Change of Focus.

Not getting the results you expect?

You might have to go deeper than merely evaluating your program design, work ethic and nutrition habits. 

It might take more than simply getting more sleep or altering your training emphasis from cardio to strength training.

It might just require a complete overhaul of your perspective.

It's very easy when you begin training and focusing on a healthier lifestyle to focus on the negatives that you want to change. . . as opposed to the goals you want to achieve.

Instead of channeling all of your attention on the fat you can't stand to see, focus on your on the strength you're working to gain.

Instead of loathing your scrawny physique, focus on giving an all-out effort during your deadlifts.

Instead of thinking of all the foods you can't eat, take note of the endless tasty, satiating food options you do have.

Isn't this just positive thinking spin, which is eventually doomed to fail?

No.  It's practicing the skill of aligning your focus with your goals so that you're working with the current of your journey instead of swimming upstream against it.

 

Comments

[Chris - Shoulder Performance & Rehab]

It is difficult for people to realize that "we become the thing(s) that we think about", but it is so true.

As long as we focus on the negatives that we wish to be rid of in our lives, that is what we are going to get more of.

If we want to change where our life is headed (our destination), then we must change our focus or our thoughts (the direction we are traveling in).

Another great post Christopher.

[Tom Parker]

Great post. I totally agree with what you are saying. If you are only eating better to lose weight or only exercising to improve your physique you can never fully immerse yourself in a healthy lifestyle. You need to embrace it and learn to enjoy it.