Transforming ourselves Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially should not be a short-term goal. Rather, we should seek goals of sustainable change. We should not seek changes in body composition, for example, that we cannot maintain. Personally, I would love six-pack abs, but I like food too much, and I enjoy a glass (or two) of wine or beer in the evenings with my wife. These generally mean that I have to accept a higher body composition. It does not mean that I have to give up on my fitness goals—or have an excuse not to meet them.
Change is for the long-term. Transformation is not temporary.
As we pursue “transformation” goals, we must consider our ability the “remain there” when we “get there”. How many pounds have we lost and gained over our lifetimes? How many times have we dehydrated ourselves to make goal weight—or emptied our pockets at weigh-in? Remember, change isn’t about numbers. It is about being your best today and being better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!