You are doomed to fail if you approach health and fitness with an impatient mindset. If you would truly give yourself a chance, any goal is achievable. If you consider your health less than optimum, how long did it take to get your body that way? Let’s start your new path to greater physical comfort and enjoyment of life with a promise to yourself.

That promise has to contain a few things. You need to set a realistic goal and give it a realistic target date of achievement. Without a date, it is only a wish. When you confirm airline tickets for a holiday, the countdown begins. We are going to set a date for a permanent holiday to wellness.

I have found a commitment to myself much easier to break than one to a friend. How about you? I prefer exercising with a partner for this reason. It isn’t every day I need a motivator, but I definitely need one on the tough days. That is when a private fitness or gym coach in Bangkok, Phuket, or Chonburi will be of greatest benefit.

A coach can help you develop a comprehensive plan taking you to that finish line. That plan should attack your goals from all vectors of nutritional, physical, mental, and recovery facets. Measurement is the only way we know progress in the beginning, as changes are often too small to notice, but the tape and scale will not lie. The more data you collect from frequent assessments, the greater the detail of your progress will be visible and motivating.

Begin to consume fitness and wellness information as if you were researching to save your life because you are. There are differences between physical activity and physical exertion. We evolved to walk, but walking alone will not get you past activity and into change. However, activity is a great launching pad from a sedentary life.

You may not be familiar with the newest gym equipment, and your trainer will demonstrate it to you. Your trainer will also check your form to prevent injury or poor results. Similar to your onboarding at your new job, you will have much to learn from people who know what it takes to perform the tasks. Listen to your trainer and ask questions, no matter how silly it may seem.

A trainer can help you swing a racquet with proper form, but a coach helps you to win the cup tournament. That difference is everything. Of course, you know how to do sit-ups and lunges, but what is stopping you? Motivation.

Without a goal that you truly value, starting is useless. Are you getting in shape to meet that someone you will hold for the rest of your life? Are your body and doctors saying you need to change? Do you want a healthier life to spend with those you love?

Define your goal with absolute clarity and stay focused on that result. Envision yourself attaining the fitness and wellness goal you have set. What will your life be like? Keep that picture in your head, and do not stop until you get there. Your new coach and I believe in you.