I have had a lot of people ask about what keeps me motivated, consistently making healthy choices, and on the track of health that I’ve made my lifestyle…so, I thought I’d address the topic. 
My favorite (insert a GREAT deal of sarcasm here) things that people say to me are similar to the following…
- “You are so lucky to be born with legs like that.”
- “I wish I just only liked healthy food like you do. It’s not fair that you don’t crave unhealthy stuff. That must be SO much easier for you.”
- “You are so lucky to have all the time in the world to work out. I bet if I had all the time you did, I’d be healthy too.”
- And one of my personal favorites…”If only I was naturally fit like you are. You are really lucky to have those genetics.”
And on and on…you get the point. Now, let me just clear some things up real fast: I’m not writing this post to pat myself on the back, nor to say that I’ve reached some picture of fitness that is to be strived for. I still have LOTS of room for improvement & I have goals that I’m continually working for. I’m writing this post because I want to clear up some misconceptions about, “being fit,” and living a healthy lifestyle in general.
No, I was not just “born with legs like that,” I don’t “only like health food,” I certainly don’t have, “all the time in the world to workout,” & I am not just blessed with “fit” genetics. All of these things couldn’t be further from the truth actually.
Making exercise a habit is a choice. I hate to break it to you people, but most people are busy. Everyone could come up with some excuse or another as to why they don’t have time to workout on one day or another. Just to put things in perspective; I work full time most mornings I start 6 AM. When i’m not doing private training sessions with clients, running boot camp classes, and working with distance clients…I am writing programs, creating meal plans, answering an influx of questions, researching, and working on new healthy recipes. I’m telling you this so you understand that despite my schedule, I CHOOSE to work out 6 days a week. Some days I LOVE my workouts. It’s therapeutic, it feels awesome, and I feel accomplished. Other days. I feel tired, it sounds hard, and I’m not as thrilled about it. HOWEVER, I have made it a habit. I have learned something. Exercise is like medicine for me. I need the daily movement. I think most people are the same way, or would be if they would get into the habit. I’m not saying you have to be %100 hard core all day, every day. I am saying that making time and effort for exercise is an absolute choice, and one that is worth making.
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I love this! I love when people ask how I “have time” to workout so much…it’s because I MAKE TIME! Awesome post, I love seeing your workout moves every day and getting a taste of your writing here 🙂 … and seeing you pop up every once and a while on HRG’s blog!
It is the truth Kris! You really do have to make time! 🙂
I love this! Right on…I’m tired of people saying oh you can eat whatever you want. You’re so thin! It takes work and consistency. I like working out hard and seeing results. Thanks for sharing this!
It’s the truth! I’m glad I’m not alone in my thinking 🙂
I love this post! I get the “you are so lucky” line a lot too. It drives me crazy. I work hard at my fitness, it’s not luck/genetics!
I have come to realize that a lot of people really don’t understand what hard work means when it comes to fitness!
This is so true! Thank you for posting, I’m going to pass on to friends. I constantly get asked what I am going to lose weight or get into shape and I think people are almost “disappointed” when I tell them I just eat healthy and workout six days a week. There is no shortcut! It’s a lifestyle choice. Thank you for all of your help and inspiration!