1. The document argues that fitness is about mindset rather than specific programs, gadgets, or clothing. It is about making sustainable lifestyle changes, not quick fixes. 2. It emphasizes focusing on personal improvement rather than weight loss goals. Small, gradual changes are more effective than sudden overhauls. 3. Positive language can help shift mindset from "I can't" to believing that change is possible through one's own efforts. Fitness is a journey, not a destination.

1. Fitnessisabout Mindsetrather than Programming
Most of the sportsand fitnesscompanieswillmake youbelieve thatall yourfitnessgoalsare achievable
providedyouhave the rightsetof Gadget,the latestathleticattire, the rightsetof inspirational quote
on yourt-shirt.Ironicallyfromtheirpointof view the same applieswhetheryouare trainingfora local
streetgame or Olympics.Newclothingorgadgets mightact as a great influencerformotivation during
the firstday youget them, butthat sparkwill die downasthingsgetold.
Fitness(orHealth) ismuchmore than a setof new gadgetsor fancyclothingtomotivate youto hitthe
fitnesscenter.It’saboutacceptingthatit’snotjustthe surface lookof stuff thatholdsyouback like of
lack of time,workpressure,travel time,tired/exhausted,insteadthe real reasonsforsuchapathylies
deepwithinyou.
Current state
The general populationthatwalksintoafitnesscenterthesedaysisfor WEIGHT LOSS. It’sbeenlongI
have metan individual whobeganhisfitnessjourneywithathoughtdifferentfromweightlossforsix
packs or musculargainfor a bulkylook.We believe thatonce we obtainthatideal dreambodyof ours
we have imagined willlove ourselvesand ourlife.The thoughtzapsoutenergyfromindividualsand
sidelinesthe factthateveryeffortmade todayhasmade youstronger,fitter,smarter,fundamentally
quickthenyesterday.We fail tounderstandthatFitnessismuchmore thanlooks,scalesorthe
emotionswe feel.
Agree toit

2. Whateverphysical share youare inis a resultof thousandsof habitual actionsperformedbyyou
throughoutyourlife.Nordidthe weightgain/lossof shape/Discomforthappenovernight,norwill itgo
away overnight. “INSTANTGRATIFICATION” isnotpossible.
Fitnessisa journeynota destination.Quickweightlossinstantmusclegainisnothingmore thana
marketinggimmickwhichwill die downassoonasyou hitthe road of normalcy.Youmustcreate a
soundplan;a planwhichis feasiblebothnutritionallyandmonetarily.
Things you needto change: -
1. Go afteryour personal best
There isa sense of empowermentwhichcomesfromworkingtowardsaspecificgoal andachievingit.
Once you begintotrainwithfocuson gettingstrongerratherthan stressingoverthe wayyoulook,your
trainingbecomesproductiveandefficient.The entire energyinthisplace isplacedonperformingbetter
than youyesterdayratherthanfocusingblindlyonagoal far fromyou.The sense of achievementhelps
yourespect,appreciate,respectandlove yourbodymore breakingthe mythof mental barriers.
There will be aday where youwouldcompete withyourpersonal bestwhichwouldbe ashighasan
Olympicrecord.
2. Make sustainable changes
You mustfindwaysof eatingandexercisingthatfitsalongwithyourlifestyle. Findwaysthatgoalong
withyourlifestyle elseyoumightnotbe able tosustainthemforlong.Thisgoesout for bothworkouts
and diets.
While the faddietmightgive you,aninstantresultmakingyoufeel more confidentasyousuddenly
start briskwalkingtowardsyourgoal;STOPright there anddo a realitycheck.Forhow longcan you
sustaina no carbs/HighFat/Don’teattill youdie diet.

3. Its pivotal tomake changesyoucan adhere to forlongas these changeswill be yourlifestylenow.
3. One-Size Fitsall
Your weightnevertellsyouabout what’sgoingonat the biochemical level.
Scalesare just a snapshotof what’sgoingon at below the surface whenitcomestomotivation,
performance.AnXweightmightonlytell youabouthow manykilosyoucarrybut surelydoesn’ttell you
the bifurcationof muscle orFat withinyourbody.Fora perfectexample, ataheightof 5”10 weightat
81 Kiloswithabody Fat percentage of 12% andmy BMI 25.9(Obese);andtrustme you can surf on my
mid-section.
Armedwitha lotof awarenessandinformationyou cando a realitycheckonwhetheryouare on the
rightpath of change or are youexperiencingsome roadblocksyoushoulderadicate.
Shiftyourfocusfromscalesand focuson how youfeel thiswill helpyougetridof the stress andfocus
more on programmingyoubetter.
4. Crawl, Walk,Run and probably thenMarathon

4. Last Sundayyoutook a resolutiontostayfitand thisSundayyouare goingoutfor a Marathon. In most
likelihood,nextSunday,youwill be seenata sportsbar ratherthan sportsfield.
The numberone reasonsindividualsfallintheirfitnessresolutionisthe suddenmeteoricchangesthey
make to theirlifestyle.Froma7 am wake up youshifteditto5 am, froma 3000-calorie decentdietits
nowa 1200 calorie crywhenyoueat diet,FridayeveningsfromDouble withice isnow a tomatosoup;
Insteadyouhave incarnatedBuddhistSupernatural meditationtechniques90out of 100 timesyouwere
destinedtofail inthis.
Overhaulingyourself withextremedietandexercise planscanbe a dauntingtaskandmighttake zap
away the zeal.Itis bestadvisedtomake small changesyoucan adaptto in the longrun whichcan be
cultivatedintoahabit.
5. Label Positive language
Your Belief becomes your Thoughts,
Your Thoughts become your Words.
Language has a huge part to playwhenitcomesto achievementorkeepingthe individualspeppedup.If
youfall inthe categoryof “I Can’t” attitude youare surelysettingyouupfora fall […]
In the case of Healthand Fitnessyouoftensee individualsciting“Ican’t change”, “Idon’t eat but I am
still gaining”, “there isno point changing”.Insteadof findingoutthe cause of the problemyouhave
done yournecessarylabellingthe pessimisticway.
Focuson positive thoughtsandlanguage nothingisimpossible ever.So,if youthink “Ican’t change”
think“change ispossible”;“Idon’t eat but I am still gaining” think “probablyI needto check what I am
eating”.
Difference of the thoughiswhatchangesthe game.