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I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
– Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear,
Dune, Frank Herbert, 1965
If you’re one of the countless number of people who really wants to get into better shape but hasn’t opted to do so yet, I have a very simple question for you.
Why not?
For many people, the answer is simple. They are afraid.
Afraid of the sacrifices they are going to have to make in order to get healthy. Afraid of looking foolish if they go to the gym. Afraid of not seeing results for a long time. Afraid of not being able to maintain your healthy lifestyle once you reach it. Afraid of giving up the foods you love.
Afraid of Failure.
Fear IS the little death that brings total obliteration. Once we allow our fears to control our lives they start to add up and eventually overwhelm us. Don’t let that happen to you. Don’t let fear stop you from making real changes in your life. Changes that you KNOW are going to make you happier and healthier in the long run. Don’t listen to those nagging voices that tell you that you can’t do it.
You can. Even more important – You will.
“A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct.”
See? Those Bene Gesserit sisters knew what they were doing. Getting in better shape is truly a balancing act. Especially when starting out down the path of getting into better shape, it’s important to balance. If do, you can move forward with confidence towards your goals, not get off to a shaky start.
It’s all well and good to say ‘eat less and exercise more’. But they are only two of the components that go into getting you on the road to a healthier you. To be truly successful at reaching your goals, you include so much more. Wrapping your head around the mental/emotional part is just as important as counting calories and getting the body moving.
If you can start out on the road to health with a good balance, you’re far more likely to get to your destination.