You Can’t Do It All — And That’s Okay!

There’s a well-known rule in the fitness world that’s pretty common sense yet we tend to forget it over and over again: You can’t do it all.

What? That statement made you feel like a failure? That’s okay; the “can’t” word tends to do that to people. But, again, this is for your good — especially those of you who set overly ambitious New Year’s resolutions. (God bless ya; I love ambitious peeps!)

You can’t do it all. 

Here’s what I mean. When it comes to workouts, you can do one of three things: you can lose weight, you can get stronger or you can get faster. But, sorry, most of the time, you can’t do all three of them — or even two of them — at the same time. It stinks, I know. But it’s true! And the faster you come to grips with it, the sooner you can focus on the positives.

Yes, the positives! When you know this info, you can focus on really rocking one of those things! And with all your focus and attention, you’re setting yourself up to hit that goal — and not accidentally pulling your goal in two opposite directions that are fighting against one another. Woot!

So, as you continue on with your New Year’s resolutions, intentions and healthy goals for the year, take a look at them and make sure that you’re not trying to do it all when it comes to your fitness. Instead, really hone in on one goal. Then, once you hit that goal, you can set another one. Reach it, do it again! And again! After all, the joy of setting goals is reaching them. So why not set goal after goal, month after month (here are some ideas!), and then just let your healthy and fit dreams come true day after day?

Yep, I totally dig it. Not being able to do it all? Well, it totally rocks. —Jenn