Commitment

Work consistently and steadily toward your goals without attachment to the outcomes.

Training is not about being the fastest in the race, the strongest in the weight room or the only one in the room who can get their leg behind their head. It's about the discipline of working to make yourself a little bit better each and every day. It's about commitment. It's about seeing incremental changes in yourself that add up to a healthier lifestyle. It's about staying the course even when it gets hard. It's about continually moving forward, even when we fall short of our expectations.

"Practice, and all is coming."
Pattabhi JoisFollow @catherinederrow

Changes, Changes, Changes

With the recent closing of Lifestyle Family Fitness clubs in the Columbus, Ohio market, my class schedule was slightly reduced. Unfortunately, in the buyout by Lifetime Fitness, those of us who did not work for the acquired clubs were not able to continue teaching at the new Lifetime gyms. While saddened by this news, I look forward to the opportunities available to me in the future.

Change is an inevitable part of life ... it means that we are alive! Without change, we have stasis, no improvement, no progress. While we don't always feel like changes are positive, even these unforeseen challenges present an unexpected opportunity for growth.

And my whole career is about change --- inspiring others to make a change in themselves, to motivate them to make new choices to lead a healthier lifestyle. Ben Franklin has been quoted as saying, "Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others." Undergoing a difficult transition such as losing a job can help me be more empathetic as I encourage my clients to make new and different choices.

So I wish my friends and former co-workers at Lifestyle good luck on their journey and I look forward to meeting more wonderful people in whatever direction this new path takes me!Follow @catherinederrow