"I wish I looked like her."
"I wish I had a new car."
"I wish I had her energy."
"I wish I could afford a vacation."
"I wish I didn't have to go to work every day...I'd really like to stay home with my kids like she does."
"I wish ___________."
Whatever it is, you have dreams and wishes, too. If you don't, then I wish I lived your perfect life. I recently conducted a poll. It was very brief, and the ladies that took my poll came from all walks of life: SAHMs, nurses, teachers, health professionals, teen moms, single moms, unemployed, hair dressers, cashiers, college students, law enforcement, retired, etc. I simply asked them to rate the following individually on a scale from 1-10 (10 being the highest priority):
- Personal Physical Appearance
- Overall Health
- Fitness
- Income
- Occupation (working your dream job)
- Time with Family
- Eating a Healthy Diet
The #1 priority among the participants was Time with Family. Anyone can understand why that rated the highest. In fact, the only reason it didn't end up being a perfect 10 is because of 1 participant. We love our families. We'd love to have the freedom and time to be with them more. Because "time is money," you need a good source of income to allow the means to get to do what's most important to you. That is probably why Income ranked as high as it did. The participants understand the importance of income, but don't really mind what occupation gets them what they need, even if it means not working their "dream job." The one that is most interesting to me is Overall Health. This is also a high priority, but the participants did not feel like eating a healthy diet or fitness were important. Doesn't that seem odd? Overall health is achieved through proper diet and exercise. This isn't a new concept. You could put Physical Appearance into the same category. I'm not talking about attractiveness, but appearance in terms of being fit and healthy. Again, you can tie that back into proper diet and exercise to achieve your ideal appearance (minus genetics, of course).
So, why are Fitness and Eating a Healthy Diet not a high priority? It's because they involve effort. Work. Planning. Doing. Who has time for that? Most people would rather allow themselves time to watch a 2-hour-long show on TV (hello Biggest Loser) then go sweat for 30 minutes exercising (even though most workout machines at the gym are equipped with TVs now). Everyone is busy and tired. That's the reason most people pick up take-out or frozen meals than spend 30 minutes baking chicken and veggies for dinner. If this is stepping on your toes a bit, don't feel like I'm picking on you because I was that person. Until recently, you would have had to knock me unconscious and drag me through the doors to get me to enter a gym. And I lied to myself all the time by thinking I was being good by ordering a salad with my greasy-fried entree for dinner. I'm living proof that change is possible. However, it wouldn't have happened in me had it not been a gradual change.
How did I start? When I say gradual, I mean sluggishly gradual. This began over 2 years ago. Like most people, I had the desire to look better, but, like most people, I was lazy. I was introduced to this crazy wrap thing via Facebook. It gave toning and tightening results without the work. Perfect for someone like myself. I finally had my tummy back after 5 pregnancies without having to diet or exercise. (Read about my experience HERE and check out my results)
All is perfect in the world! I had found what I thought could never exist. Now that I looked better, I wanted to feel better. And while I was at it, I wanted to make some money doing it. Wouldn't it be great if I could make money showing people how to look and feel better? That exists, too, and without having to become a Personal Trainer. I joined It Works! to do that. To feel better, I simply just started using the products. The health supplements are natural, whole food, and high quality. Since they grow the ingredients that go into their products, they're able to keep the cost affordable. I've been using It Works! products for over 2 years. My body is getting the nutrients that it was lacking due to poor diet. I feel great. Most people wake up tired, and are tired and dragging until they lay their head down at the end of the day. Thankfully, that's no longer me, and I contribute that to the health supplements I use
I use the products; I tell people about the products. They know they work because of my personal testimony. When they try them, that's when I make money. It's that simple. I actually get to enjoy those things that are high on my priority list: Time with Family, Health, Income...and I can do it without making sacrifices.
Fast forward to this past July. I wanted to clean up our diet. Not just for me, but for my entire family. Also, our budget was taking a huge hit from all the eating out (FYI: cooking at home saves time and money). I slowly started ridding my kitchen of junk food and replacing it with healthier options. This change led me to become more active, as well. I'm now in the gym 5-6 times a week and seeing a personal trainer. This decision to become active isn't for appearances only (I'd lie if I said that I don't LOVE that my legs are starting to show definition that I haven't seen since I was a teen). This move to exercise was mainly driven my my desire to take my health to the next level. Even with the best supplements, and a great diet (which mine still isn't 100% "great" yet), you need activity of some sort. You don't have to go out and get a gym membership like I did. Simply walking 4-5 days a week for 30 minutes at a time would be a start. At least it's better than having your butt parked on a couch, right? You have to start somewhere. Like I said, my start was gradual...2 years worth of gradual and skating by on excuses. But looking back, and knowing myself, I wouldn't have stuck with it if I wasn't ready.
I look at my life today, and I'm thankful and blessed. I love that I'm becoming more and more passionate about my personal health, and my personal appearance is continuing to reflect this, too. I love that I'm able to coach and help others get started making the same positive changes that I have made. I love that I get to earn money while bettering the health of others, my family, and myself. And I get to do this from the comfort of my home.
All 7 of those bullet points on my poll should be a "10" for everyone. I know that if I'd taken that poll a few years ago, my answers would be similar to what the participants entered. I'm proud to say that if I were to take it today, everything would be of utmost priority. If you feel the same, or are ready to start moving in that direction, I'd like to invite you to watch this video. And feel free to contact me HERE.
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