Dedication

      So here I am on vacation in Florida.  It's a little rainy at times but that is to be expected.  I find myself relaxing each day and my thoughts rarely return to my life in San Diego.  Family is all around and I am completely enjoying myself.  Even with all of that, I still go to the gym everyday to push my limits and test my mind and body.  There is no relaxation in the gym.  It's all business and staying focused on the ever-evolving prize is a must.  Motivation peaks and adrenaline kicks in to carry me through my torture.  Never give up, never surrender.  This is me punching back at life.  This is my dedication
      No matter where you are or what you are doing, there is no excuse for skipping out on what is important.  You can't succeed in the gym with occasional visits.  Try going to work occasionally, when you feel like it, and see how long the business tolerates it.  There is so much that we do in our daily routine that is trivial and sometimes even counterproductive.  Why can't we take the time to show dedication to ourselves and others by working to become better physically?  A stronger body works in line with a stronger mind and together they create a stronger person. 
       A few words about vacations.  Many people see vacations in different ways.  Some feel that a vacation should be spent in beach chairs under a warm sun, with a cool breeze blowing though.  Others feel that vacations should be spent in parties all day and all night.  Choose your thoughts on this wisely.  One night of binge drinking will set you back about 2 weeks in the gym. Lack of sleep will only compound that effect. 
       When you choose to take a vacation, choose wisely.  It is about easing your tensions of day to day stress but it is also about having time to work on yourself and your own priorities.  Show some dedication and some restraint.  Prove to yourself that fitness is a lifestyle and not an activity that can be foregone on a whim.  A few drinks is fine as long as you don't overdue it.  One or two workouts missed is not a big deal, as long as they aren't consecutive and compounding.  Enjoy yourself,