Change is hard for most people. For some, it’s harder than others but when it comes launching into a diet or exercise program, it’s challenging for most of us because it involves some form of sacrifice. Let’s face it–change means having to give something up. You might have to sleep a bit less to exercise prior to work; you might have to eat fruit instead of those delicious cookies; you might have to start cooking instead of simply ordering in. Please do not underestimate how difficult this process is.
I’m not trying to be discouraging. However, before taking the plunge, you have to truly prepare mentally, get organized and implement your plan. You can’t cook a healthy meal if you don’t have a recipe or the ingredients in your house. You can’t go for that morning walk if you don’t have a good pair of sneakers. You can’t have “healthy snacks” at work if you don’t pack them in the morning. All of this takes time and effort. It means you have to be READY not FAKE READY.
Fake ready means that you want to make changes but don’t have a plan, which sets you up to fail. It’s hard enough executing change when you are organized. If you try to “wing it”, it will be twice as hard.
So make an investment in a good plan before you dive in. Being READY makes all the difference in the world. If you’re FAKE READY you’re not likely to succeed.