How many of us haven't stood in line waiting to pay in a grocery store and at the same time glanced through one of many gossip magazines placed in the aisle next to the cashier. Reading about, and envying the pictures of the celebs looking amazing on the red carpet for the Oscar's, The Grammies and other events helps us escape our normal everyday life.
We'll see actresses such as "Dreamgirls" diva Beyoncé Knowles, "Volver" star Penelope Cruz and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon in designer dresses that show off shoulders and backs, legs and arms. Some may even go as far as peek-a-boo cut-outs that reveal sculpted six-pack abs.
But do celebs actually manage to get into such great shape in the short amount of time between the time nominations are announced and when the awards are presented?
No, not really. They work at keeping their bodies buff year-round, with some extra-special attention in the weeks leading up to these events.
I am sure many of us right then at that moment in the store or when reading the magazine at home are determined to reach that look. But unfortunately the dream stops when you drive past the doughnut store and stop to get your cravings satisfied, or when your kids call your cell phone and you have to skip gym to pick them up.
The biggest enemy for us women is excuses. And do you know what? Only we can make them up, and only we can prevent us from making them.
• I have to take care of the kids
• Clean the house
• Do grocery shopping
• Make the laundry
• Take care of my husband
• Watch the latest episode of some reality show
• Work
• And more... and more
Oh well at least the thought was good while it lasted.
Stop! No it doesn't have to end like this. You have to show yourself that you can change your mindset from weak to strong. Only YOU can make it happen.
Even if you have the best trainer out there, maybe Madonna's trainer or if you have all time in your life it won't matter as long as your mind is weak, because you will still give up even if you have everything served in front of you. You are in charge of your body and only you can set the limits of what you can do to reach your goals.
You Are In Charge Of Your Body
And Only You Can Set The Limits!
We'll see actresses such as "Dreamgirls" diva Beyoncé Knowles, "Volver" star Penelope Cruz and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon in designer dresses that show off shoulders and backs, legs and arms. Some may even go as far as peek-a-boo cut-outs that reveal sculpted six-pack abs.
But do celebs actually manage to get into such great shape in the short amount of time between the time nominations are announced and when the awards are presented?
No, not really. They work at keeping their bodies buff year-round, with some extra-special attention in the weeks leading up to these events.
I am sure many of us right then at that moment in the store or when reading the magazine at home are determined to reach that look. But unfortunately the dream stops when you drive past the doughnut store and stop to get your cravings satisfied, or when your kids call your cell phone and you have to skip gym to pick them up.
The biggest enemy for us women is excuses. And do you know what? Only we can make them up, and only we can prevent us from making them.
• I have to take care of the kids
• Clean the house
• Do grocery shopping
• Make the laundry
• Take care of my husband
• Watch the latest episode of some reality show
• Work
• And more... and more
Oh well at least the thought was good while it lasted.
Stop! No it doesn't have to end like this. You have to show yourself that you can change your mindset from weak to strong. Only YOU can make it happen.
Even if you have the best trainer out there, maybe Madonna's trainer or if you have all time in your life it won't matter as long as your mind is weak, because you will still give up even if you have everything served in front of you. You are in charge of your body and only you can set the limits of what you can do to reach your goals.
You Are In Charge Of Your Body
And Only You Can Set The Limits!
