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     What stops YOU from reaching your goals? I’m not just talking about your fitness goals. Your health and fitness goals are a small portion of the other goals you have for yourself.  Goals are sometimes so elusive that we find ourselves setting the same goals year after year. Often we set such overwhelming goals that we start strong for the 1st 2 weeks and loose steam in the middle. Today, I want to break down how we get disconnected from our goals.

     You set a goal. Let’s say your goal is to loose 30 pounds. The number 30, sounds like a big number and it can be bit frightening when you look at two digits put together. Instead of saying I want to loose 30, we could change our goal to 2 pounds per week. 2 is a much smaller number and is something we can accomplish without making drastic changes.

     Now don’t weigh yourself on the scale every week. That is not my goal for you. I do not want you to be controlled by the scale. Instead try pulling out your favorite pair of jeans that are too small. Try on your jeans only, when you have implemented consistent workouts in your schedule, and alter your food intake with healthier meals.

So the first question is:
 
     1. How do you measure success?

     Your measuring stick should not be your scale or your friends. I am not saying you should not ever weigh yourself, but I am saying do not let the scale be the only measuring stick for your success. Look in the mirror and take an honest assessment of what you are eating. After 2 weeks of consistently doing some cardiovascular activities and adding fruits and vegetables to your meals then try on your jeans. 
 
     2. Comparing your success to others?

     If you constantly compare yourself to others, your goals will constantly change. Based on your friends lifestyle, occupation, eating habits, hobbies, and food intake the comparison is too subjective to be fair. If you set yourself up for failure by not equipping yourself with the foundation for success failure is inevitable.
 
     3. Not identifying what you clearly want.

     If you were preparing for a cross- country road trip, there are certain items you need to have prepared. You have to budget for gas, hotel cost, a map of each destination, budget for food, binoculars, scheduled restroom stops, and last but not least who is traveling with you. Preparing to change your lifestyle takes the same preparation. What would happen if you just got in the car by yourself and decided you wanted to drive across country? You would get lost every 30 minutes because you would have to stop for gas and directions. You would be frustrated the entire trip. Eventually you would be forced to buy a map, and calculate your time if your desire is to truly make it to your final destination.   

  
Before beginning any program, you must define:
1.Your ultimate goal. For example my ultimate goal is to look like Tina Turner when I am 50.
2. What are the necessary items to help me reach my goal?
    A.     Location to Train
    B.     Proper Food Fuel to maintain my body, and give me energy
    C.     Positive, Reliable Accountability Partner
    D.     Scheduled weekly workout times
    E.      Scheduled Food Fuel Shopping and Preparation
    F.      Visible and Posted Realistic Goals
    G.     Visible and Posted Motivation
    H.     Measuring stick for my success
 
     4. The fear of failure.

     Instead of trying something you try nothing. You say in your head I tried everything, every weight loss plan, every exercise you have tried it. If you ask yourself this question, how long did you consistently try it? Did you chalk your success up to every one in my family is overweight so that’s just the way it is. You are content with sitting on the couch and doing nothing. Ask yourself what will happen if you continue with the same behavior? 10 years from now you will probably be asking yourself the exact same question. Failure is a great motivator. Be motivated to never ask yourself the same question. So get up and muster enough strength to try again.

Madison Chase is a certified personal lifestyle fitness and health coach. Her background in fitness began with classical ballet at Julliard, School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Fort Worth Ballet. She has a marketing degree from the University of Oklahoma and is currently working on her Masters in Exercise Physiology. This former NBC Fitness Expert and 3- Time ESPN fitness champion has worked with some of the best in the business. Her clients include celebrities from Jadda and Will Smith hit show “All of US,” and professional athletes with many NFL teams including the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. She currently resides in Los Angeles and believes that everyday you should strive to be your best. For additional information on Madison, you may visit:
www.madisonchasefitness.com