Go big or go home

I cannot begin to tell you how many emails I get from ladies all over the world that ask me how hard they should be working..during their personal workout routines. In fact since I seem to get these emails daily I figured now would be the best time to address that popular question...

I remember seeing an interview on Entertainment Tonight a few years ago..the interview was with Jillian Michaels..a lady I just so happen to have a major girl crush on.  She has her haters but I am certainly not one of them. Anywho.. she was asked the very same question I am daily..how hard should we be working? Her answer was..if you can hold a conversation you aren't working hard. I remember seeing that interview and thinking..holy shit Im not working hard enough.

Just because I was hitting the gym everyday or kicking butt on my home workout dvd's didn't mean I  was working to my full potential. I would sweat but not profusely...I would never be out of breath after I was used to working out..it became a normal day in day out routine. Which is fine..IF YOU WANT TO HIT A PLATEAU. If you want to remain the same stay with your comfort routine..if you don't want to see results keep talking to your friend next to you on the treadmill..or answering your text messages..or checking in on facebook..or scrolling through your news feed..but if you do that those pants of yours will still be snug. You will still be out of breath from climbing out of your car and your eyes will still stare at the ground when you pass people.

Let's face it..we would all rather be partying with our friends or eating at a buffet than working out hard. But if you are going to bother working out..why not give it 100%? Whats the flipping point if you don't? If you have a large goal especially..you need to do this..you need to focus and kick the shit out of yourself in that gym. You need to ignore your phone and just be one with your music and your sweat. The more you procrastinate with your fitness the longer those goals will take you. So the choice is yours my friends.. why not go big instead of just going..why not be in the moment when its there..when you're there. Be persistent and remember why you started.. and give it your all day in and day out...because that's what I had to do..and you see where it got me!