“There’s a huge difference between ‘trying’ and ‘whatever it takes.” – Danny McDaniel
Stop lying to yourself. Like Yoda always said, “There is no ‘try.’” If you want to start out 2016 thinking, “I’m going to try to do better at such-and-such,” you might as well forget it now. That’s why resolutions usually don’t stick. You go into it thinking you’re “trying” something new and hoping it will work out.
Close your eyes for a minute and think about something you “hope” will happen in the new year. What does it look like? And how does that make you feel?
Now think about that same thing but with the knowledge that it will happen in 2016. How does that make you feel? A bit different, eh?
I’m not starting 2016 just hoping I’m going to reach my goal weight. That hope has been dashed enough times. This year I know it’s going to happen. And that gives me the “whatever it takes” mindset: I know exactly what my body needs to get where it needs to go, and I’m willing to take every step necessary to reach my destination. And the best part is, I’m not in it alone.
A support system is essential for anyone trying to accomplish a certain goal. First and foremost, I have a God that loves me so much, He has given me a vision and a hope, a faith in my goal and the destiny He has created me for. Therefore, I know without a shadow of a doubt that “Behind me is infinite power, before me is endless possibility, and around me is boundless opportunity” (author unknown). This goal is achievable in the timeframe He has given me. Now I just have to trust Him to guide me along the way and choose each day to accept and follow His guidance.
Secondly, I’ve recruited friends and family to be my cheerleaders, most importantly my amazing husband, Alex. He has given his unequivocal support for me to do whatever it takes to achieve my weight loss goal (one of two major goals I have for 2016). He continually steps up to the challenge of caring for our three children under age six while I workout, write, coach, etc. He is my personal champion and the champion of our family, and I am forever grateful for everything he is and does every day.
Finally, the entire nation is getting ready to join me in the “ALL IN” 24-Day Challenge beginning this January 11th. This past January, nearly 100,000 people did the same thing; with people still joining in, we’ve already surpassed that amount this year. That’s a pretty amazing support system! [If you are interested in joining, please comment below.]
With my commitment and all this support behind me, there is nothing I cannot accomplish. All I have to do is choose each day to push forward in my commitment and receive the support that has been offered. Why would I not do it? Why not give whatever it takes to live the life I’ve always dreamed of?
So what’s stopping you? The same God that loves me, loves you too. If you need a champion, I can be that for you. And you too can have the entire nation supporting you in this journey. So will you join me? Will you commit to whatever it takes to get healthy in 2016?
The only thing I ask of you is that you believe that it is possible.
“The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” – Bobby Knight
Prepare your mind and heart to win. And then take a risk.
“Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.” – Frederick B. Wilcox
Risk everything. Why not?
The Art of Choosing True Life 