Friday, December 11, 2009

Focus on Progress instead of Perfection


Chandi Schwab
We all have a mental image of what we wish we were. What we want to look like,and how successful we want to be. Often times we focus so much on being perfect, or the fact that we aren't perfect, that it puts us in a slum. If your main objective is perfection, you may end up with a sense of uncertainty which is not what you want. This can result in poor confidence.
Without confidence it can be very difficult to stay on course. Think of the athlete that is having a great game until he makes a mistake, in a matter of seconds he can plummet from extreme confidence to uncertainty. Often times he will stop playing to win and start playing "Not to lose". It is so important to see yourself as something great and to continually reach for the stars. Focus on each step that you take to get there.
Focusing on your progress is a great way to gain confidence. Even when you don't get everything just right you will still feel satisfied with yourself and your momentum. Measure your progress with your lifestyle often. A great way to track your progress is by creating daily progress reports on your workouts and your meal plans. By keeping track of your workouts you can gradually intensify them and before you know it you are doing so much more than you could a few weeks previous. You can be pleased with your success which will give you the motivation to work even harder. Good Luck!!

Lower ABS: Here is an ab workout that really works the lower abs. While on your back have your hands beside you palms down to the ground slightly slid under your buns. bring your legs off the ground extended straight out in front of you. Head is slightly off the ground as well looking straight up. Make circles with both your legs circling inward(10-20 reps), then circle outward (10-20 times)You will really feel it in your legs as well.

1 comment:

  1. I love this blog. I find that I always try to compare myself to the girls that look so good in the gym. It frustrates me and in the past I have struggled with trying to be perfect. Not this time beautiful, skinny, perfect girl, you are mine and I am going to look even better than you do. One question. With this exercise do I keep my feet together as I do the circles or do I keep them seperate?
    Love B

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