In my life, knowledge = power and power = confidence. I am terrible at math, so if these equations don’t make sense to you, I apologize. But for me these equations say this: knowledge = confidence. When I set out ten years ago to find a program and tools to use to become more healthy and fit I read all sorts of articles and scanned various diet plan books. I needed a plan that was uncomplicated, easy to follow and that made sense. The knowledge I gained through this research gave me the power to discern trends in the information which gave me confidence in what to choose.
As I mentioned in my last article, confidence in our choices is a huge part of breaking bad habits and forming new, good habits. But how do we develop this confidence? For me it was reading and researching and talking to other people about what they are doing. It is what I continue to do as I look for ways to support my clients in their journeys to better health. I bring the research together and assimilate the trends into plans that have been successful in my own journey as well as those of others I have observed. The knowledge gives us the power to change our ways of thinking and doing things. The tangible successes-weight loss, visible changes in our body, feeling better-that come from expressing this (will) power over our choices, results in a feeling of confidence. Confidence in the choices we are making, that they are good for us and worth the effort is the by-product or end result of knowledge. Thus, knowledge=confidence.
Now, what if you do not have the time or the inclination to do the research? Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, that is where a trainer/fitness coach might come in handy. A personal trainer can provide the multi-dimensional approach necessary for long-term improvement in your health and well-being. They do this by
A fitness coach is a resource for knowledge and can add the valuable layers of accountability and motivation
assessing your current health, habits, and goals, and by applying their knowledge of good practices in a way that is practical and helpful to you as an individual. They can save you time and money that you may already be spending on gym memberships, higher healthcare costs, packaged meal plans, etc. Your fitness coach becomes your resource for knowledge in putting these tools to better use and making real progress toward your goal of making better choices for a healthier lifestyle. They can also provide the valuable layers of accountability and motivation to actually put all of this new knowledge (=confidence) into action, leading you a new level of contentment.
Stick around and we will discuss more about motivation and contentment, as well as some suggestions for changing some of your current habits. Until then, I have listed a few good resources below. If you are not so inclined, call Your Best Fitness Friend for a good dose of ‘confidence’!
Be Well! YourBff
Resources:
South Beach Diet Book, Arthur Agatston, M.D.
The Quick and Clean Diet, Dari Alexander
The Dash Diet, Marla Heller
The Body Book , Cameron Diaz (yes, believe it or not, she writes in a fun, but knowledgeable way)
The Little Book of Thin-Lauren Slaten
Websites:
The Healthy Foodie
Heidipowell.net
Southbeachdiet.com
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