Countdown to New Years 2011 "Get It Tight Before Midnight" Fitness Challenge: Day 6

Countdown to New Years 2011 "Get It Tight Before Midnight" Fitness Challenge: Day 6

"I am worth it and I want it all!" - Bob Harper

Now that you've had a couple days to look at yourself and are committed to peeling back the layers, you are now really ready for change.  Going forward we will continue to reinforce this positive energy and behviors by setting new goals every 21 days (the amount of time psychologists say it takes to make something a habit). 

The first goal is to inhbit what Bob Harper calls the three R's.  According to Bob, the three R's are Relax, Respect, and Reinforce.  Let's take a deeper look into what these words mean.

Relax:  "Relax and take it one day at a time"
You have just comitted to embarking on a journey of complete transformation in which you will change habits that you have spent (fill in the blank) years to developing. Rome was not built in one day and neither will this new you. So stop worrying about the time or the immedicate results. Focus on the process, breathe and enjoy the ride every step of the way. 


Respect:  "When you begin to think of your body as a vessel to treasure and take care of, then you actively show respect for you body, mind, and soul"
We are always demanding respect from others, but don't hold ourselves to the same expectations.  You may not be your ideal self today, but with your new found comittement, you will get there one day.  Regradless of where you are in your journey, don't forget to love your self everystep of the way.  We can't expect from others what we don't expect from ourself.  You will be setting yourself up for failure. Show start showing yourself a little RESPECT (channeling my Aretha).

Reinforce:  "Reinforcing your committment is a constant, lifelong responsibility.  Each day, you need to possitvely affirm all that you are doing for yourself"
Reinforce your comittment to yourself daily. Remind yourself of your dedication to each new goal.    


Suggested Goal Activity:  Schedule at least 20 minutes a day for "ME" time in which you do  nothing else but focus on you.  I usually spend an hour at minimum each day for me time, in which time I work out, or write in my journal, or read a book.  My personal goal this month will be to incorporate meditation.  So tonight plan out your "Me" schedule for the week.  It may simply be morning prayer and coffee or a run on the treadmill.  It may be meditation in the shower.  Whatever you decide, During your me time, make sure to remind yourself of how great you are and reinforce your comittement to yourself.