I have grown in this area over the past few years, but when it comes to my body transformation - still impatient. I want results and I want them now!
So, it was really good for me today in a moment of frustration (because my stomach has not yet gotten the memo that I am transforming even though everything else has!) when I looked back at my twitter account and saw my second tweet from back in August of 2009 --
"The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. FOCUS on that NEXT STEP and in no time, you'll be at your destination."
Today I am remembering that I must TRUST the process and take that next step. Just like Andrew shared yesterday, it's about making that simple choice and building strength as you go. If you want change in your life, you have to grow up! Sometimes that means doing things you don't want to do - but it also means realizing your capabilities, getting glimpses and sometimes straight on full looks at who you were created to be! We are not wimps -- that is, as long as we keep going!
I cannot be afraid to feel discomfort. You cannot be afraid to feel discomfort. IF we want change, we cannot be afraid to feel discomfort.
It's interesting that in writing those words, I realized that we really... REALLY like to be comfortable as a society (Exhibit A: Comfort Seekers). So, if we haven't reached our goals yet, could it be because we haven't gotten uncomfortable enough? Maybe discomfort got us to take that first step, but realistically, it doesn't stop there.
We have to keep getting uncomfortable or else we won't reach our potential. You see, every living thing must grow. I recall being young and getting the worst growing pains in my shins. Growth can hurt. But growth can feel good too.
Prior to joining Farrell's, I worked briefly with a personal trainer. I remember the first day that she asked me to do hanging reverse crunches (Video Example: Here - NOT OF ME! But did have music and cheering just like him) I was nervous, BUT I love a challenge and I was willing to do it anyway. They were hard and awkward, but I let myself be uncomfortable.
One thing that I love about Farrell's is that it's hard to hide. Before you even start workouts you have to get your picture taken pretty much baring it all (men: shorts only; women: shorts and sports bra or bikini). No amount of sucking in will give you six-pack abs!
Sustained vulnerability is a necessary part of the process of change. We can't just get vulnerable in the beginning only... or else we will get stuck.
So, my challenge today is to answer the following:
- Are you where you want to be in reaching your goals?
- If not, are you basking in your comfort? (aka are you enjoying the glory of your current strengths a little too much?)
- What do you need to overcome to get to that next step in reaching your goal? And, what uncomfortable thing must you do in order to get there?
- Are you ready to take that next step?
Go be uncomfortable! I know that I am going to, so you're not alone AND you'll probably get to read more about my discomfort in the weeks to come. Be encouraged!
I am doing this and SO CAN YOU! Make it a Level 10 day!
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