Last week I asked you what Strength means to you and I got some great feedback.
One said being able to swing a golf club without pain is strength to her. Another said juggling his work priorities without going off the deep end was strength. And yet another said being there for her kids when she is dog tired was strength to her.
Nobody said ‘Lifting weights is my definition of strength’ and I’m kind of happy about that.
No, Lifting weights is not the definition of strength.
Lifting weights helps you build physical strength, which can translate into mental strength and emotional strength simply by ‘overcoming’ the weight.
The more you train, the easier most everything in life becomes and the little things that eat away at your soul become less irritating.
Those that have worked with me are a testament to that and they themselves would tell you the same thing – Being physically strong helped them in other areas of their lives. (Click Here to see for yourself)
So it always boggles my mind when ‘something’ happens and the first thing people neglect is their training program.
I get all kinds of excuses like: ‘I don’t ‘feel’ like it today’ or ‘My friend needs me, so I won’t be in’ or ‘I woke up and I felt a little sore so I’m not coming in’ or ‘It’s snowing today so I’m going to take off.’
After statements like that, is it any wonder why Americans are weak, sniveling, pushovers (who are also probably obese and metabolically ill?)
If weather prevents you from coming in, you train at home. If a child is sick, you train when they sleep. If you’re taking your friend for a haircut, you train while you wait. If you’re a little bit sore, train different muscles.
You can always do something, even if it’s getting in your plank and holding multiple sets of 10 – 30 seconds. If you’re afraid of looking silly, then there is mental work to be done. Why do you care if someone thinks you look silly? Ask yourself why…and really find the answer.
And if you don’t train – please don’t complain, because nobody wants to hear it.
Strength has the ability to cure almost everything that ails you (including complaining.)
You don’t have to believe me, but be sure to get strong before you tell me it doesn’t.
I’ve been ‘weak’ in body and mind and I never felt more disconnected, whiny, or out of control.
And while I still do not listen to people complain about training instead of actually training, I can walk away without their complaining setting me off.
I laugh (in my head) and wish that person well, because it’s hell living in your head and constantly feeling like you have to defend ‘your way’ to others instead of just getting strong. But until you get out of your own way, nobody can help you.
Let someone help you, get out of your own way and re-claim what is rightfully yours – a body free from all ailments as far as practicable and a sense of inner peace knowing you are stronger than most.
What’s better than living life stronger?