Twitter topic of the day: Get out of your own way & stay focused

This post is my twitter daily tips / topic of the day. Follow me on Twitter @ezhomefitness

My #questionoftheday is what do you do to get out of your own way and keep yourself focused on your goals?

In my question of the day I ask what do you do to get out of your own way? That's because too many people get in their own way! That little voice in your head that says take today off from exercising because you're tired is you getting in your own way. That little voice in your head that says I'll start dieting & exercising tomorrow is you getting in your own way. That little voice in your head that says you don't have any time to exercise is you getting in your own way. That little voice in your head that says what's the point in exercising because you'll always be fat is you getting in your own way. That little voice in your head that says nobody is there to help me with my exercising & dieting is you getting in your own way. That little voice in your head that says you can't get motivated to diet & exercise is you getting in your own way. You keep getting in your own way with EXCUSES. When are u going to tell that little voice to shut up so you can progress towards your goals? At some point you are going to have to be stronger than the little voice that is in control of your life. Why not today? Take control! You can't keep getting in your way and keep complaining about your weight too! YOU have the power to do something positive about it. Don't let the negative little voice in your head shout over the positive things you want to do and achieve for yourself. Learn to silence that inner negative voice that fuels your doubts & insecurities, that saps you of your motivation & inspiration. Find or create a new inner voice that is strong, focused, motivated and inspired to help you reach your goals. You have it within you to be the person you aspire to be and reach the goals you desire for yourself. You CAN do it. You CAN achieve it.

#Quote of the day: Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. - Samuel Johnson

Twitter topic of the day: Why are personal trainers so tough on their clients?

This post is my twitter daily tips / topic of the day. Follow me on Twitter @ezhomefitness

My #questionoftheday is do you know why personal trainers are so tough on their clients?

Good personal trainers aren't tough on their clients because we want to humiliate or treat anyone badly. Quite the opposite! It's all about #toughlove ! Unfortunately, a gentle push won't work with most people, that kind of push will not help them. You have to push yourself past your comfort zone. Working in your comfort zone only gives you more of the same. You have to give yourself #toughlove and push yourself out of your comfort zone with your diet & exercise. It's all for the greater good. Stop making excuses for yourself! Don't allow the complacent mindset to set in. Stop being content with no results! That's why you see personal trainers being tough with their clients. We have to get you motivated and it takes #realtalk to get real results. There's no use in sugarcoating what you are doing to your health & body with your paralyzing & stubborn attitude. It has to change! If you saw The Biggest Loser last night, you saw how a young obese person's inner health age was almost twice his age. Don't let that be you. If you cannot motivate yourself or push yourself then find someone who can help you. Someone who can push you & hold you accountable. Personal trainers know the diet & exercise tricks that continue results past plateaus but you have to be all in & be ready to listen & WORK! A friend or family member can help keep you accountable but you'll have better results with someone who knows what they are doing. As a trainer, I may be biased but I know the value in what we try to do. We're here to help you reach your goals. That is OUR goal. Whether with me or someone close to you, find yourself that person that will be your support system, your coach & cheerleader. #toptip. Stop coddling yourself, stop making excuses for yourself, stop kidding yourself- you KNOW what you NEED to do for your health & body. Do it! If you can be honest with yourself and show yourself #toughlove then you will make a breakthrough that can take you where you want to be. Don't fight it, stop the stubbornness - allow yourself to go where you need to go for your health's sake. Take that step now.

#Quote of the day: Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared. - Edward Vernon Rickenbacker