Exploring the Inner Game of Health

Before I begin, let me spend a few moments explaining what I mean when I say “Inner Game of Health”. First of all, we all have what I will call an “inner voice” a tape that is constantly playing in our head. That voice either supports or limits us in creating the health and lifestyle results we are looking for:

“What’s the point, your already too fat and lazy, give up while you’re ahead”

“You’re too old, too young, too fragile, too tall, too short, too weak…”

“You haven’t succeeded yet, do you really think your life is going to change”

“Get real, you’re never going to be strong, healthy and lean”

We all have tapes or thoughts and beliefs playing a tune in our heads constantly. In fact, thousands are playing at a conscious and unconscious level at the same time. Unfortunately, for most of us, our unconscious thoughts are running our life and affecting our overall state of health. 

If you’ve had past experiences that didn’t produce the results you were looking for – weight loss, muscle tone, more energy, greater stamina or strength - chances are you were operating on past experiences and unproductive beliefs that overrode what you wanted to accomplish. 

Here’s the best news of all: In a heartbeat YOU have the power and control to change the thoughts and belief patterns that no longer serve and support your quest for healthy living. You can put yourself back in the driver’s seat by being open and willing to dig a little deeper. You can learn strategies and techniques to take charge of your life

I believe most of us know what is good for us when it comes to healthy living. We have all been educated about the importance of daily exercise, healthy nutrition and stress management practices. Considering this, why is it that many North Americans continue to produce less- than- mediocre results when it comes to healthy lifestyles ? It’s certainly not because of a lack of information, resources, trainers and fitness club memberships. We are inundated with more than enough tools and support to assist us in manifesting a healthy lifestyle.

So what is it?

Let’s call it the “Inner Game.” It’s about learning to tap into the tools that exist within you – not outside you. Based on our current reality, external tools aren’t doing the trick. Wouldn’t you agree?

It’s my personal quest to wake up a nation of people living a lie. People buying into their stories making reasons and excuses why a healthy lifestyle cannot be for them.

If any of this resonates with you in any way, know that you are not alone.

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Linda Crawford – January 2006
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I can never lose those last 10 pounds – help???

Wow, do we hear this a lot. When we are trying to lose weight to regain our level of health we do plateau at different levels. This is natural; remember the best weight loss is slow and steady. We do not believe in dieting, but achieving your vision of health. To be able to walk the stairs, swim, do the things in life that you want to without strain or injury. Your body also has it’s own “set point”, a weight that it feels comfortable at, you may want to not stress about that last 10 pounds, enjoy your health and energy.