Saturday, April 13, 2013

Fitness 101 – The Duchess’ Journey to working it out - The Duchess

Having decided to make life changes instead of the typical resolutions, I have to become more diligent about accomplishing my goals.  I know some basic changes that I need to make, but I also know that those basic changes are fairly easy but simply not enough.  I want to make Olympic gold star changes! I want to win the decathlon; I want to go to infinity and beyond…  Ok I hate running and I’m not so thrilled about going into space either, but you get my point.  I need to reevaluate things about myself in order to make the necessary changes. Not just simple changes. I mean the kind of significant changes that will generate the things that I want, need and desire.  Visiting a friend’s church recently, I found myself valuing more than ever the meaning behind the sermon.  The Bishop spoke about “Beyond All Limits”. In order to have what I want and need, I have to go “Beyond All Limits” In order for me to make those major changes, that will increase my life in abundance, I have to go “Beyond All Limits”.  However before I can come remotely close to accomplishing any changes, there are a few steps that are absolutely necessary.  Step 1 Determine where I am currently and be honest about.  That means looking at my lifestyle, who I surround myself with, my finances, my health status, all those things that need to be checked.  Once I am honest about my current situation, I can begin to do the work. Step 2 Be specific about what I want.  What good is making changes if I don’t know exactly what it is I’m aiming for in the first place? It is not enough to say I want to be healthy.  I have to be specific. - I want to have a blood pressure of 117/76, I want to exercise three times a week and include strength training, I want to have a career in the music industry by in the next year…ok, ok, I can’t sing. Step 3 Understand that all that I want is obtainable.  I have a right to have the things I want; no one can stop that but me.  Step 4 Ask for help.  A little help goes a long way.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help when I need it. Step 5 Keep doing the right thing, even if it doesn’t feel good.  Hard work is not easy. Doing the right thing isn’t easy, but it’s necessary.  Staying the course is essential.

Whether your goals are towards good health, a new job, new attitude, new home, better relationships, know that you can have all you want and more by following these basic steps.  Go Beyond All Limits… You deserve it!  Mind, body & soul…

Until we meet again.

The Duchess

 

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