Breaking the Wall of Fear...

The fear of being in the gym!  Especially for us women.  We can be intimated by the machines, using proper form, other women and self courage.  Over the years I have learned to just have inner confidence, always have a plan going in and just do your thing.  You have to remember that everyone is there for the same reason:  To Get Fit/Healthy.   

Now I never used to be a gym go'er or fond of it...I personally like to train outdoors.  It's much more liberating...weird I know haha!  I enjoy running outdoors, climbing ledges, doing box jumps at park and now practicing handstands on a wall.   I have grown to enjoy Gold's Gym because everyone has a "Get It Done" attitude.  No time to waste when at the gym. It's all about taking that inner confidence and applying into our health.  We all have it....but most times we let FEAR get in the way.  The word says:  For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT  I use that scripture when I am feeling defeated or insecure about myself whether in the gym or outdoors.  

With that said here are some helpful tips to guide you in your fitness journey:

1. Create a workout folder/notebook to keep track of your workouts, food journaling, etc. I seen a few ladies at the gym last night who had a plan with them. I, myself always carry my notes/training schedule in my phone. Although last night I was in full beast mode I got distracted by looking at my phone. hehehehe!  

2. I see it allllll the time! Ladies (even men) don't use proper form when on the machines or doing basic exercises. PLEASE! If you don't know something ask a trainer, use youtube or ask a fellow gym buddy. Always remember shoulders back, butt out, core engaged and look straight ahead. NEVER compromise form - Practice makes perfect :)  

3. Create Affirmations. Your affirmation needs to be true, it needs to be positive and it needs to be in the present tense. Don't lie to yourself.  Example: I have ripped abs. Instead, make it about the process of getting ripped abs. Every morning tell yourself that you're on your way to losing the last 10lbs or whatever your goal is.

Just always remember this is YOUR journey!  Don't compare yourself to others, don't compete with others and simply never forget where you came from.  Stay humbled - I see it all the time when one loses weight, gets leaned out or whatever the case may be their attitude becomes ugly.  Fitness is NOT about being a size 2...it's about feeling STRONG & FEARLESS on the inside.  That is the true meaning of being FIT.  

This picture reflects my hard work - YES my muscles are defined.  But my main purpose is to have to strong arms to carry Maximus, do the works of the Lord and always to be in Prayer. 

Blessings - Coach Angela