YFB March Issue- Health n' Fitness- Commitment & Patience {Dre J}

In today's fast paced world, many things can be accessed at the touch of a button; unfortunately this is not the case when it comes to weight loss, toning or muscle building. Many persons don't give themselves a chance to see improvement; they expect to drastic changes in a very short space of time. When one has unrealistic expectations that haven't been met they become discouraged and are setting themselves up for disappointment.

This is why commitment, patience and the setting of realistic goals is of the utmost importance in every aspect of life, not just exercising. In addition to setting realistic goals, person must be honest with themselves when doing their workouts; it doesn't matter how long you spend in the gym, if you spend it sauntering on the treadmill, which minimizes the effectiveness. You are forever staying in your comfort zone and not pushing yourself from the plateau you reached a month ago, fooling yourself into believing you are working out harder than you truly are.

Worst than this, is tricking your mind that you are consuming less calories than you really are. The extra dessert here and upsize of fries and drinks there, adds up over a period of time without you noticing. So be patient and committed to your workout regimen, while always being honest with yourself especially with your diet.