How Bad Do You Want It?

Motivation!

Have you ever thought about motivation?  What is it essentially that compells you to do what you do?  Have you ever contemplated what makes other people do the things they do?  What possesses an individual to choose to endure pain as opposed to comfort?  What moves a mother, in an instant, to risk her life to save her child from a dangerous dog?  What motivates a father, without second thought, to risk it all to protect his family?  What compels a soldier to join a volunteer force in a time of war and brave the dangers of death for his country?  For a few these questions may be a puzzle, but for most it’s quite obvious – there’s a higher good.  In each of these situations there’s something greater than themselves.  Something is viewed as being far more important than personal comfort and safety – it may be a child, a family or even a concept like freedom. 

I believe there is a correlation here with fitness, although admittedly on a lesser scale, but still a correlation.  What makes an individual take the time and the energy to push his/her body to the limit day after day in pursuit of fitness?  What madness compels someone to sign on for USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP?  Again, there’s a higher good – a personal goal and an internal longing to be fit, healthy and comfortable with one’s body. 

I’ve been affiliated with BOOT CAMP long enough to realize that it’s not for everyone.  Not everyone is going to remain excited.  Not everyone is going to be pumped over falling out into a dark church parking lot at 5:30 in the morning, let alone to do Marine Corps fitness!  Not everyone is willing to be pushed day after day to do more.  Not everyone is willing to resolve to be engaged.  Not everyone one is willing to make physical fitness a part of their life.  And that’s alright.

What must be remembered, however, is that the battle is not won (whatever it may be) unless someone is willing to engage and fight!  No pain no gain.  If you are currently over weight or out of shape, there is no way you will win the battle of health and fitness unless you make changes in your life.  So, how bad do you want it?  How bad to you want to loose those excess pounds?  How bad do you want to fit into that outfit once again? How important is it to you to be on the path for a long and healthy life with your family?  Just how important is it? This is the question that only you can answer and the decision that only you can make!  Each of us must dig deep within ourselves to find the resolve and disciple to go after it! 

Surely you’ve heard the cliché, “If not me, who?  If not now, when?”  Who is responsible for YOUR physique?  Who is responsible for the care of YOUR body?  It’s not your spouse’s obligation.  It’s not your friends’ responsibility.  You and I are it!  So, WHEN are you going to engage and pursue it?  That is a choice that only YOU can make!

USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP Collierville:

We’ve had another great week.   The “cult” is growing!  We had another record this week with 27 recruits on Wednesday out in the parking lot at 5:30am with their mats and dumbbells.   We’re well on our way to having forty recruits.  Way to go Collierville!

Evening Class:

The evening class is growing as well.   Remember that we meet every week day at 5:30pm; however, on Wednesday evening we’ve moved it up 15 minutes.  So we begin at 5:15pm and conclude things at 6:15pm.  Recruits can come to either class or even both if they so desire.  We’ve had several who’ve been going to both consistently.  Barbara did the BOOT CAMP thing nine times this past week!  Way to go Barbara!

Weight Loss and Spot Reduction:

Many times I’m asked, “Sgt. Les, how can I loose this _______?”  (You can fill in the blank)  The thing to remember is that we loose weight like a snowman.  In other words, weight is lost in a gradual way all over.  So those problem areas will go away as you become more and more fit.  So just hang in there, be disciplined and consistent!