I have recently started working with some online clients and one of the guys has been in informing me of his struggles.
He works away most of the time. Which means alot of travelling all over the world, adjusting to various time zones, long days, no gym access on hotel and many other obstacles.
Before he signed up to my online training he would just accept that he can’t make progress or get in shape. He wouldn’t make any good choices with his food or drink, wouldn’t bother even contemplating any exercise when working – he just told himself ‘it can’t be done’.
We have spent some time focusing on what he can do, not what he can’t do. Yes, some days it literally is impossible for him to train however this doesn’t mean he needs to have some beers and eat junk food.
On the days he can’t do his bodyweight only workout, he still makes better choices nutrition wise. He accepts he maybe can’t train and this is out of his control, but he also accepts that what he puts in his mouth is still entirely in his control.
Despite many obstacles, he has still made great progress over the past 4 weeks on his plan.
It’s not perfect, he could have made better progress but in his current situation he does what he can with the resources he has available. He trains when he can, he makes the best choices that is currently available to him.
He has flicked the switch from believing there’s ‘nothing he can do’ to taking ownership of his health and making the most of each situation and has been making excellent progress.
This may resonate with you. You may not have a high flying, stressful job away from home but you might be telling yourself things like…….
“I’m too busy”
“I’ve got kids”
“Putting on weight is part of ageing”
“I’m too tired”
“I can’t afford a gym membership”
“Eating healthy is complicated”
I understand that people are busy, but fit and healthy people are busy too.
I understand not everyone can afford a personal trainer, but you can afford to get off the couch and go a walk, do some Press Ups, Burpees and Squats.
I understand you might not have time to prepare food, but does that really mean you have to buy a 600kcal pre packed sandwich for lunch?
You might not know about calories, protein and the nuances of nutrition but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that snacking on some fruit will be better than a bag of Doritos.
Once you can get your head round the fact that there will never be a perfect opportunity to do anything, you can focus on making small improvements with the resources that is available to you.
Progress > Perfect
Coach Milligan 