When Fitness is a Lifestyle

How much does your car weigh?

Well, how much does your car weigh? Do you go outside and weigh your car every morning? Did you choose your car based on how much it weighs? First, let’s define what your car actually does. A car's function is defined as: usually four-wheeled automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation. When you bought your car some of the features you were looking for may have been: Price, safety, engine size, transmission, crash test studies, seating, fuel economy, convenience, comfort, seating and reliability? Pretty much, all your car does is transport you from point "A" to point "B". So who cares how much it weighs!

If you had the opportunity to shop for a new human body, would you shop by price, safety, convenience, comfort and reliability? Or, would you strictly shop by weight?

Of course not!!! You would want a body that works and moves the way you want it to. You would want a body that takes care of itself, and lasts along time without always breaking down. So, with that said, your body's main function is to transport you from point "A" to point "B".

Why do most people live their lives based on what the numbers on the scale say?

Take a look at the bigger picture. If you are basing your successes on your weight, you will NEVER be happy!! How many people do you know who are happy with their weight? I know people who are skinny that are very unhealthy. If you live your life from diet to diet, you will never be successful! If every diet book on your book shelf was the answer, then why do you keep buying more diet books? The word “diet” means deprivation, sacrifice and pain.

Let’s look at making a lifestyle change. Base your success on how you are feeling, your level of energy, overall health and striving to do your best each day.

The human body is the most amazing creation ever! Your body regulates most everything without you even thinking about it. If you’re cold, you shiver. If you’re hot, you sweat. Your heart beats without you thinking much about it. The ONLY thing your body needs you to do is feed it!! Most people cannot even do that right. Good thing we do not have more responsibilities. We would all be dead.

Here is the bottom line. Get off your couch, do some type of exercise daily. Eat and drink in MODERATION. Stop blaming everyone else for your problems. You and only you decide how much you exercise and what you eat. Has anyone ever shoved a fork with cake on it down your throat? Or threatened to beat you up if you exercised? I am so tired of people telling me how busy they are. All you need is 20 to 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day. Keep track of what you’re putting in your mouth. If you are too busy to do those simple things. You need to prioritize, starting NOW. When you put yourself last, that is where you will be.

Client of the Month

I'm 18 years old and I never thought I would need a personal trainer.  At least not for some time!  I thought, "I'm young. I don't need to worry about eating healthy or exercising."  That changed in June of 2003 when I decided to enlist in the Marine Corp. I realized very quickly that I needed to get in shape fast if I'm going to be successful in Boot Camp. I went to Brian and told him my goals of being the best when I ship off.  He said it was no problem.

I've worked with Brian for about 8 months, and because of him I feel confident that I could leave for Boot Camp right now and tear it up. I eat a lot healthier now and I actually enjoy eating food without the typical four pounds of sugar that teenagers usually consume in one setting.

There's no other way to describe it - I feel great! I really enjoy going to see Brian and working out with him. Even when he makes me do the endless amount of squats. Without Brian's help I know I would never have gotten this far and felt this good.  Thanks Brian!

Keili