the fact that as you are reading this you have answered no to
most or all of them as well. So I pose one more question… Why not play in
traffic? You’re killing yourself anyway. IJS :0)
You see contrary to popular belief we are not meant to just shrivel
up and die. The majority of people do so because they haven’t taken the time
throughout their lives to implement even
the most basic healthy living practices; eat well, stay hydrated, and get
active. And for more people their reason is the same…” I don’t have time.”
I am going to tackle some of the most common excuses I hear
from clients and potential clients and offer a few suggestions on how to include at the
very less the healthy living basics into your life and counteract those self-destructing
“reasons” we so cleverly come up with . They will leave you no room for further
excuses, no time wasted, and best of all no regrets! Fasten your seatbelts it’s going to be a bumpy
ride ;0).
1. My schedule is
too crazy to make it to the gym: First off, who in the world said you
need a gym in order to work out? There’s these cool things called body
resistance which is simply voluntarily flexing and releasing your muscles; jump
training, and static strengthening like planking or standing on one leg. That
you can do virtually ANYWHERE no equipment needed. Second, participating in your resident
facilities or workplace wellness program classes is a great gym membership free
way of getting a workout in. Most classes are convenient for before or after
work hours and are done ON SITE. So you don’t have to travel. If your residents
or workplace does not have a wellness program send your information to getfit@myfitfusion.com and we’ll make
it happen. (yep shameless plug)
2. I don’t have
time to cook: When this is an issue it’s ALL about choices. Fresh to
Order vs Five Guys; Side Salad vs Fries. Now there is a myth I would like to
tackle here and now. And that is healthy
food taste like cardboard: Are you for real?? Do you know how many yummy things
there are at Boston Market, Crispers, Whole Foods Lunch Buffet, Subway, and the
like? Too many to put in one blog that’s how many. And now thanks to more
people becoming health conscience, even the McDonalds and Burger Kings of the
world have better food choices. So now it’s up to you, although I do not
support ordering by numbers every day, if that is the hand you are dealt then
it’s about time you start making better ordering decisions. Simple and plan
3. My schedule
varies so much I don’t have time to meet with a trainer: Although
personal training is the VERY foundation of my health and fitness experience, I
am wise and honest enough to tell the truth. Personal Training is only one way to get into
the grove of reaching our fitness and wellness goals, and it is perfect for
those who need some outside motivation and expertise. BUT, funds being low is
not your get out of work out free card. Just about EVERY health and fitness
magazine out there has some kind of workout or fitness plan you can follow. My
personal favorite is Self Magazine. Many of their sites have workout videos and
online logs you can use to track your progress. You can also like my company
page www.facebook.com/fitfusionatl
or subscribe to our youtube channel www.youtube.com/fitfusionatl to get ever
effective workout ideas. The point is, there are resources out there to help
you along, many at little to know cost to you.
4. I have a family
to take care of I don’t have time to work out: Now I have yet to give
birth to a child but my boyfriend has a two year old and man can that boy run.
And it doesn’t matter where he’s going nor if he has clothes on our not he is
sprinting every chance he gets. So if you have little ones here’s an idea…CHASE
THEM. They’ll feel like you’re paying some attention to them and you ‘ll get
your heart pumping and revved up. Then when you’re done they’ll go to sleepy
town and you can get some work done. J
If you have older ones playing official games like basketball or football,
teaching them to skate, playing soccer, pushing them on a swing, etc are all
great ways to spend time with them and get your workout in. Planning Family Fit
nights or Soccer Saturdays or something fun like that gives you and them
something to look forward too. It’s time to get your whole family up and
moving. You might get some resistance at the beginning. But dangit! You’re the boss
so assert your authority. Soon it will feel like play (because it is) and they’ll
anticipate it more and more. Tell your waist line it can thank me later :0)
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