What do you make time for?

Earlier this week, LIA posted a link to a great motivational site by Ralph Marston THE DAILY MOTIVATOR and on that day the first line was one that we've all seen in some shape or form, but it's just so true I couldn't help but put it up:

When it's something you truly wish to do, there's a way to get it done. There's a way to cut through all the objections, obstacles and excuses, and to make it happen.

How many times do we hear people say "I really would like to exercise more, but I just don't have the time" Or "I really would like to eat more healthy food, but it takes too much time"

Well, I believe very much in Ralph's statement-if you REALLY want something, you will make time for it. I've said this before-of course I have been criticised for saying it in the past -but see, I am not alone! hehehe

I have often said, you either want something or you don't, it's up to you. If it's important to you, you'll do it. I'm not telling anyone that they HAVE to put their health first; but if you are reading the fitness magazine articles, doing the research on line-you are obviously thinking that it has some importance. If you are complaining that you generally feel unhealthy and want to get in better shape-your health must be of some relevance to you and that is wonderful and you can do something about it-if YOU make the time and YOU put in the effort.

However, if you ask me for ideas on food and exercise and as soon as I tell you "Yes, you do need to take some time out of your week to workout and plan your meals and food so you are not regularly stuck with nothing in the cupboard and getting take away" and your next statement is "Oh, but I just don't have time...." Then well, I guess you don't have time and be done with it! We in the fitness industry cannot just wave a magic wand and make a person healthy; oh sure, there is a pill you can take...LOL.

Fitness takes time and effort; if it's important enough for you to put energy into thinking about it and complaining about it then, I think, it's important enough to make the time to do something about it. You have time right now while you are reading this! You could be doing some sit ups or push ups right now; you could be making a grocery list of yummy healthy food...so what are you waiting for?

Ciao for now!