Scott Schwab:
A key component for success in the gym, success with a desire, a lifestyle, and life in general is a decision. What I mean, is that so often we say we will do something and even have very good intentions to do what we desire, but we don't make a decision until the time that we need to follow through. If we wait to make decisions until the time of fulfillment, we will have a harder time because of emotions, alternatives, exhaustion, irritability, focus, etc...
That is why making a decision before we are put into a situation is so important. Once in that situation, many things have changed and we may not have the same resolve if we just would have made the decision once. If we are going to start an exercise routine, we must make the decision before we get home from work and are tired and will find excuses not to follow through. If we make the decision to wake up early, the decision must be made before the alarm goes off, because the snooze will become an option, or we will find ways for just a little more sleep. As Steven R. Covey said; "Often times it is a situation of mind over mattress."
To validate our successes and failures, the decision will need to be made which will then create accountability towards that thing. Then when times get tough, start thinking about the "why" of your decision. Why that decision is important to you? The "what", what benefits will you receive by following through? Keep things simple and don't over think or over plan. Often times we think ourselves out of a good thing. Our goal should be to align our heart and our mind or logic and emotion, so we make real, concrete, good decisions. That is not to say we will not make wrong choices at times, but we then will learn what works and doesn't work and have accountability because our focus was making a well thought out decision.
Tips for the weekend:
1) Share an entree when going out
2) Eliminate soda from your drinks
3) Cleanse your body and mind (regroup)
4) Get out and enjoy a hobby and/or nature
5) All things in moderation don't over eat or over drink
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