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Why do clients fall off after posting their progress on social media?

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Why do clients fall off THEIR FITNESS JOURNEY  after posting their progress on social media?

After a couple of years in the fitness industry, this is my observation whenever a client posts their progress on IG or FB or wherever. Don’t get me wrong, it’s okay to be proud of what you achieved. Besides, you can’t cheat yourself into having a better and more optimized body. You’d have to do the work. So be proud and use it to inspire others to do the same as well! 

Going back to the topic.. So why do they stop? Why do we stop whenever we achieve our goals? Why do we stop AFTER the beach trip? The competition? After achieving our goal weight? Why do we fall off so quickly? It’s because we lost the reason to continue. And that, is the ultimate cause. 

 SO WHAT DO WE DO?

 

We must plan ahead. What do you want to achieve in 10 years time? In 5 years time? 3 years? 1 year? Write it down! Create more reasons to continue. Success is both the process and the outcome. Our goal is to stay on the path. 

It’s okay to celebrate your small wins once in a while… but don’t drown in it. As Jordan Peterson would say, “Don’t get stuck in the past”. Every single day is just waiting to be conquered. There’s much to learn, there’s much to achieve. Don’t settle with what you have and what you know. There’s more to it and it’s up to you to find out! 

Happiness is elusive. It seems that the best way to enjoy life is to wrap up one goal and simultaneously begin work on the next one. It’s dangerous to linger too long at the table of success, The only way to enjoy another meal is to get good and hungry. – Jim Rohn

 

EXAMPLE FROM APOLLO MISSIONS

Some of the Apollo astronauts returned from the moon with certain baggage. They returned with deep emotional problems. And the reason is because once you’ve been to the moon, where else do you go? After years of studying, training and visualizing that expedition, in that moment, that was all gone. All of a sudden there seemed to be an end, a finish to their life’s work, and depression set in. 
– 7 Strategies for Wealth and Happiness

FIND MORE REASONS TO CONTINUE. ADD MORE COAL tO THE FURNACe. KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!

 

Let us know if you have any questions or comments! We’re more than willing to help you plan for your long term goals. Keep on huntin’ & stay wild! 

 
 

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8 THINGS TO DO BEFORE JOINING A SPARTAN RACE

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THIS INFAMOUS RACE IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

This 5 minute read is supposed to prepare you and not scare you from what’s to come if you join the Spartan Race. But before anything else, we should not discount the fact that we’re still in the midst of the global pandemic so join the race at your own risk! Be sure to get vaccinated and ISOLATE YOURSELF AFTER the said event. 

Personally, in order to live to the fullest, we must surround ourselves with certain challenges. And this certain challenge will push you to your limits; emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Here’s the 8 things you should do before joining:

 1. EDucate yourself firsT 

 
This is not your typical fun run or 10k race. It’s longest distance is a half marathon race jampacked with lots of obstacles! There are three categories for this race; 1. Sprint (5k, 20 obstacles), 2. Super (10k, 20 obstacles), and 3. Beast (21k, 30 obstacles). 

If you’re a beginner and you still love yourself, please… start with the 5k. 

2. hydrate hydrate hydrate

 
 It’s important to note that you’re gonna be moving and doing something straight for 3 to 5 hours. Stock up on the electrolytes and hydrate at least 3 days before the race. You wouldn’t want to have cramps and soil the whole experience right

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 3. NO NEED FOR FANCY GEAR, dress for comfort

 
 Don’t wear your expensive Under Armour shirt or your limited edition Nike Adidas yadda yadda. Everything will be covered in mud after. Dress for comfort. Wear long socks or breathable leggings (to minimize leg burns from rope climbing obstacles).   

 

 4. Choose your footwear wisely 

 
During my trip, I only brought 2 pairs of shoes. One for working out, and one for walking (sneakers basically). I tried running with the workout shoes but it just gave me foot pain so I had to use my sneakers instead. Little did I know that there would be a mini-hike in the trail. It was so hard for me to climb up because my footwear didn’t have any grip. Invest in good running shoes with decent grip soles. 
 

5. LEARN TO LOVE RUNNING

I wasn’t really a fan of running or jogging. During my regular training, I usually just skipped this one out. But hey! Preparing for the race, I had to run miles and miles so that I wouldn’t die running the 12 mile race. I realized that it’s a good skill to have. Running keeps you lean, gives you the runner’s high, and keeps you from trouble! 

 

6. TRAIN FOR PULL UPS

If you’re not running, you are usually pulling. Most of the obstacles require you to get over tall walls that require you to pull yourself from one side to the other, monkey bars with crazy hard variations, lateral wall climbs, and vertical rope climbs. To make the most out of these obstacles, don’t skip on the pull ups! Do additional grip training and stay lean. If you don’t, prepare to do a lot of burpees! 

 

7. MANAGE YOUR EGO

There are obstacles that are just… impossible. You can try, but you know your body better than I do. So if you’re not doing the race competitively, just do the burpees or the additional penalty loop. It’s okay! It’s not worth getting injured for. Just do your best! 

 

8. DO THE RACE WITH A TEAM 

You can go lone wolf but it’s safer to do it with your friends especially if it’s your first try. There are lots of times wherein it was really hard. There were times that I thought of giving up because my legs were literally shutting down! I don’t know if I would have finished the 21k death march without my team. 

 

 LET US KNOW IF YOU’RE GONNA JOIN THE RACE!

 
We might be able to help you one way or another to prepare for it. That’s it for the 8 things you must do before you take on the challenge. May the Spartan Gods be forever in your favor!

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DAY 28.2: The New Superfoods

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THE COCONUT NUT IS THE GIANT OF ALL NUTS

This playbook on Superfoods is not complete without stressing the humongous importance of the most underutilized, ever available and often taken for granted giant of all the nut world. Maybe because it grows in abundance mostly in underdeveloped and warm countries, so that its food and drink values, potent protein, meaty plant substitute and its medicinal qualities have not been studied or appreciated much.

Today, scientists, doctors and researchers have derived a number of studies showing the great food, drink and medicinal purposes of this wonder superfood.

These are 10 benefits of Coconut Oil:

  1. Boost in Good Cholesterol
  2. Good for Blood Sugar and Diabetes
  3. Helps Fight Back Against Alzheimers Disease
  4. Helps Stop Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
  5. Aids in Liver Health
  6. Boosts Energy
  7. Aids in Digestion
  8. Acts as a Salve for Wounds and Burns
  9. Acts as an Anti-aging Component
  10. Helps with Weight Loss

The coconut meat is especially high in manganese, which is essential for bone health and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol. They are also rich in copper and iron, which help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects cells.

The juice derived from the coconut acts as a digestive. It helps in quick digestion and prevents bloating after meals. Regular consumption of coconut water also helps in maintaining the electrolyte balance in the body and thus, keeps blood pressure in control and improves digestive functions.

THE SCIENCE: Ways to Take Coconut Oil Especially for Weight Loss


“Coconut oil also can help with weight loss, as it acts as a fat burner and a calorie burner, especially with doses of unrefined coconut oil. It also acts as an appetite suppressant. One study shows that the caprylic acid in coconut oil helps boost thyroid performance, which in turn reduces a body’s resting heart rate and aids in burning fat for an increased energy boost.

Best to start just with limiting your daily intake of coconut oil to two tablespoons (30 ml) that should leave enough room in your diet for additional fat nutrients, like nuts, olive oil, and some fruits.” Use coconut oil in baking, frying or simply adding a tablespoon in your coffee or tea.

Reference: “ Ways to Take Coconut Oil “ Written by Brian O’ Connell

Written by: Loudette Hizon Guevara