The constant battle with one’s body image pulls us in so many directions.
Do we cede to the images on social/mainstream media of how we should look?
Hardly. These bought and paid for opinions directed towards us seek to make us lighter, yes, but in pocket only. It truly is a mind game – one of perceptions.
What’s needed is honesty and that is the hardest part of our whole life.

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So what’s stopping me from getting up early and going for that run or ride?
The answers are many but how true are they? The cold hard facts are I have allowed laziness and apathy to replace, enthusiasm, desire and commitment.
Sure, they used to be there but just allowing a single bump in the road to throw me off my path is a testament to my weakness of spirit and betrayal to my entire being.
Having recently qualified as a yoga instructor, I have learned – and am still learning – more about myself and the veils I have used over the years to deflect from the work I need to apply to myself before I can truly be of help to others.

Our truth is hard, it’s uncomfortable

I have a long way to go on this journey, but what’s clear is the need to find inner peace. I was not aware I had a yoga instructor inside of me – that would never have been a conversation between my friends and I – I just hadn’t given it a thought.
However, I’ve always been drawn to the easy-going persona and one who – although far from being perfect – isn’t comfortable being judgemental towards others. I am, however, extremely awesome at being self-judgemental and that is where my work needs to start. We all carry baggage, from childhood, teen years, adulthood, we carry it. Some maybe less than others. It maybe that our picture/story becomes clearer with age as we have the maturity to address our
skeletons in the closet. Finding our truth is hard, it’s uncomfortable – occasionally there may be some light-hearted episodes – but it can also shed light on the darkness of the soul. Our soul thrives on light yet through our modern lifestyles we have covered and smothered it with veils and facades – ably supported by our egos and presented as our personalities.

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I wouldn’t say it was embarrassing, nor ugly, but it was moving, surprising, incredibly deep and profound. I was in a Gentle yoga class with one of my favourite teachers (she co-owns with her partner). She’s very spiritual, authentic and raw – anyhow, I’m in a supine posture when I suddenly felt an overwhelming flood of tears in my eyes. Conscious of my surroundings, I didn’t want to disturb anybody but also knew it was safe to express what was coming up. This was about two months before the same studio ran a teacher training course which my wife encouraged me to sign-up for (I previously had not even considered myself as a yoga instructor). From the moment I signed up, I’ve never doubted my decision and have questioned why it’s taken me so long in my life to find out what I should’ve known for so long. That is only part of my story.

Humbly
Tony

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As the clock chimed to herald the arrival of a new year, many of us were questioning our vows to do more and in some cases, do less in order to improve our perception of happiness.

It’s nearly half way through the year now, so how’s that going for you?

Were the goals achievable?

Maybe.

If not. Were they realistic?

For many people, the desire to lose weight, get fit, stop smoking, cut down on the booze is all achievable but how we attempt to realise these goals may not be realistic.

I see it all the time, especially at the beginning of the year.

It’s as if we conform to the pressure of making new years’ resolutions only to feel deflated and defeated if, we stumble at the first or second hurdle.

What we need to remember is the goal remains the same, be it weight loss or even making more time to do the things which give us pleasure, seeing friends, family etc.

It’s all about planning and being honest in our goal setting.

We have created a society which expects immediate solutions to any and all problems. That’s not achievable, right?

In terms of excess fat loss or general improvement in our overall health and fitness, set the long term goal but then break it down into smaller goals that can be ‘chipped off’ along the way.

Let’s say you wanted to lose 20kg (assuming you had that to lose).

That would be the long term goal.

You may not be able to stick to a healthy eating plan and train diligently every day until you lose that 20kg.

This may not necessarily be due to self discipline, it may be due to pre existing health conditions, family commitments, work or a host of other reasons.

It really comes down to getting back to basics.

Do the exercises and eat foods that give you pleasure and are beneficial to your health and that will assist you to reach your goal. If you don’t like it, you’re less likely to do it or eat it.

For some people, finding a motivational friend is their only way to get started. While this is good, remember, it’s your goal and the only person who can make it work is you.

Avoid the well meaning friend who knows everything about not much and will turn every session into a competition.

It’s not about them, it’s about you.

Let’s get that new year’s resolution back on track, give me a call and together we can re set those goals, and more importantly, the path to achieving the results you deserve!

Tony Grant

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Well to say I am excited about the launch of my website is an understatement. The time is right to have a website presence that represents who I am and what I believe in, as well as act as a portal for interesting things I come across in my field from time to time! I believe in empowering people by improving strength and fitness. I believe everyone deserves a high quality of life that is free from restrictive movements that cause pain and discomfort. Such ailments can be alleviated through remedial massage. Allow me to join with you on your journey to good health and wellbeing!

Please explore the site, tell your friends and family about it, because the more people we have finding empowerment, and a better quality of life, the happier we can be.

Welcome to TGFIT!

Sincerely,

Tony Grant

Director TG FIT

Remedial Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer

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