How Bad Do You Want It?

How Bad Do You Want It?

Most recently I have received a lot of very encouraging text, voicemail messages, email and FB messages from people all over the world stating how my post motivate them to get moving.  I am very thankful for that however I have also received a few lately that say, what you are doing is wonderful but I just don’t have time.  In addition to not having time, some say they can’t afford to buy healthy food.  My question back is simple, “How bad do you want it”?  If you want to be healthy, if you are ready to make that change, you will seek ways to get you there.  I asked one of the individual, what would you normally buy to fix for dinner that is so inexpensive?  She replied, “A pack of chicken legs to fry, a bag of french fries and a can of green beans”.  I recommended she remove the skin from the chicken legs and bake them (provided a recipe), instead of a bag of fries, purchase a bag of broccoli (store brand is about $1.79) and grab a bag of rice as an additional side.  Not only do you save money by not having to buy oil and flour to fry…you save a ton of calories.  I am quick to state, I am not a nutritionist therefore I do not provide, “meal plans” but a little advice on how to turn a high calorie meal into a healthy filling meal, I will do.  When it comes to not having time to workout, my question again is, “How bad do you want it”?  We find time to watch our favorite reality shows, to shop at the mall, to meet friends for drinks and a host of other things, so how do we not have time to get fit?  Just this morning, I met a friend who wanted a partner to workout with in the wee hours of the morning, not because I wanted to but because I knew she needed that extra push and someone to be accountable to.  If you need that, seek out someone who can provide that for you.  They don’t necessarily have to go workout with you but text that person to say you are heading to workout, send them an email at the end of the day to outline what you did to get fit.  That person can help motivate you by encouraging you, responding to your messages and if they don’t hear from you…calling you out on why you didn’t move that day.  If you don’t have that person…you can email me bodybyjuana@yahoo.com .  Yep, I will take your emails and I will commit to help you stay accountable.  When I receive too many…I will enlist my fitness friends to help you along the way.  I have some great people in my corner that know the struggle and are willing to help you commit to be fit.    So instead of making excuses, how about together we make a lifestyle change!  Be Blessed!  Head up, Shoulders Back and Abs tight! XOXO