Comments on: Focus on the positive http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/ One day at a time. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:06:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jeff http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3205 Jeff Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:19:39 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3205 I counted 15 too. What's the right number? I counted 15 too. What’s the right number?

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3104 AndrewE Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:22:41 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3104 hehehe...that cracked me up. A sign of success is losing your job. :) AndrewEs last blog post..<a href="http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/17/my-longest-run-yet-2/" rel="nofollow">My longest run yet</a> hehehe…that cracked me up. A sign of success is losing your job. :)

AndrewEs last blog post..My longest run yet

]]> By: steve http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 steve Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:46:22 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3102 what a great post! love the video and love the analogy... looks like it's stirred up quite a few comments too :) --steve steves last blog post..<a href="http://www.runbulldogrun.com/mile/strider-mile-new-pr-53535/" rel="nofollow">Strider Mile: New PR 5:35:35</a> what a great post! love the video and love the analogy…

looks like it’s stirred up quite a few comments too :)

–steve

steves last blog post..Strider Mile: New PR 5:35:35

]]> By: WundaLucy http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3095 WundaLucy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:08:36 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3095 Great analogy. I've watched that clip before and totally missed the gorilla because I was too focussed on making sure I got every single one of those throws. WundaLucys last blog post..<a href="http://wundalucy.blogspot.com/2008/08/olympics-goodness.html" rel="nofollow">Olympics Goodness..</a> Great analogy. I’ve watched that clip before and totally missed the gorilla because I was too focussed on making sure I got every single one of those throws.

WundaLucys last blog post..Olympics Goodness..

]]> By: Alex Costa - minimizeme.tv http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3094 Alex Costa - minimizeme.tv Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:54:55 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3094 I count 15 but I'm not sure :) Most people believe that they will be happy when they lose weight but the truth is if you don't have a positive attitude now there is little chance that you will be happy when you achieve your goal, I mean if you achieve your goal because with a negative attitude the chances I will say are closer to zero. I count 15 but I’m not sure :)

Most people believe that they will be happy when they lose weight but the truth is if you don’t have a positive attitude now there is little chance that you will be happy when you achieve your goal, I mean if you achieve your goal because with a negative attitude the chances I will say are closer to zero.

]]> By: DR http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3093 DR Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:26:17 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3093 "One thing I’ve noticed is that since I’ve started exercising I’ve become a lot more positive in all aspects of my life. Instead of focusing on what is wrong I’ve become aware of how blessed I am". This quote really struck home with me - both personally and professionally. We all know someone who gets all excited to start a diet or new exercise routine, only to quit after a few weeks or even days. Andrew, for your own reasons, you were able to stick to your new healthy lifestyle long enough that it was able to take hold and become the new normal. As a result, your life has changed for the better. I went through this myself quite a few years ago. It's a great feeling when you realize that your body craves the exercise that it once dreaded. It's a lesson that I try to push, pull, coax, bully, etc... my clients toward each and every day. And when they do experience this shift in consciousness, how am I rewarded? They stop needing a personal trainer, fire my ass and present me with a nice parting gift Bittersweet to say the least. Just kidding DRs last blog post..<a href="http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/how-to-build-a-ninja-warrior/" rel="nofollow">How to Build a Ninja Warrior</a> “One thing I’ve noticed is that since I’ve started exercising I’ve become a lot more positive in all aspects of my life. Instead of focusing on what is wrong I’ve become aware of how blessed I am”.

This quote really struck home with me – both personally and professionally.

We all know someone who gets all excited to start a diet or new exercise routine, only to quit after a few weeks or even days.

Andrew, for your own reasons, you were able to stick to your new healthy lifestyle long enough that it was able to take hold and become the new normal.

As a result, your life has changed for the better.

I went through this myself quite a few years ago.

It’s a great feeling when you realize that your body craves the exercise that it once dreaded.

It’s a lesson that I try to push, pull, coax, bully, etc… my clients toward each and every day.

