I am just sat here with my post workout drink, after my brutal workout in the gym with my buddy Paul. I’m thinking about the last few weeks, the questions that I’ve been asked and the events that I have run.
This week I have achieved two things that are new to me which I have never done before. My first project, I launched my 7daybodyblitz.co.uk with 40+ people on board and last night I ran my first EVER cooking show with a local chef, Sophie Hamilton.
Sophie is the owner of La Chateau and the cooking show was initially a test to see how much people would enjoy it and from the positive feedback I have received it is something we will repeat.
The content delivered was very different to your average cooking show.
For an investment of £10 they all received something priceless … but only if they put into practice what they learnt!
You see having knowledge is great, but you must apply it to reap the benefits and not whinge with the lack of progress if you are not putting in the effort.
Meaning actually DOING something and taking action.
Most people these days know exactly what healthy food is but, they choose to make the poor choices.
Why?
Because they aren’t prepared to change their lifestyle … Such a BORING word right? Lifestyle, but it’s a fact. Lifestyle is what will make you the person in 1, 5, 10 years to come.
That’s really the ‘secret’ to LIVING and getting results!
The other week I was in the coffee club in Westbourne, one of my favourite places for a morning fry up, but I choose to have scramble eggs with salmon. Just before you leave the damn restaurant they have this BEAUTIFUL selection of cakes, which I normally buy and take home to enjoy later.
A similar situation occurred when I popped in to Staples to get ink cartridge and at the till they have offers on for Malteser chocolate Easter bunnies … IN AN OFFICE SUPERSTORE!!! I mean what’s with that???
It’s like the world wants everyone to be fat…
Anyway so me being on my 6 week body transformation I had to say no to my usual slice of delicious, mouth watering cheesecake so I left it well alone and shed a tear as I walked out the door…
TRUTH BOMB:
I don’t do things that don’t fit with my goals and dreams.
No I’m not a robot that has no feelings or desires… exactly the opposite!
Like anyone that has a goal and desire, I do my best to achieve it.
The reason I do different projects and events is to challenge myself and educate others that want to learn and better themselves. Whether that’s to show you how to cook, show you how to exercise or teach you how the body works.
The reason I send out these email is to do just that and give you kick up the arse to get the ball rolling…
Is it working? 
|————-Here’s a little homework————-|
I want you to go through the day not ‘trying’ to get through it but actually do it and be proud of it.
Get out of the mind set of:
“I’ll try not to eat cake at work”
“I’ll try not to have a glass of wine when I get home”
“I’ll try and do a good workout”
“I’ll try and avoid my cravings”
“I’ll try and be good”
And instead think:
“I’ll have my hummus and peppers for when I feel peckish”
“I’ll have my water to drink instead of having my normal 3-4 coffees”
“I’ll make a salad for lunch instead of spending more of my hard earned cash on a sandwich and sugary drinks.”
“I will do my best at training today!
|————-This is achievable———-|
You probably already think this kind of stuff anyway right?
But the thing is you’re not actually aware how it’s sabotaging your progress.
The ‘try’ mind-set is stopping you from just doing what it is you need to do to get results!
I PROMISE, do this daily and your results will DRAMATICALLY improve, your stress levels will reduce and you will feel a sense of achievement almost daily because you are moving forward!
You are changing your lifestyle ;-D
I hope that you’re on my wavelength?
Jango ‘Keeping it real’ Alptekin
PS I’ve got a VERY cool event coming up in April called ‘How They Did it’. In the meantime get on with your homework and create your lifestyle!
PPS Have you seen this yet?? Boot Camp Bournemouth Comic Relief 1000 Rep Challenge
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