Atlantic Ave Magazine July 2023

health & beauty | body beautiful
By ashley sica
Mind Makeover
If you are serious about transforming your
body and getting in the best possible shape,
there’s a couple of things you will need to
do before you start your transformation.
You might think I’m going to say…plan your workouts, clean
out your pantry etc…but, not so fast! Before you can start
to transform your body you have to transform your mind.
Transforming your body is pretty much ALL mental. If your mind
is not in the right place, your body will not follow suit. I’ve seen
it time and time again in the fitness industry. Your mindset is
the ONLY thing that separates you from having the body of your
dreams. It’s the difference of reaching goals or missing them. With
that being said, here are some things to consider before beginning
your “physical” transformation.
Start by identifying your current mindset. You
may feel frustrated or discouraged about your
current situation. You may feel you have tried
everything to change your body with no
success. You may feel defeated that you
gain and lose the same 10 pounds over
and over. Whatever your situation may
be, you need to realize what feelings
you’re having and why you’re having
them. Once you identify your current
mindset, you’ll be able to move forward
with the right type of thinking.
Which brings me to my next
point, the power of positivity.
A positive mindset is a MUST.
We attract what we think about.
We become what we think
about. Positive thoughts yield
positive results. If you start your
transformation with doubts about your abilities or
doubts about hitting your goals you are already setting
up for failure. Know there will be obstacles
along the way, but you need to have the right
mindset so obstacles will not hinder your final
result. Whatever life throws you (life is full of
curveballs) you’ll be ready to handle any situation
or bump in the road. Too many people
give up on their goals because of circumstances
totally within their control. So be ready, willing
and able to say and do, “Whatever comes my way,
I’ve got this and I WILL do this!”
The next key to a successful transformation is
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that you have to want it bad enough. If not, then EVERY excuse in
the book will stand in your way. “Oh, I didn’t have time to get to the
gym. It was just a couple extra slices of pizza.” Every person that
wants it bad enough, gets results. The clients that think they want
to transform but don’t have a yearning in their heart for change,
don’t. It’s really as simple as that. New clients will ask, “Do you
think I have what it takes to transform?” And the answer is always,
“Yes, anyone can transform as long as you want it bad enough!”
When you want something bad enough, your heart and head are
into it and with that your body will follow.
The last piece of advice is to leave fear of failure at the
door. There is nothing to be afraid of - the only way to
fail is by not even trying. Fear is often what holds us
back from going after the things we really want in
life. What should really scare you is the thought
of staying stagnant in your current situation.
Imagine living in a body you’re uncomfortable
with for the rest of your life…now
that’s scary! The only way you can fail
is by giving up. Understand that
transforming your body is a marathon
not a sprint. Every “body”
is different and each person’s
transformation will take a different
amount of time. For some
it will be three months, for some it will be one year.
Whatever it is for YOU, don’t ever give up. Failure
will never be an option.
Before embarking on your physical transformation,
make sure your mind is warmed up and
ready to run with you. Our mind is the most
powerful tool we have and it can either make
us or break us. Use it wisely and your transformation
will be a little easier than you think!
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7400 N. Federal Highway,
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-445-7445
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