How To Be Fit

I've been a privately contracted personal trainer for almost 10 years, but this is the first year that I've called myself an entrepreneur.  What changed? Words.  I simply changed the words I used to describe myself.  I did this in my head, I did it with my friends, family and clients.  Initially nothing else was different. I started calling myself an entrepreneur. 

But then a funny thing started happening.  I began to do entrepreneurial type things like invest in my business.  I'd been talking about becoming an online trainer for AT LEAST 5 years but I had done nothing to move toward getting online clients.  As a personal trainer I wasn't taking any action. As a business owner I hired a business coach and all of a sudden shit was getting done! 

I had wanted to be an online coach but I never actually asked anyone if they'd like to train with me.  It's not the greatest business model "If you whisper about it they will come".  I finally let the world know what I did and guess what?  I got my first online clients!

It's been less than a year since I made this change and I wish I'd made it years ago.  This past weekend I attended a women's online business summit and it was empowering, scary, and overwhelming.  I am also certain that it will inspire me to continue to take action and develop as an entrepreneur.  

Jillfit Business Seminar

Justine and I meeting our online coach Jill Coleman

If you're thinking "Good for you Jen, but what does this have to do with me and my fitness journey?" Actually, it has everything to do with your fitness journey.  

Have you ever called yourself fat or out of shape?  Do you look at your friend/acquaintance who seems to have her shit together and think that'll never be you? You know the person.  She walks in to a party wearing her clothes with confidence, eating slowly and purposely as she chats up the rest of the guests.  She prioritizes her workouts but she doesn't stress if she misses one.  She's a fit, healthy confident person.  You may secretly (or not so secretly) despise her because she reminds you of what you are not.

I'll let you in on a secret.  You're that woman too.  She's in there but if you keep referring yourself as fat and out of shape that's how you'll continue to feel. How do you get fit? Act like you already are!

Do you run? You're no longer run, you are a runner.

Do you lift weights? You don't just lift weights, you now train.

Do you do Zumba? You're now a dancer.

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or if you only do it once a week.  Start thinking like someone who does these things all the time.  Start practicing some of the habits they might practice.  Get the clothes, read the books, hire a trainer or go to a class.  It's a classic case of "fake it until you make it" and it works.  The transformation might go slowly and there could be times when you don't feel like you belong in this new group that you've decided to identify with.  That's okay.  Take a look back at where you started. 

Have you taken more action since you changed your mindset? 
Have you gotten a few extra workouts in?
Have you learned something about nutrition?
Have you made a new friend?

You probably have so let's call that a win!

Not sure where to start? Share your change in the comments and I'll help keep you accountable and don't forget to sign up for my weekly emails where I'll help keep you motivated.