A great quote I found on the internet today...

**"If you focus on results, you won't change. If you focus on change , you will get results" **

This is a pretty interesting quote because I see both sides of it.

The first part: If you focus on results, you won't change.
On the one hand, I get it...just merely focusing on getting results will most likely lead you to doing what seems to be working over and over again. If you want to get more defined, lose fat, increase muscle, and/or eat healthier, you may end up finding what "works" and stick to just that because you may be afraid to stray from it in fear of not getting the results.

But on the other hand, if you don't focus on the results you want...I have a feeling that you will lose sight of what you really want....YOUR GOAL that I've been writing about for a few days now. Your results may be what is motivating you...so you don't want to lose track of the reasons why you want to reach your goal(s). Perhaps it is about WHY you want to reach your goal, rather than the actual goal.

I do realize this is a little deep for 847 in the morning....

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The second part: If you focus on change, you will get results.

If you focus on changing *which is what you are doing in order to get to your goal since what you are doing now is not getting you there (just a guess)...ie. changing your diet, exercise pattern, sleep pattern, etc.* then your body will be shocked and it will then need to adapt to the new stimulus/change placed upon it, and will make the necessary adaptations...which will lead to RESULTS.

When you don't change often, you hit a plateau. If you are doing the same exercise program, using the same weights, same rep and set scheme, doing the same amount and type of cardio, and eating the same food...you will not see a change. Think about it...what new stimulus have you placed on your body? NOTHING! YES consistency is necessary...but change is also a part of the equation...a big part! I change my clients progarm every 4-7 weeks depending on their progress in order for them not to hit a plateau.



Long story LONG, I think it's about knowing WHY you want to reach your goal, then figuring out how to change your current lifestyle in order to reach your goal. It's not about the results...it's about WHY you want the results...that will provide motivation and inspiration to you. FOCUS on changing what needs to be changed...whether that is your diet, exercise pattern or lack thereof, mindset, attitude, or approach...and once you figure that out...then balls to the wall GO FOR IT!

If you've been eating the same food, doing the same exercise program, having the same attitude, YOU BODY WILL NOT CHANGE. Try something new...ASK me what I think the best way for you to get to your goal is and I will give you suggestions as to what/how to change in order to REACH your goal.

Keep in touch people! I love the questions I've received so far! Thank you thank you thank you!