The Only Problem You'll Ever Have...

By Rono - ISSA-CFT, WITS-CPT
Certified Personal Trainer

Pointing the finger at something else or someone else seems be a competitive sport. With all this "reality" TV going around, it may be coming to a 24 hour sports or entertainment network near you. Who or what is really holding us back? On a regular basis I have these deep insightful questions that really intrigue me, like the previous question. The answer to that question is in the statement we hear early in our childhood somewhere - "when you point your finger at someone else, you have three pointed back at you".

With so many things wrong with the world today, there isn't any shortage of things to point at as the cause of our problems. It is rather easy actually and doesn't require any deep thought to point the finger somewhere else. We can blame fast food restaurants for their unhealthy food, instead of choosing something healthier. We can blame the TV networks for making so many wonderful shows (NOT), instead of just not watching. We can even blame it on the rain, instead of using an umbrella. Working with clients of all ages and background, I have encountered a plethora of different reasons (excuses) for why someone cannot reach their fitness or weight loss goals. Who is responsible for the food that enters your body? Who is responsible for the time you commit to exercise? Who is responsible? Are these tough questions? In my experience I have found that the biggest obstacle that you have to overcome is "yourself". The only problem you will ever have is "YOU". If are able to get out of your comfort zone, make better choices, and do something totally different - you might just surprise yourself and accomplished all that you aspire - maybe even more. I try to convey to my clients that this fitness lifestyle is all about the discovery. I have learned more about myself and what I am capable of then I ever knew before, since I became committed to a healthy lifestyle. I firmly believe that others can do the same if they get out of their own way. Stop blocking your own success.

So when it comes to reaching your fitness goals or any other goal you aspire towards - I suggest you start with the "mirror" and take a real look into the person that is reflected. Oh yeah go ahead and flex those muscles while your at it. If you can't see them, then I will see you at the gym. Right?

Be well.

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