I'm gonna call it the CCC. I struggle with it CONSTANTLY!
The last post I made was on the 8th and it was short and sweet. I never
returned, even though I said I would in 5 minutes. My goal is to post every
other day except Sunday's and so far it is still a serious CHALLENGE for
me. Today, (the day I'm writing this is January 16th), I aim to do better regularly and honestly I think that's all we can do, every
day. Life is going to knock you down time and time again. It's up to you
whether or not you get back up.
My Mom and I were recently discussing health and exercise. She
said something to me that I'd like to share.
"The one thing I notice about most
fitness post though is they seem to think everybody is on the same page, and
the same level and we're not. We're all different ages, weights and have
different health issues. There are some things that I physically would harm
myself if I did, that you or someone even healthier or with less weight or
younger could do with no problem. That's not to say that someday I may be able
to do some of those things or at least do a moderation of some of those things,
but people seem to want to push you to do things that will hurt you."
"You can do this! They say. You got
this! They say. But the truth is I can't physically do some of that unless I
want to be hurt. That can be very discouraging and make you not want to read
the post."
What do you think about that?
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about that lately and I’ve a few
things to say about it. I hope you will hear me out. She is right; to an
extent. We are all at different levels, ages, weights, and struggling with
different health issues. I am a BeachBody Coach and it is my goal to HELP you. I do not in any way ever wish
to hurt you; however, I am guilty of saying:
“You can do this!” or “You got this!”
I do not say this as a “market strategy”. I say this because I truly
believe it. I’m not going to tell you that you “can’t”. I am
sorry, I do not believe in that word. Once you start telling yourself you
cannot do A, B, or C before long you’ll find yourself unable to do D, E, or F!
It is a downward spiral that I will not encourage – ever.
I believe in you no matter your age, weight or health issues. You
may not believe in yourself, but that does not mean that I cannot believe in
you. It does not mean that I won’t push you to reach a little higher or stretch
a little further. You are capable of far more than you will ever know and I can
say that to you NOT because I’m
a Beachbody Coach BUT because I’ve
lived it. I’ve experienced what it’s like to learn and see just what my body is
capable of. The ONLY way to
experience this and learn it is to simply TRY.
When I ran my first marathon in 2013, I struggled from mile 19 all
the way to 26. I started having cramps in my hamstring at mile 19, by mile 22
I was barely moving. I was hurt. I was in a lot of pain. I’d hit that dreaded
wall runners talk about and I did not know how to get over it. I was crying –
something I rarely admit to doing. I was texting my best friend Jenny, my Mom
and my Husband. The struggle was real! I broke down and told my husband,
“I can’t”. He said the best thing anyone has ever said to me:
“You CAN
and you WILL. You have never said that you can’t and I’m not about to let you
start now. Keep moving.”
At mile 24, my husband and children met me. My son and husband
grabbed each of my hands, my daughter carried items and they all walked me
across that finish line. They believed in me, when I no longer did, when I had
given up on myself. That is what I want to do for YOU!
You will tell me things that I will view as “false” and I will tell you so, just as my husband told me during the
marathon. However, I already believe in you. Now, I simply want to hold your hand
and walk with you through this journey.
Let’s say I have encouraged you to buy the 21 Day Fix and you’ve
received it…
What do you do next?
Do you…
A)
Sit down and watch it first and then psych yourself out of doing
it?
B)
Plan to start it on Monday and forget?
C)
Start it on Monday and give up on Wednesday?
D)
Honestly commit to it for 21 days modifying everything you are
currently unable to complete due to your weight, age or health issues?
E)
Commit to it for 21 days doing exactly every single thing it says
even though you are physically not ready for certain moves and end finding
yourself injured, disappointed and frustrated?
F)
Get started and run into a few issues and discuss with your
coach???
G)
Successfully complete the program and feel proud of yourself?
Do you know what I would like you to do?
I’d like you to call me
when you receive your box. I’d like to talk you through it, answer some of your
questions and help you prepare to fully commit yourself to the program for 21
days. I’d like you to call me, text me or message me each day after your
workout and tell me how it went, how you felt, where you had struggles, ask me
questions and let me help you. Most of all, I’d like you to allow me to be your
friend first and then your Coach. I don’t want you to get hurt during your
journey, but I will not tell you that you cannot do it. I’m sorry, my heart
would shatter if I told you that, because I truly deep in my heart believe that
you CAN do it. It may require baby
steps, modified movements, slower moves…but you CAN if you first make the decision to TRY. If you have injuries you know what your limits are, do not ignore them.
If you want a friend or a Coach who will sugar coat things, who
will tell you that you can’t do a, b, or c, and who does not believe in you –
then I’m not the friend or Coach you need. I will never lie to you – I may suck
at being consistent, but I will never lie to you. I won’t sugar coat things. I
won’t tell you that the bagel you’re eating is a great breakfast when I
believe otherwise. I won’t tell you that you cannot do something when I believe
in my heart and soul that on some level you can. I am a bluntly honest person,
but I will not get in your face and yell at you or tear you down. My goal is to
first and foremost be your friend, to encourage you, to believe in you and to
help you see just what an amazing person you truly are and how strong your body
really is.
I’m going to be real with you. You will see “marketing” from
me. Selling BeachBody products is how I make an income. If I do not promote
them, I do not make any money. However, I will not promote products that I
myself have not tried or had experience with. That doesn’t mean that I will not
share with you when new items are being released or on sale, because I will. If
you follow me on Instagram you will see all the hashtag craziness. If you
follow my FB page – you will see all that there as well. If you are a member of
my FREE ‘private’ FB
group you will see it there as well.
However, I will be real with you. I will share with you how I, personally, am doing. I will share with you what my struggles are, what I’m
eating, drinking, when I screw up, what exercises I’m trying to improve on and
so much more. I will share this journey with you as if we are best friends.
If that is something you would like then I invite you to be my
friend and join me in this journey.
Sincerely,
~Coach
Tonya~
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