Something I often think about is what can we do today to challenge ourselves. What can we do to make the world around us better as well as ourselves by one simple change today.  Do you have challenges that you would like to overcome?  Here are a few that I got that should get you thinking.

How better for us to grow as individuals than conquering something that has given us problems.  Made our lives that little bit more complicated.  Take a moment, make a list of those items that challenge you day to day.  Then lets see what can be done to overcome them.  WE live our lives finitely so don’t let something stand in the way of your dreams.

Challenges:

• Bad Eating habits (weekends especially, junk food and fast food)
• Bad Weather (raining or too cold)
• Overtraining (i.e. too tired the previous day so can’t perform optimally the next day)
• TV keeping you up at night (lack of sleep for effective rest)
• Drinking (Cola (diet, sugar filled), Alcohol)
• Finding time to exercise

Non-Challenges:

• Being fit is fun especially if you choose something you really like doing
• Joining challenges.  Create ways to motivate you and friends to keep focused and have some fun.  Always find ways to push yourself. That is how we learn, get stronger, and be the best that we can.
• Seeing the results/outcome of your fitness goals.  Pants size down, wearing a piece of clothing you fit into 10 years ago in college.
• Sharing your experiences with others that hopefully will motivate them to get started towards their own personal fitness goals.

Find a  challenge that you would like to overcome.  Incrementally figure out ways to reduce that challenge to the non-challenge column.  Figure out the best approach to get through those obstacles and reach for the stars as you make your way to the top.

By getting outside our comfort zone and challenging yourself, you will find that you are stronger, tougher, and more versatile than you would ever imagine.  I am using a highly energizing workout program right now called Insanity.  It pushes you to your fitness limits to help make you stronger, increase your endurance and all around stamina and cardiovascular health.  It is an amazing product and I highly suggest it if you are  looking for a challenge and to get started down a healthier lifestyle and fitness path.  Contact me for more information and lets see if we can get you started.