Author: Fernando Solis
This is the second part to the news post The Priority Principle – Part 1
Life is ever evolving and we as individuals must engage in a constant state of change to adapt to keep ourselves one step ahead of the game. It’s vital for us to step back, think, and make a logical analysis of where we are at, we want to go, and what course of action will get us there.
Set Your Goal and Take Action
The first and most important step is to identify your goal and create a list of tasks that will help you achieve it. Make no mistake about it – changes will have to be made.
Your goal requires you identify where you are currently failing and what small steps you need to take to get the ball rolling. Immediate action is vital – giving your goal life and creating momentum will make it real.
Write down goals and tasks for need to complete in the short, medium and long term.
I guarantee that you will have to make sacrifices along the way. Some things you will need to do away with on a temporary basis, while other sacrifices will be of a more permanent nature. No matter what your goal is, it will force change for the better!
My Experience – The Mental and Physical Challenge
As a personal trainer in Melbourne, I help people make changes to their bodies.
In the case of the overwhelming majority of people wanting to get fit there is a much traveled path that usually ends in failure.
Statistics prove that 90% of new gym goers become non active members just 12 weeks into their memberships – They don’t have any clear direction with their exercise programs and simply give up in frustration.
The members that continue to frequent the gym have identified that they need help and seek the expertise of a personal trainer. A top level personal trainer will not only prescribe exercise, but help you with your diet and set you on the right path to a long term sustainable healthy lifestyle. If you’re not prepared to confront yourself a personal trainer should do it for you set out your path to success.
Only a dedicated few have the discipline to make all the necessary lifestyle changes with little or no professional guidance.
The Priority Principal
When a new client starts with me I establish this person’s goal, why they want to change, and what their weekly exercise and dietary habits are.
Let’s use the common goal of weight loss as an example.
When you find yourself in this type of scenario it’s obvious that the balance between nutrition and exercise isn’t right. My experience tells me that most people are reluctant to talk about their dietary habits and believe they don’t need to change much in this regard. If this was the case then there would be no weight issue to begin with!
Neglect your body for long enough and you will find yourself with extra weight and the possibility of contracting health problems.
When your priority is to lose weight new habits need to be formed. Here I need to make my clients understand that the status quo cannot remain. Certain things need to be given up and new habits need to be forged. Your new priorities need to take precedence over the destructive and less important lifestyle factors. A new lifestyle must be created and adhered to until your goal is conquered.
Common lifestyle factors that clients need to temporarily change are:
• Food preparation – Make your own meals and take them to work with you.
• Cut back alcohol – Moderation is the key.
• Cutting back take away dinners – Control your food intake
• Change the nature of your social outings – Create an environment that suits you and that will encourage you to rest properly
• Make time for your own exercise and book personal training sessions
These lifestyle modifications will not only lead you to achieve your goals but they will save you money! Getting yourself a personal trainer shouldn’t mean you to have to go out and earn more money. When you reshuffle you priorities I can guarantee that you will have the financial freedom to eat well and commit to at least 1 personal training session per week.
Fitness Goal Personal Training in Melbourne has experienced and successful personal trainers that can help you achieve your goals. We guarantee to meet and exceed your expectations and get the best out of you!
Thanks for reading.