“It ain`t about how hard you hit. Its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” – Rocky Balboa.
For Sylvester Stallone fans, the above quote is just one more reason to watch the Rocky Balboa movies, once again. For those few who don’t know, the Rocky Balboa movie franchise tracks the life and times of a boxer – Rocky, immortalized on screen by Stallone. This quote, essentially captures the essence of the movies.
We see Rocky grappling with self-doubt, weighed down by his own expectations, not having the support of his family at all times, going through life changing traumas and the loss of loved ones at crucial times……show more content… Don’t we? More often than not, we don’t even risk trying something owing to our fear of failure. How does this relate to fitness situations? An overweight person fears that he may start a weight loss program but leave it midway. He feels he can stay off carbs for a week maybe, but as soon as he sees his favorite dish, he won`t be able to resist the temptation to eat it. So, he does not even join the weight loss program. This is a classic case of a vicious spiral of negativity which stops you from acting in your own best interests.
There are always going to be distractions. People will ridicule you when you try something new. They will pull you down – magnify each of your lapses, discourage you, each step of the way. You will question yourself many times, because you will make mistakes. You will ask yourself, is it really worth it? What if I can`t do it?
When you follow a diet program, you will always have cravings for your favorite food. While running in the park, you will be tempted to rest just a while longer. When trying to maintain a healthy sleep schedule, the late night parties with friends will keep swirling in your mind. You have to make a choice. If you fear that you cannot control yourself, and you think you will fail, you are already condemning yourself to
