McCAIN, OBAMA AND BEATING AROUND THE BUSH

Pun intended. Now what possibly could spur me to write about these guys and what do they have to do with health and fitness? This election seems to be such a great platform to bring emotion to the surface in everyone I come in contact with, and for substantial reason. Individually, we have views and values that seem to connect us with one or the other candidate and to come up against rivalry seems to gouge us at the core and bring the mild and meek to a slobbering, teeth gnashing mess of emotion. I could go on with connection and crossover after the next, but I'm here to bridge the gap with a connection of another kind.

Just like every famous politico in history's pages I see great resemblances with these high headed figures and my clients. You see, each of them are great with making speeches concerning their position and answering for their decision making when questioned. They may not have a leg to stand on, but initially they sure hold their position well.

I've joked with a few urging them to try their hand at politics after their failed attempts to lobby and influence me with regards to how their poor nutritional choices cannot be effecting their program goals. Sometimes, client's will hold fast to these platforms convincing themselves along the way during this process of these false truths. This is when I have to impose supreme authority and crack the gavel.

If this sounds familiar to you, or if you find these statements to be outlandish, I urge you to take a look at what you may be holding on to as truth and question your unconscious behaviors. You will not succeed if you are not truthful with yourself. It's much easier to face the music and put effort into a direction that with be helpful to your cause than to fight a battle that cannot be won.

I also encourage you to remember that each of us has particulars about the Self that seem to be intimidating and overwhelming, therefore we leave them in the shadows and allow them to grow larger without approaching their edges. Much like mushrooms, they become fertilized and flourish in the darkness of denial. These are not shortcomings, rather areas that possibly lack attention. So placing attention on your intentions will produce progress of one kind or the other. And be aware that the progress being made may not be recognized. You may have to open your eyes and realize possibilities of the unfamiliar kind.

And by the way, when I am being lobbied by a client, it's not me they are trying to convince, it's themselves. It's the time and the season to stop beating around the bush and get to it! Create yourself one step at a time with a solid foundation of healthy eating and proper exercise the Habitsforming way. After all, it's safer to stand on a solid foundation than a shaky platform any day.

Truthfully yours,

Rochelle Gravance
Diplomat of Truth to the People