Facing Failures

As you may remember from a few weeks ago, I had toe surgery (all the testing came back positive, by the way!). The week before my surgery I felt that I hit my stride in my transformation journey. I was seeing more muscle definition, loss of inches, more energy and was at my lowest weight since starting my journey. So exciting! Then....my surgery. This meant missing a few kickboxing workouts and a few weeks of babying my toe. Since then, I have felt a little....off.

Maybe you're feeling that way too? Maybe you just haven't quite seen the progress that you would like or you've faced a set back in meeting your goals. The Farrell's program starts with a 10-week session. The new 10-weekers just had their 5-Week Testing. For some this brought amazing results, and perhaps others faced disappointment. Have you ever "failed" to meet your goals?

First, we must remember that we ALL have been in this situation before. You are NOT ALONE.

Second, we must decide how we are going to respond when the results are different than desired. Does it paralyze you or propel you?  Nelson Boswell once said, "The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake."

Third, we must assess the situation (this shouldn't take long! Some people make a sport of analyzing - sometimes called "analysis paralysis") and then ACT. The only way you can TRULY fail is if you stop trying. Thomas Edison once said, "Failure is really a matter of conceit. People don't work hard because, in their conceit, they imagine they'll succeed without ever making an effort. Most people believe that they'll wake up some day and find themselves rich (or healthy - my addition). Actually, they've got it half right, because eventually they do wake up."

All this in mind, LET'S KEEP GOING! Let's push harder than ever before in our workouts, let's make the  nutrition changes that need to be made, and let's be willing to get uncomfortable. We can wallow in self-pity or pick ourselves up and achieve greatness. Maybe it sounds silly that meeting our fitness goals can mean achieving greatness, but I really believe it's one of the key foundations to living well. We get one life, one body and one chance. Maybe you have a dream to own a business. That's hard work! I am sure a person who is fit and healthy and getting proper nutrition is more likely to have the energy and fortitude to get it done. Maybe you want to travel the world and share your faith with others. That's also hard work! Don't you think that people would be far more receptive to someone who is fit and healthy and vibrant than someone who is out of shape and sluggish? The Bible even addresses this when we are told that our body is a temple. How are you treating your temple?

I really believe that anyone can do anything they put their mind to, and that we can do more than we can imagine. But we MUST not fear failure.

Just some thoughts for the day. Please be encouraged. I believe in you!

I am doing this and SO CAN YOU! Make it a Level 10 Day!