You Have to Try
If you think you can put in the minimum effort and get the maximum results, you’re wrong.
When I was at the beginning of my weight loss journey (both after my injury as well as after I had grace), there was nothing I wanted more than to be able to be lazy af and have the weight just fall off of me. I didn’t even want a magic pill. I just didn’t want to have to TRY to lose weight. I was so tired, my digestion was such a mess, my brain felt like I was in a constant haze and the prospect of having to try was overwhelming and daunting. In the beginning, I gave the bare minimum as far as effort went.
But the bare minimum doesn’t do shit. I was doing the bare minimum, and I saw NO change. Obviously right? Like come on Captain Obvious, of course nothing happened. I worked conveniently within my comfort bubble hoping against all hope that my transformation would be epic and nothing happened.
It wasn’t surprising to me at all either. I know from all my experience in the fitness industry, my education as well as just my own experience that living within the confines of your comfort will not produce the change you want to see. Because if being comfortable produced change, it would have already. You would be exactly where you wanted to be but that hasn’t happened.
I also know that the prospect of trying harder when you feel like shit is normally met with a hard pass. You’re not going to try harder, expand your comfort zone, or step out of your bubble when getting out of bed in the morning feels like running a marathon or the thought of trying something new gives you hives.
Sustainable healthy living though isn’t often achieved by taking a huge leap. Sure some people are totally capable and willing (as well as mentally ready) to catapult themselves off that cliff. Most of us aren’t. So don’t jump completely out of your comfort zone. Take like a step out. Keep one foot firmly planted where you’re at, that cozy spot, and take the other foot out. Test the waters so to speak. Prove to yourself that you can be successful and then slowly start adding in other things. Over time and before you even realize it, you’ll have the lifestyle you used to dream about on those mornings you dreaded getting out of bed.