And when they do experience this shift in consciousness, how am I rewarded?

They stop needing a personal trainer, fire my ass and present me with a nice parting gift

Bittersweet to say the least.

Just kidding

DRs last blog post..How to Build a Ninja Warrior

]]> By: FitMom http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3089 FitMom Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:29:23 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3089 So true. It's also time to monitor your thoughts to actually "shoo" away the unhealthy thoughts. Still working on this but it's a great technique. FitMoms last blog post..<a href="http://fitnessformommies.net/2008/08/15/book-review-shawn-phillips-strength-for-life-strength-training-for-women/" rel="nofollow">Strength Training plan offered by Shawn Phillips</a> So true. It’s also time to monitor your thoughts to actually “shoo” away the unhealthy thoughts. Still working on this but it’s a great technique.

FitMoms last blog post..Strength Training plan offered by Shawn Phillips

]]> By: Annette http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3087 Annette Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:31:36 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3087 okay, I totally didn't see the gorilla! What an awesome post! Great life lesson here ;) It reminds me a lot of Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth"...........amazing........he talks about this very thing :) Thanks for reminding me to appreciate and see everything NOW. Annettes last blog post..<a href="http://annettesawakening.blogspot.com/2008/08/coffee-good-or-evil.html" rel="nofollow">Coffee--Good or Evil?</a> okay, I totally didn’t see the gorilla! What an awesome post! Great life lesson here ;) It reminds me a lot of Eckhart Tolle’s book “A New Earth”………..amazing……..he talks about this very thing :) Thanks for reminding me to appreciate and see everything NOW.

Annettes last blog post..Coffee–Good or Evil?

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3086 AndrewE Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:50:20 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3086 That one is great! That one is great!

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3085 AndrewE Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:49:57 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3085 lol :) lol :)

]]> By: Metroknow - Almostfit.com http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3083 Metroknow - Almostfit.com Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:25:04 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3083 I have been suffering from this exact thing over the last couple of weeks - I have let my exercise routines slip, and my outlook has gone right along with it. I did however kickstart my progress again this week, and I'm back on the "losing" side. Thanks for the reminder, Andrew, of how important this is! Metroknow - Almostfit.coms last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Almostfitcom/~3/365028037/" rel="nofollow">Photos of What We Eat #1: Grilled Oregon Albacore tuna</a> I have been suffering from this exact thing over the last couple of weeks – I have let my exercise routines slip, and my outlook has gone right along with it. I did however kickstart my progress again this week, and I’m back on the “losing” side.

Thanks for the reminder, Andrew, of how important this is!

Metroknow – Almostfit.coms last blog post..Photos of What We Eat #1: Grilled Oregon Albacore tuna

]]> By: Louise http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3082 Louise Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:33:32 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3082 Your timing is freaky. That video clip is described in a book that I borrowed from the library just yesterday (because it looked interesting) - "Welcome to your Brain". When I read it (page 6), I wondered how anyone could possibly miss the gorilla. Having seen the video, though, I can see how people might miss it if you're only concentrating on white people. I got 14. The TfL video (from AJH) is much better, IMHO. Easier to miss the hairy critter. Your timing is freaky. That video clip is described in a book that I borrowed from the library just yesterday (because it looked interesting) – “Welcome to your Brain”. When I read it (page 6), I wondered how anyone could possibly miss the gorilla. Having seen the video, though, I can see how people might miss it if you’re only concentrating on white people.

I got 14.

The TfL video (from AJH) is much better, IMHO. Easier to miss the hairy critter.

]]> By: Kate http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3081 Kate Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:56:52 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3081 Thanks for the reminder to see all the positives, it always helps to have someone remind me ;) Kates last blog post..<a href="http://fromflabtofit.blogspot.com/2008/08/aim-of-life-is-self-development.html" rel="nofollow"></a> Thanks for the reminder to see all the positives, it always helps to have someone remind me ;)

Kates last blog post..

