With Change Comes Challenges

There's nothing like a good challenge. Challenges can be scary
andeven overwhelming sometimes, but they allow us to grow.
True selfesteem comes from the accomplishment of difficult tasks.
It's pride, well-deserved at that. It's the struggle that makes all
the difference.

Challenge and change are linked together. They are an unavoidable
constant. I've learned (the hard way) that the more I am open to
accepting change, the happier I will be. Maybe not at first, but
soon.

One of the things I've noticed recently that is changing is how we
communicate. In these fast paced times both information and
technology are accelerating at a rapid rate. Here's an example
of what I mean.

Social Media Websites

Are you using social media? Do the words Face Book, My Space,
Twitter, Digg, Reddit, Propeller, Fark, Slashdot, Metafilter, I Am
Bored, Shoutwire, Newsvine, Link Pad, Hugg, Plime, C2NN,
Earthfrisk, Truemore, or Stumbleupon mean anything to you? These
are just a few of the popular social media sites and that's just the
tip of the ice berg. There are dozens more!

"But Larry, Do I need to be on a social media site to lose fat?"

Now that's a good question! No you don't. I only bring this topic
up because it is relevant to thinking styles and attitudes. If we
areopen minded and find new ways to do things that makes life
more interesting and fun, we are more likely to do these things
more often.

Social media sites have become very popular it's true, but the B2B
and B2C world is using them even more than our kids. I've discovered
the power of social media and now use it daily. By connecting with
other people and fitness professionals around the world I am able to
learn more and share more information. Right now it's in the
hundreds, but soon will be thousands and then tens of thousands.

The take away point here is that because I took a risk and learned
to use a new technology, I am growing. So the question is, are you
open minded to doing something different to help you get what you
need, or help you accomplish something that you want? Are you
willing to accept the frustrations and challenges that are associated
with doing things differently?

Both challenge and change are forever intermingled. They are both
integral parts of what drives and motivates me. The most successful
people embrace change and challenge. We roll with the flow,
sometimes pedal to the metal, and sometimes without the clear
understanding of the dynamics of change and challenges. That's
okay as it still moves us closer to our goals.

Too many of us are paralyzed though by the thought of change and
stifled by the fear of a more challenging tomorrow. If you have
been faithful and diligent with your wellness program so far, you
have already noticed a change. If not, what is holding you back?

My job is to help you in one key area, your physical fitness
which does include your nutrition. I came across a great quote
on the web the other day.

"Your biology is your biography". (Author unknown at this time)

Does this mean we create our own health or illness? I think a
better statement would be to say that we influence our health in
everything that we do by the choices we make.

I want to help you achieve peak performance with health as the
first objective. I will give you the "tools" to be fit. When all
is said and done (you go out on your own) you can apply these
lessons however you want. Remember, the road to wellness is not a
payoff, it is a never ending process. It is a journey, never a
destination. The whole person wins in the end. That person is you!

I want you to become fit, unafraid, and prepared for life's
challenges.Change and challenges are constant and change like seasons. I have learned to embrace it. Will you?

What do you aspire to be?

Change with me.

Challenge me to give you more.