Why We Want To Get Fit… And Why We Admire Fitness In Others
Who Doesn’t Want To Be Fit?
The ability to get fit, stay healthy and be attractive is held in high regard by both men and women. We seek these traits for ourselves, admire and even envy it in others and are secretly tormented when we don’t have them.
But where did all these fitness, health and beauty desires come from?
Have you ever wondered why that “little voice of disappointment” speaks to you when you look in the mirror and DON’T like what you see, or when you FAIL to perform one of life’s activities as well as you would like?
“You’re out of shape… time to get fit!”
The “little voice” reminding you that you are not the best you can be, and you better do something about it.
“Better get fit… or you’ll be sorry!”
That “little voice” coming from someplace deep down inside, haunting you with the knowledge your body and physical abilities are lacking.
“You should be ashamed of yourself… GET FIT!!!”
No, this is not brought on by some vain, selfish desire, or as a side effect of mass-media brainwashing… but rather originates from one of the most basic, primal instincts we all share.
This is the survival of the fittest instinct talking.
This “little voice” is a remnant of human evolution… where we developed the principles governing the human body and the physical abilities and traits allowing us to survive, flourish and excel as a species for thousands of years.
The little voice wants you to develop the physical abilities needed to survive, flourish and excel in your natural environment. Instinctively, you want to get fit.
Nature wants you to develop the lean, muscular, athletic body exemplifying the physical abilities of fitness. Nature wants your to have the physical appearance accompanying fitness.
Ultimately, that little voice wants you to be the best you can be. And it will not be silent until you do something about it.
That is why you look for workout programs, nutrition and lifestyle advice… to quiet that little voice in your head that refuses to stop nagging you until you become the best you can be.
