Fouard Fitness

“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you.
You must travel it by yourself.
It is not far. It is within reach.
Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know.
Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.”
― Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

For many individuals, choosing to walk the road of personal fitness is easy at the beginning…until you get into the meat (no pun intended), of it and realize you can’t keep living the same way you were in the past. Yes, that means this road is going to have new sights to see, new hills to climb and new distances to walk. Can you take that road with a friend? Absolutely, but they cannot move your legs for you, you must do your part in this journey to make it to the destination you desire.

Anyone reading this and processing personally whether to embark on this fitness journey or not, let me help you out with some high’s and low’s of saying yes to fitness:

Highs:

• You will have more energy
• You’ll get more sleep
• You will feel better
• You will be healthier (aka live longer)
• You will look better (not that looks are the important reason to be fit)
• Eventually you will not want foods bad for you, because you will feel bad when you eat them
• Your body will adjust and desire healthy foods (fats, carbs and protein)
• You’ll educate yourself on what your body needs (NOT what it is you want)
• You will learn self-discipline and self-control
• You’ll be more excited to be social and go experience life
• You’ll save money by cooking more healthy meals at home rather than eating out

Lows:

• Sugars, starchy carbs and overeating you will only be able to do in moderation (eventually if you still want these things)
• You will have to say no to some of your favorite deserts and treats – yes even at social get-together’s
• Sometimes you will be the odd man out not eating something the crowds are which may cause you to stick out
• You won’t be able to drink as much
• You can’t stay up late at night and wake up early for work (yep, you will actually need to get adequate sleep)
• Workouts will NOT be easy all of the time – you will HAVE to sweat
• To keep your metabolism burning, you will have to eat multiple meals/snacks a day (so no skipping breakfast because you are too busy)
• Your friends/family may tell you how you are “changing” and be sad that you don’t eat the same way they do
• You will have cravings…and you will have to train yourself to redirect your attention to healthy thing

Without a doubt, taking the path towards personal fitness is a choice only you can make. At Fouard Fitness we do our best to offer support, encouragement and accountability to those seeking a partner on this road. However, to walk each day in the right direction is up to you.

What other highs and lows can you think of when it comes to being fit or staying in your normal lifestyle? Maybe you are already feeling great and on this path – if so GOOD FOR YOU! Share with us below what you find motivating to stay on the path towards fitness.

Anyone interested in taking this journey and wanting to learn more, e-mail us at fouardfitness@gmail.com, or visit the “Take the Challenge” page at the top of our website.