Archive for September, 2010

I get a question a fair amount that I don’t have the answer to. I wish I had all the answers but I don’t. So I figured I would throw it out there and see what comes back.

Here’s the question I get over and over again:

“How can I get my neighbor, friend, mom, dad, spouse, brother, sister, etc to change their health, fitness routine, eating habits, etc.  My husband eats ice cream for dinner, my friend wont even walk across the street, my dad is on 5 different medications for this that or the other weight related problem.” And on and on.

I can make silly videos of me doing jumping jacks, telling you to turn off of the computer and go press play, I can tell you what I am eating and take pictures of my chopped up veggies and give recipes, I can answer questions on sugar and workouts and protein. But I CAN’T make someone do something they are not willing to do for themselves. If I lived near you, believe me, I would be inviting you to workout with me, try the protein bar I just made and share a smoothie with you. But I don’t live near most of you.

All I know is what worked for me and my mom. It took her FIVE months to actually press play once I bought her Ten Minute Trainer. I think what did it for her was an email I sent to her. After I had done some research I realized how EASY it is to change your health for the better, how easy it can be to get off medications and I knew she could do it by making changes over time. I asked her to do me a favor. I asked her for 10 minutes of her day and during those 10 minutes she would do some sort of exercise. I told her I needed her around and healthy WAY LONGER than she was going to be if she didn’t make some changes. That was the click for her. She wrote me back that day and promised she would do at least 10 minutes a day.

Does your loved one know exactly how important they are to you? How much you care about their health? That you WANT them around? That their behavior IS affecting how the kids view food and exercise. That we CAN make a difference in the health of future generations. Life is worth living to the fullest and being fit and healthy allows someone to experience more in life than someone unhealthy. Do you believe that? Has it clicked for YOU? Do you know I care about your health and want you to feel the way I do everyday after a workout and clean eating? I haven’t connected with each of you, but know that there IS someone who cares, that wants you to succeed. Don’t believe me? Give me a call, or drop me a line.

Chalene Johnson, creator of Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire says “Fitness is a party – people have to be invited to it.” Invite someone you care about to workout with you. They may say no, over and over again. Someday, when the time is right for them it WILL click – they will decide that enough is enough and that they are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Continue to work towards your goals, your results, the way you feel will shine through.

So, sorry for not having the answer on this one. I would love to hear more from you all on this subject. If you helped inspire someone to do more, eat better, etc. fill me in – what worked for you? I would love to be able to share it with everyone else!