In our society, thankfully, it’s the people who take action that get the glory. Not the people who ONLY dream of taking action.

In other words, it’s the people who DO that get the glory.

Not the people who want to do, or talk about doing, or intend on doing…

In college, I had a friend that lived on saying things to me like, “I was going to do this for you but…” or, “I saw this and was going to pick it up for you but…”

Yes, the thought is very nice! And I did appreciate it. But after a while, I’d just laugh because I realized this friend had good intentions but never actually followed through on ANY of them.

One of the things I try very hard to do is to follow through on every good intention or thought I have. Other wise, it’s simply an intention or a thought. Not a kind act!

This applies to eating right and exercising, too. We all know people who’ve been talking about losing weight forever.

“I’ll start eating healthfully Monday,” or, “I’ll start exercising next month,” or, “I’ll do that when…”

They’ll wait and wait until all of the stars are lined up, and unfortunately, keep on waiting.

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Ask yourself: If not now, then when?

The excuses we make, and the rationalizations we come up with make sense at the time. However, I know when there is a disconnect between our intentions and our actions, unhappiness ensues.

Eventually, we start to see through our own bull crap, and it really wears on us.

I do believe, for the most part, we all have good intentions. We all want good things for ourselves, and others.

But we also have another side to us that’s constantly going against our true and deep intentions and desires.

Our irrational mind (or short term self) is constantly encouraging us to go down this very unsafe road. “Eat that cookie.” “Just relax!” “Don’t go to the gym.” “Do it tomorrow.”

What if for just THIS week we tried making good on all of our intentions?

How do you think you’d feel?

Whenever you don’t want to follow through remember the most unsafe road in the world is the road to hell.

And remember —> The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

P.S. I believe hell would be seeing what we would have accomplished if only we tried our hardest.

You know, I don’t write enough I-I-I-Inspirations about celebrating small wins. In fact, the only way to create BIG wins (weight loss, dropping sizes, baggy clothes, etc.,) is by having small wins.

Getting the body we want is about the accrued power of 1000’s of meals, and 100’s of workouts. Each one counts just as much as the next one. But like with everything in life, it’s unrealistic to expect rainbows and butterflies all the time.

Dealing with the lows is the hardest part, of course. And that’s why staying consistent is so challenging.

But even in the worst situations there can be a win. Really.

Let’s explore:

Let’s say we’re in the middle of a binge, and we typically eat a carton of ice cream. Leaving even a few bites – is a win nonetheless. That’s progress!

Let’s say we really don’t want to exercise. So we don’t! Typically, we would then proceed to be inactive all day. But instead we do 20 jumping jacks before we shower. That’s progress. It’s a win nonetheless!

Let’s say we have a terrible day of eating. We’re disgusted with ourselves so we choose not to submit our daily feedback, as we usually do, when we’re unhappy with how we eat. But instead, we submit it, and are as open and honest as possible.

(I learn the most about myself, and you, when the going is tough. Not when things are going great. It’s smooth sailing when it’s going great. The greatest growth happens when the sh*t hits the fan. And it ALWAYS will.)

While these can be seen as negative things, they can also be seen as wins.

No, it’s not perfect. But it’s progress.

Besides, we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a progressive one.

Although change can seem daunting at times, it’s very possible. It takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of effort. And lots of courage. But mostly, it takes a willingness to change.

And part of that is not only celebrating the good but also how the bad is getting less bad.

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If Ginny was able to get the body she wanted with my program, why in the world can’t you?! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to get in touch and ask away. I truly live for what I do. I want to help you, and I know I can!

In this journey of life, there aren’t many cut and dry markers like start and finish lines. However, there are a ton of marathons we choose to enter (whether we realize it or not).

For the sake of consistency, let’s define a marathon in life as a process.

And the reason why getting the body we want is so hard in 6 words is because: It’s a process. Not an event.

Dating is a process. Building a company is a process. Establishing trust is a process. And getting the body we want is a process.

Events, on the other hand, are easier to manage, pay for and get excited about.

Processes, though, build results for the long haul.

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Hopefully, whatever marathons we choose to pursue are worthwhile ones. And when we focus on the benefits, it’s easier to get through the inevitable discomfort we’ll face. (In my experience, having support and accountability makes the biggest difference of all.)

But here’s the critical mistake so many people make: If you’re going to decide to start a marathon, decide up front that you will not quit when the going gets tough.

No matter what it takes, fight like heck to back that commitment up. (We’ll talk more about this commitment later in the week.)

The one question that allowed a famous couple’s counselor to have a flawless track record

The one question that set her apart and made her very successful was this:

At the very beginning, before the first session, she’d ask her clients: ‘Are you considering divorce?’

If the answer was yes, she refused to take them on.

Why? Because there really aren’t degrees of commitment. As soon as we consider giving up on anything, we are looking for reasons to support that decision.

If we, instead, commit to a project, or mission, or marriage, then we look for reasons to stick with it.

And when it comes to our health and fitness the reasons to stick with it are literally endlesssssssssssssssssssssssss.

P.S. As a product of divorced parents, I am in no way, shape or form advocating that parents should stick to their marriage, if it’s not working. I think the best thing parents can do for their children is be happy themselves (whether it’s together or not).

P.P.S. Relentless support and accountability is the key to achieving goals. My program has helped 100’s and 100’s of people get the body they want because of that. Without it, it’s just too easy to make excuses and rationalize our poor choices which means you won’t follow through, yet again.

Although I know my program works (that’s why I offer a 100% money back guarantee), I want you to feel perfectly comfortable before you join. SO, if you have any questions/concerns whatsoever – please feel free to reach out to me. I read every email I get, and you can expect a lighting quick response. Try me!

One day, walking through the wilderness, a man stumbled upon a sleeping tiger. As he tried to sneak past, the tiger awoke, and began to chase the man. The man took flight, running as fast as he could until finding himself at the edge of a high cliff. Desperate to save himself, the man climbed down a vine and dangled over the jagged precipice. As he hung there, two mice, one white and one black, appeared from a hole in the cliff and began gnawing on the vine. Suddenly, the man noticed on the vine a plump wild strawberry. He plucked it and popped it in his mouth. It was incredibly delicious!

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What if the tiger represented an intense craving or urge?

What if the man running as fast as he could represented us going for a walk or talking on the phone or reading something inspiring when we’re in the middle of an intense urge or craving?

What if the two mice represented two well meaning people who offered us junk in the middle of a craving as we’re going for a walk or talking on the phone or reading something inspiring?

What if the strawberry represented us COMPLETELY distracting ourselves from the temptations at hand? What would your ’strawberry’ be?

Let’s create a great week!

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What good is ANY diet if you can’t stick with it? Message me, if you’re interested in a plan that you can easily follow forever!