Monthly Archive June 24, 2008

No Excuses….We’re tired of them….

Look, I know the title seems harsh, in fact, it’s brutally honest. I’m gonna cut to the chase….

There are two types of people in this world:

*People who get things done
*People who DO NOT get things done

It’s that simple.

Over the years I’ve met some funny characters. I’ve met some movers, some shakers, some amazing ‘IT’ persona’s and I’ve met people who literally are energy sappers, complainers, always something wrong, never the ‘right’ time, something ‘always’ in the way, and the infamous “I’m trying” clan.

But be honest with yourself. Which category do you fall into?

Are you a problem solver? Or a problem instigator?

Are you a ‘Get it Done’ person? Or a ‘I’ll try this week?’ individual?

I’ve met, and worked with people who seem to have everything battling against them.

-they have multiple kids
-crazy career schedules
-numerous sports activities to drive back and forth to
-grad-bday-social parties to attend
-no nannies or babysitters
-gas prices are still hiked in their households
-AND THEY STILL ACCOMPLISH TO GET THE IMPORTANT THINGS DONE
-AND they may sleep 6 hours a night too

See they could:

– roll over and play dead no doubt.
– blame their children for the extra weight on their hips from pregnancy.
– say their kids schedules prevent them form having time to exercise.
– say their children/spouse/friends eating habits derail them from success.
– make a point that their jobs leave no time to prepare meals or workout.

But they don’t.

Instead they say ‘Hey, I can fit in a half hour here, I can grab an apple off the counter, I can eat some leftover chicken or steak, I can send a quick email and even watch the kids while I work out….because let’s be honest again:

When you were a kid, as I’m sure as when I was, the gateway to the outdoor world opened at 7am and didn’t allow you back in until 6pm for dinner…and then it was back outside all night. And the world isn’t that dangerous that a kid can’t hang out in the yard or neighborhood. When we were kids there were still all the complexities of drama and potential “what ifs” something could happen to us.

How often did anything happen?

Sure you fell out of tree, hurt your arm. Sure you fell off your bike and chipped a tooth. I bet you even ran top speed away from a crazy neighbor with a broomstick or pellet gun. Did you die and lose everything from it? Of course not, you’re reading this. So the kids will be okay. In fact, if they don’t have these experiences they’ll never learn the intricacies and dangers of fuc_ing up and trying to get THEMSELVES out of a jam.

The world has only changed because the media has showed what’s been around all this time because of accessibility of the news.

Plus the same media is allowing you to make excuses for being overweight and giving up easily by getting plastic surgery, taking pills, selling you bogus and fake info products and telling you it’s okay to kill yourself from within because as long as we throw a new coat of paint on you you’ll be okay.

But guess what?

You’re not okay. The same underlying problems still exist.

If you were lazy before you’ll be lazy again and the effects will eventually wear off. If you had always negotiated out of situations with ‘Well Monday I’ll change my ways’ then you’ll negotiate these thoughts in your head again.

There are no excuses. And it really doesn’t matter if you change. It’s entirely up to you. But I’ll be honest, lately I’m getting really tired of people who say “I’m trying”. Because you’re probably saying it to the wrong person if it’s me. You think I don’t know when people are lying to me. If a client hasn’t changed their appearance you think I don’t know they haven’t taken any of my advice.

I mean, if you’ve got the money, I’ll gladly live with anybody in their house and follow them around all day and make sure they attain every one of their goals. I guarantee IT!!!!! Double money back guarantee if I live with you you will find success over a 3 month period.

But that’s not the real world is it Peter Pan?

But the real world isn’t that complicated either.
It’s actually very simple. I’m not saying you’re going to be a model but damn it you’ll definitely feel and look better than you have in years if you just start DOING.

It’s all about consistency. Hell even Chris Coleson proved that. Just be consistent. Don’t stray from that. I’d say about 5% of people who say they eat and workout healthy actually do.

Again, I’ve been doing this for 15 years, I can call a bullshi$$er in this industry when I see or meet one. The true occurrence of thyroid holding you back or whatever issue other than paralysis is so slim and rare that you’d have better chances getting struck with lightning with a rainbow overhead. And I don’t care what doctor references that you have something or need to have gastric bypass whatever because they’re protecting their back end with pills/medications and the insurance companies to stay in business.

Just because I’m telling you this means nothing to my back end.

In fact I’ll give you a workout right now that if you follow 3-5 days a week I guarantee you will lose weight and shape up so long as you stay consistent and have weight to lose. It’s all about ‘will power’.

Here it is:
All Bodyweight
*Push-Ups (however you have to do them) 50 a day
*Squats 100 a day
*Lunges 30 a day
*Back Extensions 30 a day
*15 Yard Sprints 20 a day
*Planks 10 for 30 seconds
*Side Planks 5 for 15 seconds

Finish the entire workout above in 20 minutes or less.

Cardio/Intervals: 15 minutes
*30 seconds of sprinting or high knees in place – followed by
*Walk or March in place for 90 seconds
Repeat above 6 times

Cool Down with a 3 minute walk

Is that really THAT hard?

Now take your body weight and multiply by 10.

That’s how many calories I want you to eat CONSISTENTLY for 90-120 days.

I don’t care what you eat! Be it apples, pizza, ice cream, so long as you stay off of bread, pasta (minus once a week) and just eat that many calories without ever going higher or lower than the exact number spread out over 4-5 meals YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT AND SHAPE UP!!

That’s it.

So stop trying and start doing.

Because people who try never accomplish.

You’re better than this. Prove it to yourself.

Remember, all you have in this world is yourself.

You may have friends and family but if your health fails they can not save you.
They can not fix your blood pressure. They can not fix your heart.
Only you can control what your body feels like and how healthy it will be.

Now go on and be someone Extraordinary. Because you can be.

Everyone in this planet is 99.99% identical in nature and ability to not be severly overweight.

You just have to quit trying, and start Doing.

Robert Belley is an Elite Fitness Trainer out of Pembroke, Massachusetts who has appeared in numerous national media and traveled the country training and cooking for clientele. His website can be viewed at www.RBfit.com.