Walk Like Abe, Swim Like Dora

This was sent to me from Beachbody Coach Donna Kinch:

I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.
- Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

Slow and steady has not always been an inspiring concept. It's not as sexy as speed and sharp turns of direction. But it may be just the thing to keep you from running out of gas, while still moving you forward.

Abe is telling us that the most important thing is to keep walking forward, no matter how slowly. Sometimes slowness can be frustrating. You might become impatient; you might get discouraged with a setback. But a setback doesn't have to set you back. Simply using it as a learning opportunity can leapfrog you ahead again.

From now on, try paying attention more to your direction and less to your speed. Be patient, focus on a little bit at a time, and soon enough, you'll be further than you ever thought. Besides, it's a good bet that by always looking forward, Abe rarely looked back in regret.

Donna
Donna@HomeFitnessWithDonna.com

Donna (and Abe Lincoln) remind up that weight doesn't get put on overnight. We shouldn't expect it to come off overnight, either! Plateaus and setbacks happen. Just keep plugging away.

Another Fit Doc Team Coach, Jeff Oakes, prefers to quote Dora from "Finding Nemo." Dora's advice: Just Keep Swimming!

Best
-Doc