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In my line of work people come to me because they are in need of a change.  Most are tired of feeling unfit and want to get healthy, feel stronger and look better.  Others come to me to “fine tune” their already good fitness and/or eating habits so they can take their health to the next level. Whatever level a person is at, mindset is what has the greatest effect on their ability to succeed. 

It is not physical ability, lack of family, abundance of time, money or energy that makes the difference; it’s the DECISION TO COMMIT that ultimately determines whether someone will realize their goals.  It is the person who rarely has excuses, who doesn’t say they can’t, isn’t scared to try and keeps at it, even when it’s tough that sees the results they desire.  I’ve seen how a simple change in thought patterns has made a weight loss struggle into a weight loss success.  I’ve witnessed people who are terrified and brand new to exercise overcome their fear to see some incredible transformations.  I’ve also seen how a fear of failure or imperfection has prevented someone from staying committed or giving 100% leading to a progression plateau.  

How is it that some people are able to create change regardless of their circumstances while others struggle at the best of times?  The key ingredient to success is a positive and determined mindset.  People who create a lasting lifestyle change make a decision that good health and fitness is not an option, it is a top priority that they CAN make happen.  Sometimes it takes a little creativity and juggling of tasks, but it can be done if the desire is there.   

If you are ready for a lifestyle shift then decide that you REALLY want it then, become AWARE of exactly what you need to change to make it happen.  Here is what Kasia Rachfall, of Fresh Perspecitve Family suggests as the first step toward creating lasting lifestyle change:

Creating Awareness

If we don’t know what we don’t know then it’s difficult to do anything about it.  And even knowing something isn’t always enough to create change.  Awareness that something needs to change is only the first step. Without awareness, we keep doing what we’ve always done and we keep getting what we’ve always gotten.  These same results are fine as long as they’re the results you want.

If you have a feeling, an inkling, or the beginnings of an insight that you’re not really getting the results you want – you’re becoming aware.  It’s not that something is necessarily wrong – it’s that you’ve realized that you can improve what’s there and make it even better.  Whether you want to change a little or change everything, you need to have that awareness first to even begin.

Your mind is your most powerful asset and when you believe you can do something and when your own mind is on board with what you want to accomplish, your road to success is simple.   Awareness is the key to creating change in your life. Congratulations on being so aware!

Example:
Your weight management has been a struggle for you and you feel like you’ve tried all the conventional approaches to solving this problem.  Yet you keep struggling no matter what eating plan or exercise regime you try.  Now that research has shown that the mind is responsible for over 90% of our success in life, you begin to think that perhaps it’s how and what you think about your weight management, health, and fitness that needs to be tweaked or changed.  

Put it to practice:
As you consider the results and the experiences you’re getting in your life right now, what awareness do you have of where things aren’t working the way you want them to?  Make a list.


Kasia Rachfall is the owner of Fresh Perspective Family and is an accredited NLP trainer.  She has developed a mindset program for Life Designs Fitness and Nutrition to allow Andrea to help her clients stay focused, push past plateaus and achieve the nutrition and fitness results they desire.  For more info about Kasia and what she has to offer go to freshperspectivefamily.com

By Andrea Ferguson of Life Designs
Contributor

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