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Americans Conditioned To
Self Sabotage Fitness Goals

By Chris Gray

On a daily basis I have to remind clients that when you step on that scale the number you see is relative and therefore not an accurate measure of results.

The simple fact of the matter is if you are doing everything right your scale weight will not change much, at least in the beginning of your weight loss journey. What I mean is, as you begin taking steps to improve your health and increase metabolism by weight training and eating 6 small meals throughout the day you will begin gaining muscle. This is a necessary process if you want results!

So what occurs is as you are losing inches and body fat you are also gaining necessary muscle mass which offsets your losses on the scale giving the appearance that you are not getting results! Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and that in fact is what you see when you step on that scale. The problem is as human beings we are neurotic about what the scale or tape measure says!

I ask everyone the same question when they come to me with concerns regarding scale weight. Do you feel better? Has your strength and endurance improved? Has your clothing become looser? Have others been commenting about how good you look?

In almost every case the answers to all of those questions are "Yes", however they are always followed by the word "BUT". No but...if you answered yes to the above questions then you are doing exactly what you need to do in order to achieve results! Yes, the weight will come down eventually as long as you’re doing everything correct but it takes some time.

The key to getting the weight off and keeping it off is a safe slow loss in body fat as you gain new lean body mass to stimulate metabolism and give you that “tone” everyone wants. The problem is that we as Americans have been brain washed by what we see everyday on TV and in magazines. Everywhere you look the word “fast” is associated with weight loss and unfortunately the result has been a culture that wants instant gratification without putting in the work.

It is because of this that 90 percent of people who attempt to lose weight and get in shape will give up and quit after the first 30 days because they don’t see the drastic results they have been programmed to believe is reality.

The average safe weight loss, if you have committed yourself to a complete fitness program, is 1-2 pounds per week, now simply do the math based on how much weight you would like to lose and you will have an honest look at how long it will take you to reach your goals.

Remember...more than likely you didn't put the weight on in 30 days, so what makes you think you will take the weight off in just 30 days or less?

It’s the people who want a quick weight loss, taking shortcuts, using some fad diet program, or diet pills, who lose all that weight very quickly then before they know it gain it all back!

Its those who dedicate themselves to a lifestyle change and are willing to put in the hard work and long term commitment that will succeed every time and enjoy their new body for the rest of their lives.

It’s when you completely eliminate the numbers game from your thoughts and goals, focusing on what steps you are taking each day to change your life, that you will finally achieve your goals. Until that day...you will struggle to find your way.

If you want a quick fix weight loss program then Punch Kettlebell Gym is not for you, I assure you from experience that what we teach here is the correct way to lose weight and get in shape which is why many of our clients now have the lean fit bodies they have always wanted and the quality of life they deserve!

About the Author:

Chris Gray has been in the fitness industry for over a decade now where he has made his mark as one of Delaware’s top trainers and club owners. Along with his many certifications Gray is also a best selling fitness author and is considered an expert in his field.

Gray’s latest co-authored book “3 Steps To Your Best Body In Record Time” hit the Best Seller’s list in 5 categories which resulted in his induction into the Academy Of Best Selling Authors.

Gray is also a regular contributor to multiple publications, most recently featured in USA Today Magazine, but it’s his experience that truly sets him apart from most making him the true expert in his field.

Chris started playing football at age 8 and continued competitively through college and into the semi-pro leagues for 4 years. Gray also an established bodybuilder and strength competitor, he has truly has made his mark in the sports. He has also competed nationally with an elite team of professionals in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge competing in 3 World Championships on featured on ESPN.

His very unique kettlebell training center located in Dover Delaware, is literally changing lives using techniques and equipment never before seen by most.

After years of witnessing people struggle every day to lose weight and get in shape Gray realized that most gyms and fitness programs set people up to fail right from the start by not providing them with all of the key elements needed to achieve success. It’s the failure to provide these tools that results in most people’s failure to accomplish their fitness and health goals.

Gray and his team have made it their mission to provide life changing results with their highly sought after training methods as seen in the Delaware State News, Dover Post, Wilmington News Journal, USA Today Magazine, and ESPN.

At Punch Kettlebell Gym Dover, Chris Gray and his team use integrity as the backbone of their life changing program, ensuring to provide all the essential tools that most programs miss and offer guaranteed results or your money back!


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