If you’re serious about changing your body, and more importantly, keeping it that way, below you’ll find some relevant, valuable and potentially-transformational questions. They are the type of questions that I ask anyone who comes to me for coaching in this area. Keep in mind that transformation lives in the doing, not just the knowing, so if you’re in need of a physical overhaul, or maybe just a few minor modifications, take some time to answer the following thoughtfully and courageously.
What do you want your body to look, feel and function like one year from today (be specific)?
What do you need to do practically, to make your goal a reality?
What happens once your motivation subsides (it will)?
What happened last time you tried to change your body?
Why and how will it be different this time (if nothing changes, nothing changes)?
What’s your optimal exercise strategy (based on your genetics, age, goals, fitness, injuries, etc.)?
What’s one simple thing (that will make a difference) that you can change today?
What happened over the last 365 days (with your body)? Why?
Are you genuinely prepared to do the work (and to keep doing it), or do you just like ‘the idea’ of a different body?
Do you need to change your relationship with food? If so, how?
Do you have an accountability system? If so, what is it?
When it comes to the practical change-your-body variables (food, lifestyle, exercise, time management), what are your ‘non-negotiables’?
As I’ve said many times before on this site, when we ask better questions and we’re genuinely committed to change, we make better decisions, do better things, produce better results and our reality shifts.
Statistically, we know that, despite their conversations, declarations and intentions, most people won’t improve their health or fitness over the next year. Some will, most won’t. Of course, they can change and they want to change, but sadly, they won’t. Like the majority of our ever-expanding population, some will continue to get on and off the weight-loss merry-go-round, all the while complaining about their genetics, the weather, their sore ankle, their limited time and their exhausting schedule.
And then they’ll wake up and it will be July 2013.
Today, I challenge you to be in the minority.” via Your Body: One Year From Today.
When I read things like this I used to feel guilty — now I’m happy I’m on the right path! I started power walking in March and now walk, run and bike ride; thanks to Endomondo, I know I’ve put in over 500 miles in all three since I started…
I’ve lost over 100 pounds with Atkins in the past 10 years but gained 75 of it back because I don’t believe that Atkins is sustainable or healthy based on my experience. I’m sorry to tell you there is no substitute for eating better and exercising more…
Bright, shiny objects! 
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