|  Abandon Expectations
Each and every one of us has our own unique strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and shortcomings--so why is it that we feel the need to compare our progress to that of other people? You and you alone know how hard you're training, so why let an arbitrary benchmark such as being able to do the splits or running a mile discourage your progress if you aren't able to achieve it? Discover why these five fitness benchmarks are worth abandoning in the spirit of keeping your motivation and spirits high!
| + Read More | | |  | | Our first story in this week's Weekly Spark is one that hits close to home for this girl. For as long as I can remember, I've been pretty flexible. Standing on one leg in full tree pose? I do that while I'm talking on the phone. Touching my toes? I'm 5'2'', so no problem. Backbend? Feels great. The splits? That's another story. Even when I was pretty serious into gymnastics, I could never reach a full split and I've not gotten any closer as I've gotten older. In yoga class, I always cringe when we go into the runner's lunge pose. Not being able to get into the pose always feels like I'm failing and everyone is watching. But it has nothing to do with my ability--no, it has to do with the length of my hamstrings and hip flexors and how my body is built. I can work toward a split, yes, but even if I never get there, it's okay. Remember that the next time you come up against a fitness wall. Every single person has something they can't do and want to do, so you're in good company. | | | The Highs & Lows of Motivation
Sometimes, motivation can come and go more often than New York City subways. Often, there's a trigger like a long day at work or a bad argument with a friend that leaves you feeling like you want to sink into the couch. Other times, it's nothing, just a blase feeling. Instead of giving into motivation's down days, though, you can train your brain to overcome those feelings and still go after your goals. Find out how now.
+ Read More | | | | | Cancer Couldn't Stop Jane
After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, Jane knew it was time to take control of her health and lose weight. Her story of perseverance and dedication to her health will inspire you to set new goals for yourself and believe that you can do more than you ever thought possible.
+ Read More | | | | | Abracadabra?
Weight loss is an amazing journey and an amazing accomplishment. What is it not? A magic pill for solving all your problems. Hitting your weight loss goal comes with a lot of benefits and in many ways you'll feel like a new person. But lingering issues and certain circumstances will not change just because the number on the scale is different. Before you set yourself up for unrealistic expectations, learn about the things that won't change with weight loss alone.
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