Show up

321go • February 2, 2023

This is something that really stuck with me because I remember my dad talking about work a while back and he said one time “it doesn’t matter what you do the night before, you have to show up to work”. Basically no matter how you feel, you show up was my take away from that.

 

When it comes to gym, this is the hardest thing for people to do and there is something to be said for showing up even on days that you don’t feel like it. This is what separates people that succeed and people that fail with their fitness goals. Most of the time people just give up because they look in the mirror and they just feel like they are continuing to disappoint themselves and wonder why they even bother continuing to exercise and work hard at the gym since they aren’t getting the results they are looking for. Eventually they just stop going which doesn’t end well. People that are currently going through cycles of starting something then stopping need more accountability.

 

This means hiring a coach. So they can give you both the guidance and accountability to keep you on track with your fitness goals and make you continue to show up!

 

Like always, reach out if you need anything.

 

Coach Evan

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