There is a business philosophy that I have read about in the past, and I try and implement as much as possible. The saying goes, “You get paid for done.” Sounds pretty simple. You can have the most amazing idea in the world, but as long as it is in your head you will never see any profit from it. And there is more likely a chance someone else will beat you to it. You might remember this Go Daddy Commercial: http://youtu.be/UDfVZgtl2zM

This may seem unrelated to weight loss, but the most common excuse we hear from those that are not successful with a weight loss program is that now is not the best time or that they will get started tomorrow or next week or January…..We hear it over and over. Whenever a prospective client walks into the studio, sees what we have to offer, and then says, “Let me think about it.” we know that 95% of the time we will never see that person again and they probably will not start a fitness program any time soon.

Now someone could come in and say I don’t like this style of training, it’s not in my budget, or maybe they just don’t like me. IF these are truly the case there is a chance they will find another type of workout that will work better for their needs and that is fine. But if you need to think about implementing something you just aren’t ready to do it and it is not a high enough priority in your mind.

One thing I am positive of is there is never a perfect time for anything. Most people like to procrastinate and avoid what they aren’t looking forward to doing. I think many understand that losing weight can be a challenge. If it is hard they might keep pushing it further down the list of things they need to get done. Enough things will pile up in front of it and you will have forgotten it was even something you were considering.

Do not fall into the trap of tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day and it sounds like the best time to start fresh. But don’t give up on right now. It is easy to think about all the good things you will implement tomorrow, but more than likely you won’t get to them.

Here is a personal example. I have been really struggling to get my daily water requirements in each day. Things get in the way and I don’t remember or try to get it done. Every day I would tell myself that I will do better tomorrow. Then the same things would get in the way and nothing would change. I had the right intention but saw no progress. I had to keep it fresh in my mind. So when I woke up this morning I said to Emily I will drink enough water today. Telling someone will make me more accountable and I started the day with a simple goal that I know I can achieve. It is 1:30pm as I right this and I have already drank 60oz of water. Only 30oz more to go.

If you need help ask for it. But do this to help yourself. Right down what your fitness or wellness goal is. Then decide what are you not currently doing that would help get your closer to that goal. Start TODAY. Don’t wait for tomorrow. Even if it is a small step, do it now. You are much more likely to follow through versus waiting for tomorrow.

So you get paid for done. Nothing will ever happen unless you make it happen.

Have a great week and weekend.

You Stay Healthy San Diego,

Mike Deibler MS, CSCS
San Diego Premier Training