Overcoming Initial Fitness Challenges!

Sometimes rough roads turn up along even the best fitness course of action. These rough challenges can cause you to alter speed and direction, just like real bumps in pavement for vehicles. So let’s see how to maneuver your way around them so that you can continue along on your path to success.

Negativity

Negative comments from others can be challenging, especially during initial planning and action stages and during stagnant times when there seems to be no apparent progress. First of all, understanding why these comments occur can help you pass right on by these bumps in the road.

Generally, negative comments come from a couple of different types or groups of people. One group includes fitness trainers and others who actually work at the gyms and fitness centers for regular pay.

These people often have a couple of things on their mind which reflects why they’re being negative with you: (a) they’ve read maybe an issue or two of a fitness magazine and think they know everything, when they don’t (b) they’ve not been properly trained themselves and do not have reliable information to offer sound comments and feedback about what you are doing (c) they want your money and by steering you away from what you are doing and having you rely on them means more money for training dollars, stuff you can buy at the gym (power bars, shakes, courses with fees, etc.) and extra gym time on your membership, etc.

Another type of people who offer negative comments are feeling different emotions because of you and your fitness plans. They often include things like (a) jealousy because they wish they could do what you’re doing but for whatever reasons aren’t (b) ignorance; i.e. they’ve also read a couple of fitness magazines and think they know everything, especially what’s right for you (c) low self-esteem and fear; i.e. deep down inside they want you to fail so that they can feel superior and / or they do not want to get in there and get fit, too. It’s hard work and few want to bother.

Positivism

Combat the negativity with positivism. Here are a couple of tips:

- Start taking and cranking up the volume on your MP3 player.

- Tell trainers and others there, “Thanks for the interest but…” and briefly explain that you must follow the plan your physician helped you map out and need to get back to work at it now because your schedule is full.

- De-stress by jogging or running, try a change of pace and bike outdoors or work out at home or during a different time once in awhile.

- Rant on fitness forums, then get back to your workout.

Don’t give up, though, and give in to the negativity. Keep up your spirits and take care of yourself. Eventually the others will turn away and focus on others – or maybe follow your lead and focus on their own improvement plans. Now that would be a win-win!

Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

Kitchener's Weight Loss expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit http://www.chriswalkersfitness.com/