Hey, boys and girls!
I was thinking this morning about my own journey toward fitness and slowly came to the realization that it is so much more than just a journey. It's a quest.
Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of a 'quest,' I think about knights and horses, the slaying of dragons and the rescuing of princesses. The strong, brave knight sets off on a journey that will be frought with difficulty and is full of the unknown. About two things he is absolutely certain. It's going to be hard, and there's a beautiful princess waiting for him at the end of the road.
Bear with me, here. Maybe this is too much metaphor for one meager little blog post, but it has to be said. You're the knight; you're on the quest. You start out strong, ready for anything. Along the way, though, you're going to take the wrong road. It's inevitable. At that point (and a million other points in between) it WILL get difficult, and you'll think of returning home, to the comfort of the familiar. Please remember for me: you ARE a warrior. Don't give up. You know there's something very special for you at the end, and that (sometimes that alone) keeps you going.
You're going to have fights along the way. Maybe they won't be fire-breathing dragons or trolls who make you answer riddles to pass, but you will battle. You can overcome. Just like the knight along the way, you keep going because there's a beautiful princess waiting for you in the tower.
GUESS WHAT?!? You're the beautiful princess, too! (Sorry, fellas!) When you reach the 'end' of your quest (which we all know really never actually ends), this gorgeous new person is waiting for you. You have released her from her bonds, and she is ready to live life! Your new self, the self that is created and unleashed because of your fitness quest, is full of joy and energy. She (or he) has been trapped in that Fat Body Castle for far too long.
Just like the knight and his princess you, too, will be looking forward to a brand new life with your brand new self. If you haven't yet started your quest, please let me help you take that first step. If you're on the road but stuck at a roadblock, let me help you pass it. Your princess is waiting; let's go get her together!
Do it for you.
Do it for life.
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