Fit For Life: Bring Your “A” Game…
Saturday, May 30, 2015
To me, trying isn’t going to get you where you want to be, unless you have a plan, and execute it properly. Just randomly trying to do something you know nothing about will net zero results, and just waste your time. This is true for most things in life, where you don’t possess the expertise to accomplish your task or goal. It’s like trying to mountain climb without the necessary equipment, knowledge, or experience. At best, you will only waste your time or be embarrassed failing. At worst, you will get hurt.
I don’t give credit for trying, in this instance, but if you were properly prepared, and then failed, I would give you credit for trying. The definition of trying is to make an attempt or effort to do something/strive/or to do one’s best. When you just randomly go through the motions, with half an effort, that doesn’t constitute trying. No credit is given, until you legitimately give something a “try”. I have a brother with self-induced diabetes, and anytime we eat at family dinners, I get on him for eating dessert and high sugar items. He always lashes back at me to leave him alone, "I am trying to eat better". I always come back with, “if you want credit for trying, then really try. Don’t eat sweets.”
Trying? Or…Doing!
I believe that if you really give your best with a 100% effort, then you won’t be saying, “I’m trying”; instead you’ll be saying, " I’m doing!!" I had a great experience at a restaurant last weekend, and when I left, I was marveling at how great the service was, and how the waitress was well tuned into food/ gluten/ and how the items were prepared. She was on the ball from start to finish, and when the meal came out, the owner personally brought it to the table and asked if everything was to my liking. The food was great quality (grass fed beef), came out in a timely manner, and was prepared perfectly. After I left, I was talking to some friends, and in a tone of voice that sounded nothing short of “surprising”, I was telling them how great the experience was. I found myself stepping back to wonder why is it so shocking when we receive great quality? Isn't that how it is supposed to be? All the time? Most of the time? You see, that goes back to my only praising when things are 100% on pointe. I don't give credit for attempts, or partial completion. The same goes for fitness. You won't get credit for just showing up, but neither will you won't get results going at it half way, or just going through the motions. So, let’s step it up people, and put your best effort forward. Bring out your “A” game every day.
Related Slideshow: New England’s Healthiest States
The United Health Foundation recently released its 2013 annual reoprt: America's Health Rankings, which provides a comparative state by state analysis of several health measures to provide a comprehensive perspective of our nation's health issues. See how the New England states rank in the slides below.
Definitions
All Outcomes Rank: Outcomes represent what has already occurred, either through death, disease or missed days due to illness. In America's Health Rankings, outcomes include prevalence of diabetes, number of poor mental or physical health days in last 30 days, health disparity, infant mortality rate, cardiovascular death rate, cancer death rate and premature death. Outcomes account for 25% of the final ranking.
Determinants Rank: Determinants represent those actions that can affect the future health of the population. For clarity, determinants are divided into four groups: Behaviors, Community and Environment, Public and Health Policies, and Clinical Care. These four groups of measures influence the health outcomes of the population in a state, and improving these inputs will improve outcomes over time. Most measures are actually a combination of activities in all four groups.
Diabetes Rank: Based on percent of adults who responded yes to the question "Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?" Does not include pre-diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy.
Smoking Rank: Based on percentage of adults who are current smokers (self-report smoking at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and currently smoke).
Obesity Rank: Based on percentage of adults who are obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher.
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/
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