Change

Often as a PT we will talk to clients they will say they really want to make changes, eat better, train more, sleep better, lose weight, gain weight and so on.

We identify the things holding them back from these changes happening.

We suggest ways of overcoming these hurdles.

Let’s say eating out a lot is holding back someone from losing weight. We might suggest changing what they order to a lower calorie option, ordering one less course or skipping one meal out a week to socialise in a different way instead (like going for a walk or t the cinema).

Those aren’t dramatic suggestions, they’re adjusting the norm a bit for something you want.

Do you know how often we hear, but when I go out for dinner I want to order what I enjoy, if I’m spending money on it I want to get what I really want and other variations of the same theme.

And that’s fine. Nobody is saying you can’t. But in this situation you have to decide what you want more. The change you have said you want or the ideal dining experience. If you really want the change, you have to make adjustments. I’s about which thing you want more- there’s no right of wrong here, but you do need to be honest with yourself.

If you find that every time someone suggests an idea that might help you move closer to your goal, you find an objection. I you aren’t really willing to make any small sacrifices, if you already think your way of doing things is right anyway, it might be worth considering how much you really want that goal you’ve set.  Because to create any type of change you have to actually make changes.