I’ve yet to meet anyone who is really comfortable being overweight. Either they complain about it from an attractiveness perspective, or they suffer from obesity related problems (such as lack of energy, prone to sickness, depression etc).
So it’s pretty obvious that most people would like to have six pack abs. Many of those people even attempt to get them. The truth is however that few people actually have visible abs.
Why?
I could come up with a whole host of answers to that question, but there are really only two reasons why people fail to reach their goals - and I’ll put these people into two groups according to their reasons;
Group 1 – “Because we’re lazy. We’re undisciplined and lack longevity.”
Now before I get flooded with hate mail let me add this, I am completely aware that there are some people who are physically challenged and thus unable to reduce their body fat percentage to a level that makes their abdominal muscles visible. These people should not be discouraged or feel bad about them selves. After all, the ultimate goal is to be healthy, isn’t it? So I hope this article is not going to hit people in the wrong place but rather that it will motivate us to press on and achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves.
Going back to my point however, most people will hide behind myths such as “I have bad genes”, or “I’ve got the wrong body type” when in actual fact they just haven’t stuck at it long enough to see real changes and steps towards success. The truth is, most people who are overweight, or have a undesirably high body fat percentage, are this way because they do not stick to the goals they’re setting.
I know, because I used to be in this group (and some weeks I still am).
Getting in shape is hard, if it wasn’t then everyone around us would be fit.
If you want abs then you had better be prepared to work for it. It’s hard to give up those unhealthy foods we’re almost addicted to, and it’s hard to rearrange our schedules to fit in three or more workouts per week. But, if we stick at it (even when it feels like we’re not making any progress), then we’ll eventually be able to stand on our own to feet as people who are in control of our fitness, body and health.
It is possible to get rid of that flab, just get our of Group 1 and try and avoid…
Group 2 – “We keep trying but we never make any progress”
There is another unfortunate group of people out there who don’t fall into the first group. They are disciplined, they hardly ever eat (what they think is) unhealthy food, and they are consistent with their workouts. But they never seem to reach their goals.
Misinformation had destroyed their chances. They are following diet plans, workout guides and fitness information that can never actually help them. It will only ever produce short-term results. If only this group had the right information, they’d be catapulted to a new level of health (not to mention their elusive goal of six-pack abs).
I also have been part of this group. I used to take any information, hook, line and sinker, as long as it sounded good and intelligent, and the person giving the tips was an ‘expert’. Unfortunately I rarely made progress other than some short-lived results when I changed to a new diet or workout routine.
I cannot help group 1, but I can help group 2.
I can’t make you get six-pack abs (or whatever goal you’re seeking) if you’re not able to help yourself. But, if you are prepared to totally change your lifestyle, then I can help you. I’m still half way out of group 1 and avoiding to be in group 2 myself. But I’m on a journey which is headed in the right direction and I’m inviting you to join me.
No more excuses! Stop talking, and start doing.
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