Dear Potential Recruit:
You may be asking yourself why you would sign up to do something that is going to be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and otherwise, annoying at the unimaginable hour of 5:00am! Well, I'll tell you why I think you are considering it. I think that you have decided to listen to the little voice of your greatest potential whispering for you to do something, do anything, to be better. I think that you are tired of shutting out the light during romantic moments because you don't want your spouse to see your tummy. I think that you want to experience shopping as a wonderful and joyous time with girlfriends and not a frustrating exercise in "nothing fits." I think that you might be at your wits end. You've tried and tried and tried and heck, these guys seem kinda cool, I'll give this a shot...it probably won't work, you think, but, it won't hurt, right? Well, that's where you're confused, it will work and it will hurt...and probably not for any of the reasons you think it will.
Yes, your muscles will be sore, that's one of the "hurt," parts, but you will have to face who you really are. That's hard. To look in the mirror and discover that your past failed attempts have not been because of genetics or a medical diagnosis, or having babies, or getting older or blah, blah, blah...enter your excuse of choice. You failed because you didn't want it and because you didn't want it, you didn't look harder to find people who would help you get it. Well, I don't believe in coincidences, and I believe that you found Be best Wellness, because you actually want it now, you've found people who will move you to levels of achievement you never considered for yourself. You are here, not because a friend talked you into coming, not because it's a new fad, but because the essence of who you are KNOWS what you are capable of and it knows that with the help of Be best Wellness...you WILL without a shadow of a doubt find your inner greatness.
Now, I know, that all sounds fine and dandy but what do I know about you? Well, I'll tell you what I know about me...and I bet somewhere in there, you're going to recognize some of you...cuz in the end, everything else aside, you and I are very, very much alike.
I was thin and athletic my whole life. I gained weight in college, but lost it...when I gained 50 pounds because of an undiagnosed medical condition, I "tried" to lose the weight. I "tried" so many times that I convinced myself that this was probably who I was going to be. And so, I had a GREAT self image...at least to the rest of the world. I still would put on a bathing suit and I still would put myself into the world and be the flirty, fun, vivacious person I know I am, but alone...well, alone, I didn't recognize who I was anymore. And it wasn't just my weight. My "trying" to lose weight seemed to be invading other areas of my life. I became weighed down (no pun intended) with the enormity of things I had not completed. I "tried" to convince myself that they didn't matter, they didn't define me. But then, what did? I thought I knew the answer. I thought I was confident. I thought I was determined, perservering, committed, hard-working, never give up, go getter kind of girl....of course, if that was true, then why did I secretly overeat, under exercise and wonder why I wasn't achieving my goals?
In January of 2008, I started on a quest to get my body back. I searched and prayed for people to help me. I decided money would not be a factor in this resolve...time was up, time to put up or shut up. Well, I found people to support me. I was somewhat successful. From March until July, I lost 20 pounds. And I thought that was pretty good. I hadn't been losing any weight before, so 20 pounds was pretty good. In July and August I got lazy. I didn't gain any weight, I was still mindful of what I ate, but my workouts were lack luster. And I started to think...well, maybe 20 pounds is good enough.
And then I met Matt ...and I was reminded that good enough only exists if you've actually given 100% to something and have then achieved what you set out to do. I had not achieved my goals and I probably had given only 75% committment...and while that got me somewhere it hadn't gotten me to where I wanted to go. Why stop in Cleveland if your goal is Paris, right?
Matt was the reflection of the best inside of me. He is the reflection of the best inside of you as well. They very quickly helped me see that I not only could, but I would achieve my goals. I got fired up, I thought, "I've been working with a trainer for 4 months, I can curl 25 lb dumb bells...how hard can this class be?"
Well, Beginner class kicked my still shrinking behind. And not just physically, either. The hardest part about class isn't showing up...it's actually a lot of fun and the people are amazing. The hardest part isn't the work out...although there will be times when growling like a bear is actually covering up a choice word or two about bear crawls. The hardest part isn't even putting yourself out there and sharing your story with other people...although for me, it comes close. The hardest part is that when you join Be best Wellness, you no longer can hide from yourself. The accountability factor in your life will go from 0% to 1000% overnight. You won't be invisible to yourself anymore. Your excuses, your half truths, your "can'ts, buts, and trys," will sound hollow to your own ears. Then you'll start hearing those people around you making excuses for their lives and you'll call them on it... and if they're smart, they'll listen.
As I stopped making excuses for my weight, I stopped making excuses for other uncompleted things in my life as well. I'm using my time more productively. I'm going to apply to graduate school. I'm living my life with an enthusiasm I haven't felt since I was graduating from high school (20 years ago) and I thought I had the world on a silver platter. I've been called effervescent, delightful, bubbly, etc, etc...I have actually become the person I wanted everyone to think that I was. And it's not just about losing weight, it's about committing to your life 100%...this is just a path to get there. Matt has this way of climbing into your psyche and making you understand that there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
Oh, and one more thing: in 1 month of class, I lost 11 pounds. That's over twice what I lost each month while doing one on one training with someone else, somewhere else, paying about 3x's as much! My husband loves my energy, my constant smiles, and my emerging body. I'm 19 pounds from the goal I set for myself back in January. And I'll make it...I guarantee it.
