why reset?

with the ultimate reset starting in less than a week, TFNHQ is starting to focus on the purpose behind why we're committing to this program, specifically. are we doing it to lose weight? sure! are we using it as a cleanse to detox? of course! are we withholding caffeine, sugar & alcohol because we're masochistic? maybe... are we joining beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler for his three week journey because he's real handsome (for an older guy) & maybe this way we'll get to talk to him & then...wait, what? i think we got distracted....awkward. *cough* well...anyway! the point is, there are many reasons why we're choosing to do the program. so let's highlight a few of the main ones & perhaps they'll hit home with you too!

RESTART
coming from the name of the program itself, we're planning on giving our health a boost & jump start. not only will we remove all of the bad toxins from our body, but we'll hopefully feel better than we ever have before! starting a healthier lifestyle & becoming fit doesn't just mean you workout 7 times a week & eat a few salads, but then order out the rest of the time. it's believed that losing weight is only 20% exercise & the other 80% is "clean eating". if that's really the case, then this reset will rid ourselves of all the toxic chemicals that we've ingested over the years & our bodies will be freshly oiled machines (figuratively speaking) ready to keep moving forward.

GROW
a main goal of TheFitnessNerds is to grow in understanding about what we're doing to our bodies by exercise & nutrition. the reset is not just a detox, but a way to learn how to eat differently. by preparing each & every meal ourselves, we'll take a look at each ingredient that we'll put into our bodies, thus understanding how each one effects how we feel afterwards. after 3 weeks of this, we'll hopefully think twice about buying processed food that we had no control over how it was prepared. we will learn about clean eating & how to carry this habit for the months & years that follow the 21 day program.

BEGIN
lastly, & most importantly, we hope the cleanse will be the beginning of our journey to healthier lives. it's great to say to yourself "the diet starts today!" & most of the time we start with the greatest of intentions. however, we tend to get caught up in life & lose sight of what we're doing this all for. a little reminding never hurt anyone, so that's why you receive a cool bracelet with your kit to wear throughout the 21 days to remind you of what you're working towards. TFNHQ has a lot planned for 2013 (*cough*toughmudderpittsburgh*cough*) & we know that the reset will help us begin our training. we'll learn discipline by following the nutrition guide, but by documenting our journeys, we'll also learn accountability! both of these concepts will carry over into our training that will start directly after the reset.

so basically, what we're trying to say is that no matter what programs you're starting or changes you're making, never lose sight of what you're doing it all for. furthermore, if there's a goal or dream that you've always been afraid of setting for yourself, why wait a second longer? this is YOUR journey. no one can tell you no & if you don't do it for yourself, who will? so stop thinking & start DOING! it's your life. why not live it?

that's all, nerds! keep studying!
xx TFNHQ