2009 - Health & Fitness is High Priority

One of my goals for 2009 is to use my talents, skills and experiences to help others achieve their goals. In order for me to achieve this goal, I had to over-come one major road block. My first step in reaching my goal was to take a moment and look at what talents that I wanted to share with the rest of the world. I think that was the first step and most important step. I know that for some of us, we have talents that have brought us a level of success and we are selfish and refuse to share. I possessed that same selfish attitude however; I have learned in doing that you also hinder your personal growth by blocking opportunities to learn from what others have to offer. In my moment of pausing, and to no one surprise, I know that I can offer others my talents in the area of physical fitness. I feel this is one of my strengths because I have achieved success in this area.

As early as 5th grade, I led my gym class with the teacher's permission in warm-ups and exercise. In High School I ran track and wrestled. In my early twenties, I was an amateur boxer in NYC making it to the Golden Gloves semi-finals and finals. I also won the Ohio nationals and was a finalist in the Florida nationals. Today, I run marathons across the country and to date I have completed ten (10) marathons and 1 half-marathon. I mention my accomplishments to clearly demonstrate my ability to perform at a high level of competition. More important, I want to illustrate my discipline and subsequently prove that I can share with others and assist them to reach their goals of physical fitness.

I use the term physical fitness because it is broad and encompasses so much. Physical fitness is subjective in itself. So let me be a little more specific. Consult your doctor to make sure that your ready for a daily fitness regiment. Next, purchase the correct footwear and equipment you will need. I can tell you from my life experience that you do not need a gym membership to achieve your fitness goals; all you need is discipline. To achieve discipline is simply repetitive habits. If you have a goal of completing an Iron Man triathlon or just losing ten pounds, I can assist you. Let me start by saying that, I can only give you advice and motivate you. Here are a few basic principle to following:

Step One: VISION!!!!!! You must see yourself reaching your fitness goal. You have to see that dress fitting your curves perfectly. You have to see that suit edging over your shoulders and flatting out at your mid-section. You must see yourself walk/running that mile or completing a 10K race for breast cancer awareness.

Step Two: Look at what you’re eating. 85% of your fitness goals will be determined by what you put in your mouth. Yes, life is about moderation however your discipline determines your destination.

Step Three: You have to block off at least one hour per day to do activities to achieve your fitness goals. Yes, we have many things going on in our lives. The kids, the spouse, the job, the dog, the cat....the, the, the. Now, you must say for an hour it is about “the YOU!!!”

If you’re reading this and you need help, I have taken the first step toward helping you and now you must take the next steps to help yourself. Please send me your questions or concerns and I will help: lmcallister@ebonihouse.org Together there is nothing that will stop us.

Praise, Peace and Blessings