The fitness industry is a million dollar industry. From weight loss products to fitness gurus there is always the next best thing that people need to be doing to lose weight and get in shape. While I certainly don't doubt the validity of some of these things, I think it has certainly contributed to the mindset that most people possess these days. The way most people approach fitness is seriously flawed, I don’t blame them though. As a society, we have been taught that the glamour side of being in shape is the ultimate gift of your physical well-being and, unfortunately, not only does that send the wrong message but contributes to a lot of the people who fail with their weight loss/fitness goals.
I’ve used the term weight loss before but only because people relate to it. It’s a term that's thrown around so loosely with no thought given to the effect it has on the mindset that people have about the concept. Physical well-being is a way of life, weight loss is not.Weight loss shouldn't be a goal, it should be a result. As a result of living a healthy lifestyle you may shed some pounds, if you need to or can afford too, but that should just be a bonus of the process.
When you willingly accept the fact that changing a mindset can change a life then real change will come. Keep this idea in mind as you read through this particular article.
For all intents and purposes, when I use the term “fitness” I am referencing a physical well-being, a healthy lifestyle, a purposeful health-conscious mindset. With that being said, we can now explore the ultimate pillar of false fitness. People workout for many reasons but ultimately all those reasons stem from this main pillar of fitness that many people focus on.
Pillar of (false) Fitness:
- To look good
That's it. It's as simple as that. That is the reason why a huge percentage of people workout. Now, I'm not naive. I do understand that there is a large part of the population who workout for more wholesome reasons but this is geared for people who fall into the group. This is where the problems arise. This is where people fail. People who workout for this reason will probably not reach their goals or will establish an unhealthy precedent for their own well being.
This is ultimately where the mindset shift has to occur. It’s a deep and wholesome philosophy shift that has to take place in order to win with fitness. The solution is as follows:
When you realize that fitness is a crucial, required aspect of a wholesome fulfilling life then you will win.
Simple. Anything you do or wish to do in life will never be as complete unless you establish a sound game plan towards your health and physical well being .The looking good and the feeling good is just gravy compared to the ultimate fulfillment you will feel and live when you make this adjustment.
