“Believe in Belief”

• Why beliefs will affect your chances of success
• * Discover why getting fit isn’t about the physical!

I like blogging about TV shows that I watch (as you’ll know if you follow this blog).

This week I stumbled across an interesting programme by Anthony Robbins (who is a lifestyle coach and guru). Not being something that I normally watch, I gave it a chance.

It’s interesting the power that he gives people through the choices they have. As much as I don’t buy into the happy-clappy motivational stuff. However, it is an area that is ventured into by fitness professionals as with physical change, there is often mental change.

As I was taught by the highest paid fitness coach in London (Dax Moy): “the thing is not the thing.”

That means because people want to lose weight, for example, it’s not about fitness, it’s about the confidence, feel happier and realistically changing your life.

The one poignant things from the film was Robbins saying that “there is some surface level thing like diet.”

It’s true that getting physically fit makes us feel better but it’s the emotions associated with it so worthwhile.

With the amount of clients that I have trained over the years, it’s not always the physical training the makes the difference, it’s the lifestyle support and guidance.

Training can be used as a distraction but that only lasts so long. It’s true that you can run away from your problems.

If there is fundamentally an issue that is distracting you, it will adversely affect your training and nutrition.

Another truth that came from the film was that “the truth will set you free” which is entirely true. If you’ve seen the film The Invention of Lying you’ll know what I mean (in a humour sense obviously).

Hiding the truth and being deceitful are two major stresses in life. One of the most difficult things in life is pretending to be someone you’re not – it absorbs all your energy and takes conscious effort until your guard slips. Dax Moy taught me that if you don’t stand up for what your beliefs are, then you’ll constantly be fighting a losing battle with happiness.

Our beliefs underpin everything that we do – it is, in essence, who we are.

These are the most difficult things to change. If, for example, you believe fundamentally that eating well is too expensive and too much effort, then guess what? As much as you try to do it, the end outcome will always be the opposite.

It is worth evaluating beliefs before you undertake any change. For example, if you’re committed to a new intense regime yet believe that everything you do should be enjoyable, then there may be a problem!

Beliefs affect our perception of everything in life. These can be the most difficult things to change (as we already have our guard up to protect us).

This time of year, it’s vitally important to be realistic before considering any changes! With New Year’s Resolutions looming, make your routine sustainable, moderated and enjoyable – RYPT is here to guide you.

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