Mission Impossible??

“What would you say to losing 2 inches off your waist in a month’s time?”
“MISSION IMPOSSIBLE??”

Well, starting 15th July 2008 that’s the goal of Zone members. To take up this chance to be free of those 2 inches by Independence Day! And even if it’s not the targeted 2 inches….well whatever the inch-loss…it shall be most welcome!

Long term goals, whether for your fitness, your career or (these days) even relationships, are necessary. However it’s the short-term targets/plans that are the crucial players in getting you to achieve the big goals.

So, yes you want to be 10 kilos lighter, or want to run a marathon or want that six pack. But hey, let’s get real none of the above-mentioned goals are going to be achieved in a few weeks or even a couple of months. So while you’re working to ultimately get there; to keep the motivation and intensity of effort going you set up little targets for yourself. Like finishing a 10K run; losing 2 kilos in a month; getting rid of the flab around your mid-section first.

And of course, there’s nothing like a little bit of a challenge or competition thrown in to really get things moving. Individuals who otherwise seem quite laid back, happy to move along at an easy pace. Or those who seemingly prefer to work with self-set targets. One suddenly sees them discover a burst of energy, surprising even themselves with a competitive spirit they didn’t know they were capable of, all set to get to the goal-post!

It’s infectious; the excitement and energy generated while comparing notes, looking nonchalant while trying to outdo your friend, or just that purpose-filled feeling that makes you want to put in that extra effort! Especially if it’s at a time when one’s own personal levels of commitment to your fitness or weight-loss goals is wavering.

So, whether the 2 inches is lost or not ‘Mission Impossible??’ is going to move you up on the energy and fitness levels bar. Making you feel good for having pushed you into (finally) increasing your distance on your favorite cardio machine or having clocked in an increased number of workouts through the month; helping you push past a plateau or just showing you that yes, it’s possible.