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Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:12:10 +0000

I think the excuses come from a combination of reasons. One is that it is hard to see the end result. The process is hard and usually long, especially when it comes to health and fitness, and giving up something we enjoy now doesn’t always seem worth what we can’t see right now. I have some pretty lofty goals for myself considering my fitness history, and while I am so incredibly close compared to where I used to be I have asked myself so many times if it’s worth it. I’ve been very close to quitting because I couldn’t decide if it was really worth it. We have to have a picture in mind of the end result, we have to know why we’re doing it, and we have to know that it’s worth it and then focus on that every time we try to make excuses.

Comment on 5 Steps to Fat Loss by Caity

Caity — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:00:25 +0000

I found that very helpful, thanks! You’re so right. If I have the time I go for the bike instead of the weights. I’ll change up my priorities. It seems like whenever I weight lift I just get buff instead of slimming down. That could be in my head though

Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Mary L

Mary L — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:32:47 +0000

RIght on, John! People make hard things happen all the time if they really want to.

Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Merrie Hudson

Merrie Hudson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:21:08 +0000

HI John, I totally agree with what you said. I\’m working on getting rid of excuses. I\’m sore this morning but we\’re on our way to the gym. Hope to see you there! Thanks for your help!

Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Merrie Hudson

Merrie Hudson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:19:45 +0000

HI John, I totally agree with what you said. I’m working on getting rid of excuses. I’m sore this morning but we’re on our way to the gym. Hope to see you there! Thanks for your help!

Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Randy Hudson

Randy Hudson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:08:53 +0000

Thanks John, good thoughts. If success is the only option, excuses are not an option.

Comment on Why You Won’t Succeed by Mom

Mom — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:09:14 +0000

You know how to kick me in the rear. I will try and do better.

Comment on One Goal by Natalie Belford (Top Exercise Videos)

Natalie Belford (Top Exercise Videos) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:32:54 +0000

I was surfing around to find more information on this topic this afternoon when I discovered your really interesting article…thanks a ton for sharing your thoughts. I will surely be checking up on your blog and visiting again to read new articles.BTW how long have you been blogging?

Comment on Do You Really Want It? by Jason

Jason — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:22:40 +0000

John, I really liked this one. I recently read an old talk by President Boyd K Packer entitled “Music and the Spirit of the Lord” He talks about the idea of having your ladder leaning against the wrong wall as well, but focussing on perhaps the wall your leaning on is not a wall supported by the Lord. And also I remember hearing a story about a professional violinist who worked for 35 years, practicing 8 hours every day to get where he was. After one of His concerts a man raced up from the back of the concert hall shook the mans hand and said, “I would give anything to be able to play the violin like that, that was amazing!” The violinist looked back at him somberly and said, “would you be willing to practice 8 hours a day for 35 years?” The same concept you were talking about, I have goals concerning my health, but I’m not sure I’m ready to do what it takes yet. Can you tell me, how can I better motivate myself to do what it takes to improve my health, and what can I do to start small being that I am very busy and involved in other area’s of my life? Thanks John, your great!

Comment on One Goal by ~j.

~j. — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:03:16 +0000

Word, John.