What Results And Life Do Your Beliefs Get You??

Well my last post on super low calorie diets and otherwise distracting health and fitness 'solutions' caused.................

..........not much of a response!

But the one response i got was strong enough to make me stop and think! Always a good thing!

Unfortunately i offended someone with what i wrote, and that in itself is par for the course when you are stating your beliefs and preferences.

But when it is someone i know, not just faceless internet person, i find it upsetting.

So i had to question what i believe, why i believe it, why i decided to write what i did etc.

Personally i was upset that someone had ended up feeling bad enough that they felt negatively about what i thought and what i do.

Professionally, i know there are many issues that my education and experience will lead me to take a stand on, and this will either resonate with people, get them to challenge or question their beliefs momentarily or maybe longer, or have them disagree or possibly negatively react!

When i write about something i often have someone - or a type of person in mind. Usually this is going to be the average person who may have the occasional struggle with their fitness journey. Or not a huge distance away, the fitness enthusiast who can benefit from ideas and inspiration to keep things going.

Neither of these are extremes!

You know what? If someone is in an extreme situation physically or mentally, then maybe a pretty extreme solution will get them the momentum they need to move in the right direction. Hopefully it will do this for long enough to turn into more sustainable habits and choices.

Does the person in a far more average situation need this, should they be recommended it? Absolutely not!

Here is the problem and what i was really battling against.

How many people are out there who's opinion of themselves is far worse than the reality? How many people just want a seemingly easy and quick fix? How many people are swayed by the latest celebrity this and that? Masses.

Yet the vast majority need to be learning and establishing habits for life. This is going to take more effort, more discipline and more time!

If you ever find yourself in a position where you believe you have succeeded with an approach opposite to the ones i recommend, then know that i applaud and celebrate your success. I respect the journey and the challenges you have overcome to get where you got.

I won't necessarily agree with the method or promote it to others. Everyone is unique, ever heard of someone succeeding in spite of their choices, training etc?

Many professional athletes have got where they did despite far less than optimal programmes.

My solutions have to adhere to a whole range of filters and tests to back them up. I will never stop trying to learn more and do what i do better, so that i can better help others. I always joke that i've studied far harder since leaving university - but it is very true.

And, i'll be wrong sometimes, i'll make mistakes, and i'll find evidence that shows me a different direction may be better and therefore i'll change my mind! What i do will not be the choice for everyone.

Sometimes i might even piss someone off - but that is never my intention.

What do you believe that gets you your results?

What beliefs have you had challenged or struggled with?

What beliefs have you done a complete 180 on and ended up doing the opposite?

My best wishes for your health, fitness, and happiness,

Steve

www.sussexbootcamps.co.uk
www.everydayathletes.co.uk