Be Outcome-Based
July 29, 2012 // Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness
Be Biased.
Two people stand next to each other. On the left, a man in his mid-thirties with a lean, even figure and good posture. To his right stands a man also in his mid-thirties, although his figure is rounder and inconsistent (skinny arms, flabby stomach). Both of these gentlemen exercise regularly, monitor eating habits, and have an overall concern for their health and wellness. The difference is that the man on the left knows what works for his body and uses strategies that are effective for him.
Sometimes the standard strategies don’t produce the desired effect for certain people. We need to be biased to the results of our exercise and health habits. Go with what works.
We Have A Dream.
We exercise and diet because we intend to produce a health effect. Some want to improve their metabolic functions (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.). Some want to improve their figure. Some want to feel better. Everyone has a goal, a reason, a purpose to their action.
We all have our health and fitness goals, so why don’t we all have our results? Because we get caught up in the methods and not on the effect is actually produces for us. Let’s be clear: it is realistic that one particular strategy will work (produce the intended results) for someone and not for you. Blame it on the endless amount of human variables such as genetics, body structure, lifestyle, nutrition, etc. You are unique and one-of-a-kind. And you will respond differently than others to health strategies. You can eat “right“, exercise “a lot“, and get 8 hours of sleep a night and still never see any improvement on your figure. Everyone responds differently to changes, and sometimes we have to be creative in finding the best methods to achieving your goal.
Moment Of Truth.
The body is constantly changing every second of your life. You can improve your body at any age. The human body is amazing because it adapts to its environment. Manipulating its stresses (good and bad) and its fuel (food and rest) changes the look and function of the body. Think of your body as a direct reflection of your health and fitness formula. If your body isn’t changing, you have to be willing to change your strategies until you find the formula(s) that produce the effect you desire.
“I eat healthy”, said the person who hasn’t lost any weight. Time to face the facts and make some changes. Maybe you need to increase the intensity of your cardio, or maybe you need to focus on weight training, or maybe you need to add some healthy fats in your diet. Either way, don’t assume your methods are flawless just because they seem to work for others. Accept that your body is unique and doesn’t respond to your current fitness strategy if you aren’t seeing the results.
Be Impatient.
Be demanding for your results. Don’t settle in a routine if it’s not producing the effects you want at the pace that you deserve. Remember, the body is changing every second, so you don’t have to wait on some mythical time clock to see changes in and on your body. Those who look the way they want started out by trying various fitness strategies and techniques until they found the one(s) that made their body improve and keep improving. It’s ok to misfire and make mistakes when trying out new strategies to improve your body. Just be willing to get back to the drawing board and keep making adjustments until you find the right formula.
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Remind yourself of your goals.
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Be realistic.
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Accept the facts.
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Change what doesn’t work.
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Repeat as necessary.