The Importance of your WHY
Functional Elements has been helping our awesome clients on their health journeys for 10 YEARS now. Over these ten years there have been, and are, a couple commonalities amongst the majority. What would those be, you ask?
1. I want to lose weight
2. I want to get stronger!
Though different, these two goals are linked. One of the thought experiments we go through within each new client's initial strategy session is simply asking the question, "Why?".
Why do you want to lose weight? "Because I want to look better."
Why do you want to look better? "So I can have more confidence in myself."
OR
Why do you want to get stronger? Because I don't feel like I'm as mobile as I once was?"
Why do you want to be more mobile? "Because I want to still be able to hike and play tennis with my family."
THERE IT IS!
The goal isn't really JUST to lose weight or to gain strength. It's always much deeper than that. It is about self worth, as well as the things that lead to more fulfillment...being able to do the things you want when you want to do them. Live a long and healthy life with your family. Have the ability to play with your kids and it not be a struggle. Or, having confidence in oneself (wear what you want to wear...do what you want to do.).
These deeper feelings? Well, these are your anchors. It's not as simple as "I want to lose weight."
If this sounds familiar to you, then start taking steps to reach your anchor (not just your goal).
Remember, these steps don't need to be complicated or difficult. However, you MUST have a game plan regarding exercise (strength training is you're trying to get strong) and nutrition. And, if you've been struggling on your path to health for a while, then it's time to take it out of your own hands a seek professional help. Maybe not only for the expertise and experience, but for the accountability as well. Seeking out a coach that will put the correct, and most efficient, plan together and push you to be consistent in all aspects of improving your health is always a good idea, though we all typically think we can just do it on our own.
For example, my fields of expertise are in training and nutrition. However, if I want to get better or dive deeper into a specific aspect of training, namely kettlebell training, then I better seek out someone that knows more than me. This closely applies to the two most common goals our clients seek us out for...getting stronger by building muscle, and weight loss (more specifically, fat loss).
It's time for a new way. If not with Functional Elements, then find someone good that can help you actually reach your anchor and stop spinning your wheels.
As always,
GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS, WHEN IT NEEDS IT.
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