I hate this question.

To me this question means, “I don’t like to work hard and have given up in the past and want you to have some secret that will make me better almost instantly.”

Do you think I am reading too much into this statement.

Not one bit.

When people ask this question, it means they really aren’t ready to commit to all of the hard work, dedication and time it will take to reach their goals. They aren’t willing to sacrifice or really change anything that they are currently doing.

I never ask how long will it take me. I sometimes think, “Ok how long should this take me or what is a realistic time-table.” But never how long will it take me.

The more I think about the question, the more I hate it.

And usually I respond back to the person, “Well how hard are you willing to work and how dedicated will you stay to the program when I’m not there.”

I usually get a whole bunch of “Uhmmmm” and “I don’t know” and “How hard will it be?”

Honestly, that to me means that you won’t achieve your goals unless we change your attitude.

Accomplishing any goal is HARD WORK. It usually takes time and a clearly laid out plan. It will involve a lot of ups and downs and times when you want to just give up.

I mean do you ever really achieve your goal and go “Well I’m done. Back to not working out and eating badly.”

I most certainly hope not!

Most health and fitness goals don’t have a set end date. They are ongoing.

So please don’t ask how long it will take to get you to your goals. Set a goal and lay out a plan. Work each and every day toward that goal in some small way.

And guess what?

You’ll get there when you get there but you’ll feel good every day knowing that you are working toward something that matters. You’ll feel good knowing that you were willing to sacrifice and work hard!