I've always been the type of person that enjoys sports, working out, and fitness. I'm the type of person that is up early and is going, going, going all day doing something. When I was in high school I ran track, did high school gymnastics, and a private club gymnastics, as well as worked part time and attended school (obviously) so needless to say I was very busy. Being someone that is always doing multiple things at once and active I have always found it hard to understand those people that are not that way, or I guess I find it hard to understand when people often say they don't have time to take care of themselves. But then when i saw this picture the little light bulb went off in my head....people don't want to be uncomfortable. They don't want to step out of their comfort zone so they make up reasons why "they can't". The time isn't going to just be there, you have to make that time. There is always something else that you are going to be able to do, but you need to remember that you need to put yourself first, because it's going to make you a better person, which in return is going to be better for your family. So your probably thinking get to the point... When people make excuses or say they don't have the time to exercise, go for a run, or eat healthy foods, it's because it's not Comfortable. In our world today everything is geared towards comfort...but being fit and healthy isn't something that is "comfortable". It's work. It's hard. It makes you push yourself to your limits physically and mentally. Your body will be sore and achy. Your muscles will be tired and screaming at you sometimes from you working them hard. But you need to remember it's worth it. You are making your body stronger. You are making your body healthier. You are working your mind, body, and soul to be the best it can be. The best things in life aren't easy and they aren't always comfortable. If you think of your life with your family or best friends your relationships weren't always "comfortable". At times they're hard....they're really hard, but when you push through those difficult times and you make it to the end, those bumps in the road were 110% worth the journey.
So what I'm getting at is this. To make that change in your life whether it be to loose weight, eat healthier, or check something off your bucket list it is not going to be easy. It's not going to be comfortable. It's going to be hard...DAMN HARD...BUT it's worth it. You're going to have to work at it every day. You might have to get up before the sun is up so you can get in your workout before the kids. You are going to sweat. You are going to be sore. You are going to have to grit your teeth and fight the urge to eat that chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. But when you do that. When you are icing your legs and popping some Ibuprofen because you ache walking up those stairs you need to remember how rewarding it's going to feel when you take that measurement, step on that scale, or take that after picture and see the changes. Yes you're going to have to give things up at times, yes you're going to have to put mind over body and push yourself, but isn't it going to be worth sacrificing that comfort to better yourself? Isn't it worth taking care of your health and your soul to be a little uncomfortable sometimes? Step out of that comfort zone. Make a change. Do it today, because you are worth it! YOU MATTER!
~Chrissy
Team Beachbody Coach
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