Picture It...

When setting any goals its very important to set high but realistic goals! Some people are motivated by seeing pictures either of themselves at a time when they thought they looked great or sometimes celebrities. I think this is a great idea to a point. Its always a good idea to set amazing goals for ones self but at the same time are they goals that can be reached? For an example if you have always been heavier your whole life and struggled with your body is a good idea to put a picture out of Victoria Beckham? Now I am not being mean! The truth is that you will never look like her. That is the truth! I know many people would shake their heads and say I can if I work hard but NO you cant. Your body is not built like that!! That is just how it is. I just want to make it clear to set a reasonable goal and push past it! I don't really like the idea of putting a celebrity picture and place your goal on that. There are so many false ideas with those images that you see! Photoshop, lighting, spanx, and as far as cosmetic procedures to enhance or change their bodies. I am not knocking them at all nor cosmetic procedures, I have had work done and will admit it. Its just sad to see so many people trying to be something that may or may not be realistic for them. There are other ways to reach YOUR goals!! If you dont feel like you have ever looked a way you wanted then start with taking a picture of yourself and post it either on the fridge, treadmill, or wherever it helps you. I would say every 2 weeks, take another picture and post it next to the one from before. If your a female wear a sports bra and shorts, a male wear shorts. This way you can see progress, DONT BE ASHAMED no matter what size you are. Start with aiming to drop a pants size! Then set other goals whatever they may be either to run a 5k, be a certain yet reasonable size dress or pants, or any other goals you have. Stay on track and remember to treat yourself for yourself for reaching goals! If you need help ASK!! Trainers can be expensive but they can also work around your needs! Nutritionist can get very pricey but there are options too! I can recommend trainers as well, all one has to do is ask. Its all worth it even if it means you cant buy those new shoes this week and spend it on a trainer :)

I'm not telling you it is going to be easy—I'm telling you it's going to be worth it. --Art Williams

 

-Jillian