So, do this. Change more than your dress size...but the way I see it, as long as you're changing, it sure is nice to be wearing little pants! :)
Warmly,
Patricia Grady
These are the reasons I think someone should do Beginner class! You guys are awesome
--
Patricia Grady, LMT, LLC
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
www.patriciagrady.com
You may be asking yourself why you would sign up to do something that is going to be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and otherwise, annoying at the unimaginable hour of 5:00am! Well, I'll tell you why I think you are considering it. I think that you have decided to listen to the little voice of your greatest potential whispering for you to do something, do anything, to be better. I think that you are tired of shutting out the light during romantic moments because you don't want your spouse to see your tummy. I think that you want to experience shopping as a wonderful and joyous time with girlfriends and not a frustrating exercise in "nothing fits." I think that you might be at your wits end. You've tried and tried and tried and heck, these guys seem kinda cool, I'll give this a shot...it probably won't work, you think, but, it won't hurt, right? Well, that's where you're confused, it will work and it will hurt...and probably not for any of the reasons you think it will.
Yes, your muscles will be sore, that's one of the "hurt," parts, but you will have to face who you really are. That's hard. To look in the mirror and discover that your past failed attempts have not been because of genetics or a medical diagnosis, or having babies, or getting older or blah, blah, blah...enter your excuse of choice. You failed because you didn't want it and because you didn't want it, you didn't look harder to find people who would help you get it. Well, I don't believe in coincidences, and I believe that you found Be best Wellness, because you actually want it now, you've found people who will move you to levels of achievement you never considered for yourself. You are here, not because a friend talked you into coming, not because it's a new fad, but because the essence of who you are KNOWS what you are capable of and it knows that with the help of Be best Wellness...you WILL without a shadow of a doubt find your inner greatness.
Now, I know, that all sounds fine and dandy but what do I know about you? Well, I'll tell you what I know about me...and I bet somewhere in there, you're going to recognize some of you...cuz in the end, everything else aside, you and I are very, very much alike.
I was thin and athletic my whole life. I gained weight in college, but lost it...when I gained 50 pounds because of an undiagnosed medical condition, I "tried" to lose the weight. I "tried" so many times that I convinced myself that this was probably who I was going to be. And so, I had a GREAT self image...at least to the rest of the world. I still would put on a bathing suit and I still would put myself into the world and be the flirty, fun, vivacious person I know I am, but alone...well, alone, I didn't recognize who I was anymore. And it wasn't just my weight. My "trying" to lose weight seemed to be invading other areas of my life. I became weighed down (no pun intended) with the enormity of things I had not completed. I "tried" to convince myself that they didn't matter, they didn't define me. But then, what did? I thought I knew the answer. I thought I was confident. I thought I was determined, perservering, committed, hard-working, never give up, go getter kind of girl....of course, if that was true, then why did I secretly overeat, under exercise and wonder why I wasn't achieving my goals?
In January of 2008, I started on a quest to get my body back. I searched and prayed for people to help me. I decided money would not be a factor in this resolve...time was up, time to put up or shut up. Well, I found people to support me. I was somewhat successful. From March until July, I lost 20 pounds. And I thought that was pretty good. I hadn't been losing any weight before, so 20 pounds was pretty good. In July and August I got lazy. I didn't gain any weight, I was still mindful of what I ate, but my workouts were lack luster. And I started to think...well, maybe 20 pounds is good enough.
And then I met Matt ...and I was reminded that good enough only exists if you've actually given 100% to something and have then achieved what you set out to do. I had not achieved my goals and I probably had given only 75% committment...and while that got me somewhere it hadn't gotten me to where I wanted to go. Why stop in Cleveland if your goal is Paris, right?
Matt was the reflection of the best inside of me. He is the reflection of the best inside of you as well. They very quickly helped me see that I not only could, but I would achieve my goals. I got fired up, I thought, "I've been working with a trainer for 4 months, I can curl 25 lb dumb bells...how hard can this class be?"
Well, Beginner class kicked my still shrinking behind. And not just physically, either. The hardest part about class isn't showing up...it's actually a lot of fun and the people are amazing. The hardest part isn't the work out...although there will be times when growling like a bear is actually covering up a choice word or two about bear crawls. The hardest part isn't even putting yourself out there and sharing your story with other people...although for me, it comes close. The hardest part is that when you join Be best Wellness, you no longer can hide from yourself. The accountability factor in your life will go from 0% to 1000% overnight. You won't be invisible to yourself anymore. Your excuses, your half truths, your "can'ts, buts, and trys," will sound hollow to your own ears. Then you'll start hearing those people around you making excuses for their lives and you'll call them on it... and if they're smart, they'll listen.
As I stopped making excuses for my weight, I stopped making excuses for other uncompleted things in my life as well. I'm using my time more productively. I'm going to apply to graduate school. I'm living my life with an enthusiasm I haven't felt since I was graduating from high school (20 years ago) and I thought I had the world on a silver platter. I've been called effervescent, delightful, bubbly, etc, etc...I have actually become the person I wanted everyone to think that I was. And it's not just about losing weight, it's about committing to your life 100%...this is just a path to get there. Matt has this way of climbing into your psyche and making you understand that there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
Oh, and one more thing: in 1 month of class, I lost 11 pounds. That's over twice what I lost each month while doing one on one training with someone else, somewhere else, paying about 3x's as much! My husband loves my energy, my constant smiles, and my emerging body. I'm 19 pounds from the goal I set for myself back in January. And I'll make it...I guarantee it.
So, do this. Change more than your dress size...but the way I see it, as long as you're changing, it sure is nice to be wearing little pants! :)
Warmly,
Patricia Grady
These are the reasons I think someone should do Beginner class! You guys are awesome
--
Patricia Grady, LMT, LLC
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
www.patriciagrady.com
