Are you feeling a tug?
You know that feeling when you’re 3 days into trying to build a new habit…

And you feel the tug?
Maybe you decided to start tracking your steps every day because you know you need to become more active and want to eventually get to 10,000 steps a day.
Day 1 felt amazing.
You took the long route when you could and made a few extra trips up and down your stairs pumping those arms with enthusiasm.
You felt invigorated and immediately boosted from your new activity.
You slept great and felt proud of yourself for starting something new.
Day 2 you were still going strong.
Even did more steps than day one.
But now it’s day 3, and as you wrap up your work for the day and realize you're no where close to hitting the steps you need to…
There’s a tug inside of you that’s pulling, pushing, pleading you back to the couch instead of heading out for a walk.
The tug starts to reason with you inside your own head.
It feels like it’s taking over and you’re powerless against it.
It’s smart, too.
The tug says, “Maybe we can just take one day off. I mean, rest is important too, right? We don’t want to overdo it.”
Or, “It’s been a long day and we’re too stressed. We just need to relax with one episode of Ozark.”
And then, “Well, we can’t stop after THAT cliffhanger. Just one more episode. What’s it gonna hurt?”
Until it’s 11 pm and you’re now far too tired and it’s far too late to get those steps in.
If you’ve ever tried a new exercise habit…
A decision to switch your daily sandwich for a salad (with no croutons)...
Or any other personal improvement initiative…
Then I know you’ve felt the tug.
In fact, the tug may have already convinced you to give up on your New Year’s resolutions for 2022.
Or at least cut them in half.
They were too ambitious anyway, right?
Here’s the thing.
The tug isn’t evil. It’s there to keep you safe.
You see, underlying trauma from your past (be it physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, or financial) makes your body think that ANY change…
Even positive change…
Is a threat.
It doesn’t know that there’s a difference between the kind of change where you develop a new walking practice…
And the kind of change where you stop eating for a month.
Somewhere in your body, BOTH of these changes feel like they might kill you!
Which is why a whopping 92% of people who set New Year’s goals…
Never actually achieve them.
So, what’s the solution?
We all need external accountability at some level. When the tug shows up we need to have an outside coach, friend, buddy or even technology to nudge us. I don't know about you but my watch can be pretty pushy sometimes - "You are less active today than you've been!"
Excuse me??? Ah yes - I better move! Thank you, watch.
By adding external accountability such as making that appointment to workout at the gym, checking in with your coach and having someone who you don't want to let down, besides yourself, you'll follow through and that part of you that sees positive change as danger that tugs you back to the couch will slowly start to realize- hey this new change is working!
If you've been trying to make changes on your own and you're realizing the tug keeps winning let's talk. Our professional team of coaches are ready to help you follow through and make 2022 the year you finally make the changes to look and feel your absolute best.
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It’s important that we don't have more than 6 people with a coach so that you get all the attention and time you need from our coaches to hold you accountable.
Plus, keeping our groups small (and all of the protocols we’ve put into place) will keep us safe during this time of COVID.
Just make sure to book your appointment with us before the spots fill up
A month from now, you’re going to absolutely LOVE living life without that tug dragging you down… meaning you are about to uncover a whole new way of living where everything you’ve been dreaming for yourself is now actually possible for you. (Even if you’ve spent years trying everything else. Like most of our clients before they come to Results Fitness)
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