Recognize, Relate,
Assimilate, Apply (R2A2 )
At this point, I’m sure you’ve recognized fitness is a change in lifestyle. You must realize that it is a continuous
process and success cannot be achieved merely through thoughts alone. You must assimilate
(change your behaviors) and take action. And believe it or not, you are taking action
now… your first steps.
In furthering our look at the R2A2 principle, we find that
this is the one habit successful people practice. So, let’s not reinvent the wheel…
onward to success
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- Recognize - Recognize a principle, technique or improvement that will benefit you.
- Fitness - is not only dieting and physical activity. The road to fitness is not for mere appearances. It is for better health and prolonged life. To find success in fitness, it starts with mental preparation. Make up your mind that the time is now.
- Relate - Relate the improvement to your beliefs and life experiences.
- You know less caloric intake equates to loss of weight, you know water cleanses the body, you remember how a brisk walk made you feel more energized and in tune with yourself.
- Assimilate - Assimilate the improvement into your daily routine.
- One less junk food meal or Vending Machine binge, one more glass of water, park a little further from the door and take a few more steps
- Apply - Take action and make the Improvement a Habit.
- As Nike stated “Just Do It!” Verbally declare your success right now. Declare it every day. Get a side salad instead of fries with your burger today… then replace the burger with a grilled chicken sandwich and fries tomorrow. Make a healthy food choice replacement with each meal… don’t circle the parking lot for the closest space. Accept one in the middle, then next week at the rear, and before you know it… a solid habit is formed and victory will be yours.
And, if you have not done so,
watch the HBO series discussed in yesterday’s post. Again, consider this a learning experience
and apply the R squared, A squared formula: Recognize, Relate, Assimilate, and
Apply. These actions will help you grow in the direction of your fitness goals.
D'Vaughn Bell, Body By Bell,
Personal Trainer/Coach
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