Fit For The Hunt

Health, Fitness, Hunting : Everything is Circular
 
By no means will I ever tell any of my clients, or anyone I meet, or anyone that exists in my life how to live their lives. That's just plain rude! And definitely none of my business. But, when I'm asked how I stay so "skinny" or how I can zip right up a hillside with very little effort, then I'll gladly share with anyone why staying in shape and trying to have what I perceive as a healthy lifestyle is so valuable to me. Why shouldn't it be at the forefront for any of us. And to me, having little eyes watching me at home is even more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle because my children are being conditioned by observing my choices, habits, and rituals on a daily basis. Ultimately, they will become a product of their environment. 

"How does health, fitness, and overall lifestyle tie into deer hunting?"  

I am so glad you asked!!! Let's take a journey down that rabbit hole, because ultimately your health and your mindset are the two biggest assets in your life that you do have control over, despite your genetics and/or current circumstances in your life.

Every year here in Wisconsin it seems we have at least one fatality in the deer woods due to an unexpected heart attack or some other health related issue. Most of which could have probably have been prevented. But at the same time I realize, too, that even some people given clean bills of health or that seem to be in top physical condition, can ultimately perish due to the unexpected curve ball life tends to throw at every single one of us.

Isn't it worth it to you you to give yourself a fighting chance? Why not be an inspiration to your family members or friends who could be struggling in their own way? Remember, overall health isn't just about the physical.Achievement of any goal in life starts in ones own mind first. And believe me, conquering our own minds is the #1 challenge anyone of us will ever struggle with with anything that happens in or lives.

Everything Begins With Mindset.... EVERYTHING!

I think it's safe to assume that many of us struggle with the discipline to overcome procrastination. We don't shoot our bows or guns enough when it comes to practice during the off season. We don't accomplish habitat improvements or hunting strategy projects we set out to achieve. We spend more time watching others on social media or TV instead of just getting off of our own duffs and getting to work.

We have to become aware of our own actions, and really, our own inactions when it comes to overcoming procrastination in our lives, And that is especially true when it comes to fitness and health. 

All to often I see good, honest people setting New Year's resolutions to get in shape. Yet by 3 weeks into their desire to transform they start to put it off. They hit the snooze button for "just 5 more minutes" or longer. They reach for their phones first thing when they wake up. And before they know it they've wasted a half our seeking fulfillment and a dopamine hit while ultimately ignoring what they intended to accomplish which eventually leads them back into their old habits of their daily lives.

What happened?

Simple. It's a lack of and failure to shift how they identify who they are.

For your life to change for greater success in any area of your life, including your goals for hunting and the great outdoors, you have to learn to focus on what you want and to shift your identity as though you are already that person you have set out to become. 

It's simply a paradigm shift!

You Are Never Alone! 

Throughout my journey to chase my own health and fitness goals, even starting my own business, I sought out people who had already accomplished the things I wanted to achieve. I was intimidated at first, but so glad I had the guts to reach out to these individuals because they have become some of my greatest mentors and friends. They are the ones who help hold me accountable to my intentions.

I look at my health and fitness from a different view. Sure, it is for my own well being. But it's deeper than that for me. My own journey, health and fitness have helped me help others chase their dream of being a better version of themselves for the coming deer seasons. 

I love helping people be able to climb hills better to reach their deer stands without taking breaks to catch their breath (NO, a motorized or battery powered vehicle is NOT the solution). To not tire so easily while dragging their harvest out of the woods. To ultimately being their own personal inspiration to others in their own lives.

Wrapping Up

Why go another season being out of shape? Why wait for everything to be right to start becoming a better version of the health you want to achieve? Why not have greater stamina and endurance, whether in your deer stand or at work? Where else in your life have you waited for everything to be right and it still hasn't happened?

The best time to start anything you want to accomplish in life is yesterday. Stop waiting for the stars to align.

No, for most of you deer and hunting probably aren't everything to you. Believe it or not, they aren't for me either. My wife, our children, and our family are the most important to me. I owe it to them to be the ultimate version of health and fitness, discipline and integrity that I can be.

Shouldn't you live a life that way? Why not? Why can't you?

The choice is yours! And if you are ready, people like myself are here for you.

"When the student is ready, the master will appear." - Bruce Lee

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