Gym-Intimidation

Hey Lovie! Have you ever had those times in life where you were so far out of your comfort-zone that you didn’t even know where to dig in? You were clear on what you wanted the end goal to be, but Lord the path to that happy ending seemed scary and unbelievably challenging. No? It’s just me? Lol, just kidding! If you have ever tried to grow in some area of life, then you know what I’m talkin about. Intimidation. It creeps into any and every area of life that we allow it to but, not any more! Darlin’ we are changing the game starting right now!!

I remember the first time I held my oldest son. He was so tiny and perfect. A new chapter… more like a new novel of my life began. That sweet precious baby grew, he grew, and he grew and he grew and now he’s taller than I am and likes to pick me up and carry me around and he’s talking about girls and driving and Dear Lord!! Life has changed so much over the years but never have my goals for him or any of my children have never changed. See, it’s easy to know what we want for our babies but sometimes it’s the path that’s tough. We tell our children they can do and be anything, but we don’t apply this to our lives. We tell them they can have their wildest dreams if they work hard for it, but we sell ourselves short daily. We encourage our babies when they’re being hard on themselves, but we pick ourselves apart at the seams!! It’s time we start leading by example y’all, and teach them to set their sights and then go after their desires with a fierceness!!

We see someone who is physically fit and think, oh I wish I had her body. Well, do you really? Chances are when she started her journey, she was intimidated by the process. BUT, she kept showing up. She made a choice to break that BIG scary goal into bite-sized pieces. We teach our kids the same strategy. Break down your long term goals into short term goals. You want to start a workout program? Then find one and DO IT!! You want to join a gym and you’re nervous? Join the dang gym and take a tour, when the place isn’t crowded. This will 1. Give you confidence because the staff will show you how all the equipment works and 2. It’s not crowded so you’re not constantly worrying what people are thinking! Two birds with one stone!!

Now, that you’re on your way and know what the equipment does, you’re going to have to show up and actually use this stuff for it to work! Get a plan of action! I love finding ideas on Instagram and Pinterest. However, stay FAAAARRR away from the “Exercise” Plans that promise that you will lose 30 pounds in 30 days… I’ve had stomach viruses, that despite their BEST efforts couldn’t live up to those standards. Anyways, we’re in this to create a healthy LIFESTYLE that will last; not a suicide mission. Find a program that works for you. There are books out there, personal trainers, group trainings, and even online businesses (i.e. like mine) that will write personal plans specifically for you and your goals. Bottom line, whatever path you choose, go all in!

You have your goals and you know exactly what they are. Those things you’re thinking in the back of your mind, right now while you’re reading this! I wish I… yep, I’m talking right at you now. It scares you and you haven’t said anything to anyone about it because honestly, it intimidates the heck out of you and you’re scared you’re going to fail. Before you even start, you’re mind is trying to make you quit. Yet, day in and day out you encourage the world around you to lasso the moon and move mountains. Girl, it’s your time to shine! You know what happens when you quit! Let’s find out what it feels like when you don’t.