Are We Being Unrealistic?

When it comes to our body image that is. Do we set our sites on unattainable goals that can't be reached? Do we see the super models and the magnificent bodybuilders and make their bodies our goal? I believe that many people do this, then never achieve that exact goal and give up, thinking what's the point? It's not unrealistic to want to be fit, healthy, and in shape but each one of us has to achieve that in our own way, men and women alike. Each one of us is different and we need to see ourselves for who we really are: smart, strong, handsome, beautiful and free. The key here is to aim for our own personal best, not the way someone else sees you or how you may think someone else sees you. Your personal fitness and health goals should be just that - yours and should not be influenced by a tiny part of our society, the "super slim" or the "totally buff". When it comes to body image, the focus should be on how you feel and not on what the society says. There a many numbers and weights that are healthy and if you are eating right and exercising, basically you are at your health weight. It is about wellness, really. Our own wellness and what's right for our own bodies. Wellness means the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal. You can't choose the quick fix. We have all seen these ads, "Get the Body You Want in One Week" or "Drop 10 inches in Two Days" and many people rush in and choose this quick fix, only to be disappointed when it doesn't turn out like that. Stop searching outside yourself for these quick fixes and focus within yourself and how you feel. Regular exercise can reduce your stress, improve your mood, lower blood pressure, boost your energy and improve your sleep. Eating the right foods can also improve your energy levels, boost your metabolism and help to burn calories. It has to be a continuous routine and not just a minute obsession over the latest fad diet. One of the best programs I have found that promotes fitness and wellness as the core is Champion Bodybuilder Tom Venuto's Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle. It doesn't promote that "lose weight fast" or "look like a supermodel in 5 days" image. It is all about choosing a healthy lifestyle - exercise, toning, eating right - and putting it all together as your daily routine. It promotes wellness. Wellness is a gift that you give yourself. But, wellness takes work. You need to ask yourself this question, can I see myself sticking to this routine for life? Make that your goal - Wellness for Life! Take time and ask yourself what you are willing to do to achieve your goal and improve your lifestyle because you are worth it.