Scott Schwab:
All this week get your photos, and goals in. We will start posting towards the end of the week. For now I want to focus on why we do the challenges and how to get results even when you have done a challenge before or diet, etc.
The purpose of the challenge is to begin a lifestyle change that takes work, time, and more than anything consistency. Some may say that 8 weeks is a short amount of time for results to be achieved. I disagree and would argue that 8 weeks is a perfect time to start a lifestyle change and see just enough results that is motivating. There is a saying that I like and will use here:
"It takes 4 weeks for ourselves to start seeing results."
"It takes 8 weeks for our family to start seeing results."
"It takes 12 weeks for the world to start seeing results."
Whether this is true in your life or not, I have seen on countless occasions; great things happen within the 8 weeks that we have these challenges. The one common thread is that those who have success dedicate all of their time, effort, and focus to their goals. To many times, we see people start the challenge, have great motivation, and eventually lose motivation and end up not finishing. If we are to have success, we must set realistic goals and focus on the performance and let the results take care of themselves.
I was talking to a guy just today and he said that he would like help gaining 40 pounds. I asked him what his time frame is and he said... "well I don't know?" That is a great example of someone who has an idea of what they would like, but there is no goal that is broken down in terms of performance. Think about our own goals. Do we wish, hope, pray, without the results we desire? Likely we do not obtain all of our goals. At least I can say that I do not obtain all of my goals. I can say though that having many goals allows me to focus on different aspects of improvement and I do not live and die by 1 goal that I hope will eventually happen.
I also would like to point out that an unmet goal, is a perfect opportunity to adjust, pivot, and try again. If something is important we must be willing to face failure and learn. We also need to understand that at times we may come up short, but we can adjust our goals and go for the goal again until we obtain the result. Again, performance is the reason that goals happen. Results is the composite outcome of all of our efforts, dedicated time, and consistency at doing the thing that we desire most. If we do not truly desire the results, we will eventually give up, quit, or find something else to focus on.
Here is the focus for the week:
1) Set realistic goals that are performance based
2) Set multiple goals that all for multiple areas of success
3) Be accountable no matter what... No Matter What
4) Have an eating plan. Remember eating is 80-90% of your results
5) Have a back-up plan. If you mess up, get back on track, don't quit
6) Drink plenty of water... like half your body weight in ounces
7) Avoid eating processed foods... Find healthy alternatives
8) Have a day in the week where you choose to eat what you love
9) Schedule exercise time. Do something that gets your heart rate up for 30 minutes
10) Switch up your routine every 3 weeks so you can continually enjoy results
We will cover these topics and others through out this challenge. A key to your success is #3 and holding yourself completely accountable. Ways to help with this is committing to yourself and others that will support you and help you be accountable. We will also give you ideas for exercise, healthy recipes, and other helpful tips to make a lifestyle change. Remember, this is not a diet, this is a lifestyle change. Ask yourself how long you would like to be in shape. If you answer your whole life, than there needs to be a lifestyle change implemented. Lasting success is built on the principal of change and continual progress.
All this week get your photos, and goals in. We will start posting towards the end of the week. For now I want to focus on why we do the challenges and how to get results even when you have done a challenge before or diet, etc.
The purpose of the challenge is to begin a lifestyle change that takes work, time, and more than anything consistency. Some may say that 8 weeks is a short amount of time for results to be achieved. I disagree and would argue that 8 weeks is a perfect time to start a lifestyle change and see just enough results that is motivating. There is a saying that I like and will use here:
"It takes 4 weeks for ourselves to start seeing results."
"It takes 8 weeks for our family to start seeing results."
"It takes 12 weeks for the world to start seeing results."
Whether this is true in your life or not, I have seen on countless occasions; great things happen within the 8 weeks that we have these challenges. The one common thread is that those who have success dedicate all of their time, effort, and focus to their goals. To many times, we see people start the challenge, have great motivation, and eventually lose motivation and end up not finishing. If we are to have success, we must set realistic goals and focus on the performance and let the results take care of themselves.
I was talking to a guy just today and he said that he would like help gaining 40 pounds. I asked him what his time frame is and he said... "well I don't know?" That is a great example of someone who has an idea of what they would like, but there is no goal that is broken down in terms of performance. Think about our own goals. Do we wish, hope, pray, without the results we desire? Likely we do not obtain all of our goals. At least I can say that I do not obtain all of my goals. I can say though that having many goals allows me to focus on different aspects of improvement and I do not live and die by 1 goal that I hope will eventually happen.
I also would like to point out that an unmet goal, is a perfect opportunity to adjust, pivot, and try again. If something is important we must be willing to face failure and learn. We also need to understand that at times we may come up short, but we can adjust our goals and go for the goal again until we obtain the result. Again, performance is the reason that goals happen. Results is the composite outcome of all of our efforts, dedicated time, and consistency at doing the thing that we desire most. If we do not truly desire the results, we will eventually give up, quit, or find something else to focus on.
Here is the focus for the week:
1) Set realistic goals that are performance based
2) Set multiple goals that all for multiple areas of success
3) Be accountable no matter what... No Matter What
4) Have an eating plan. Remember eating is 80-90% of your results
5) Have a back-up plan. If you mess up, get back on track, don't quit
6) Drink plenty of water... like half your body weight in ounces
7) Avoid eating processed foods... Find healthy alternatives
8) Have a day in the week where you choose to eat what you love
9) Schedule exercise time. Do something that gets your heart rate up for 30 minutes
10) Switch up your routine every 3 weeks so you can continually enjoy results
We will cover these topics and others through out this challenge. A key to your success is #3 and holding yourself completely accountable. Ways to help with this is committing to yourself and others that will support you and help you be accountable. We will also give you ideas for exercise, healthy recipes, and other helpful tips to make a lifestyle change. Remember, this is not a diet, this is a lifestyle change. Ask yourself how long you would like to be in shape. If you answer your whole life, than there needs to be a lifestyle change implemented. Lasting success is built on the principal of change and continual progress.
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