]]> By: Johnny http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3080 Johnny Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:18:35 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3080 Great post, Andrew. It really is that simple when it comes down to it, isn't it? All I can say is being happy is a lot better than...well, NOT being happy. :) Johnnys last blog post..<a href="http://fatguyinalittlecoat.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/i-feel-good-i-feel-great-i-feel-wonderful/" rel="nofollow">I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful…</a> Great post, Andrew. It really is that simple when it comes down to it, isn’t it? All I can say is being happy is a lot better than…well, NOT being happy. :)

Johnnys last blog post..I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful…

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3079 Mark Salinas Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:04:11 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3079 Very interesting! Nice post! Mark Salinass last blog post..<a href="http://blog.marksalinas.com/2008/08/14/your-fat-burning-game-plan/" rel="nofollow">YOUR FAT-BURNING GAME PLAN</a> Very interesting! Nice post!

Mark Salinass last blog post..YOUR FAT-BURNING GAME PLAN

]]> By: Mary http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3077 Mary Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:58:50 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3077 15. What gorilla? Definitely didn't notice or care about the gorilla until you pointed it out. Oh well. I love this post and think you have a very great point. I HATE the phrase and mindset "I will be happy when ___" If you aren't happy now, whats the point? Will you ever be, or will something else come up once you reach that point of supposed happiness? Anyway, I would like to think that the counting little test doesnt make me negative, just focused on accomplishing what I set out to do. Which is a very positive quality that will help me reach all the goals I have set for myself. So... what gorilla? Lol. Marys last blog post..<a href="http://www.amerrylife.com/2008/08/my-first-aerobics-class/" rel="nofollow">My First Aerobics Class</a> 15. What gorilla? Definitely didn’t notice or care about the gorilla until you pointed it out. Oh well.

I love this post and think you have a very great point. I HATE the phrase and mindset “I will be happy when ___” If you aren’t happy now, whats the point? Will you ever be, or will something else come up once you reach that point of supposed happiness?

Anyway, I would like to think that the counting little test doesnt make me negative, just focused on accomplishing what I set out to do. Which is a very positive quality that will help me reach all the goals I have set for myself. So… what gorilla? Lol.

Marys last blog post..My First Aerobics Class

]]> By: cammy http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3076 cammy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:20:38 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3076 Great post, Andrew! Being positive sure makes more things possible. I'm not sure how I changed from somewhat of a doomsday-er to someone who sees problems as changes I just haven't figured out yet, but the switch has made all the difference in the world! Great post, Andrew! Being positive sure makes more things possible. I’m not sure how I changed from somewhat of a doomsday-er to someone who sees problems as changes I just haven’t figured out yet, but the switch has made all the difference in the world!

]]> By: Chai http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3075 Chai Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:31:57 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3075 great post! that was bananas!...erhm.... great post! that was bananas!…erhm….

]]> By: kristy http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3074 kristy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:02:35 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3074 Thanks great post Andrew and I know I am much happier since I started running. I have a great article about I'll be happy when..., I will see if I can find it and post it... I have it on my wall at work and it is great to read every now and then. Thanks great post Andrew and I know I am much happier since I started running.

I have a great article about I’ll be happy when…, I will see if I can find it and post it…

I have it on my wall at work and it is great to read every now and then.

]]> By: Tim Wilson http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2008/08/14/focus-on-the-positive/comment-page-1/#comment-3072 Tim Wilson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:19:35 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=503#comment-3072 Andrew - Thanks for the pick me up. This is something we need to remember and think about often. We need to focus on the positives. Thanks! Tim Wilsons last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/262Quest-MyQuestToAMarathon/~3/364396897/run-your-city.html" rel="nofollow">Run Your City</a> Andrew –

Thanks for the pick me up. This is something we need to remember and think about often. We need to focus on the positives.

Thanks!

Tim Wilsons last blog post..Run Your City

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