There is the old story about the famous preacher who joined one of america’s most select community’s, and how his unconventional ways converted a church full of people, who always turned up to church but never listened.
The first day the preacher showed up, he gave a rousing one hour lecture, and for the first time in that church’s history, got a standing ovation. The elder’s were thrilled and confirmed that they had made the right choice in their new preacher.
The second Sunday came and the preacher made exactly the same speech, more or less word for word for one hour again, and still got applause, although many had questioned its content, as it was the same as the week before.
The third week came, and the same thing happened, word for word and exactly for 60 minutes, the same message was broadcast and this time the elders were questioning the preacher’s one message theme, was this a joke or did he just one speech or was he just forgetful and forgot to change the lecture?
The next week comes and guess what? The same speech again, and this time as unrest starts amongst the congregation, the elders pull him to one side and ask him what the heck is going on? He then goes back out to the congregation and tells them, and the elders, that as long as the community acts the way it is, he will keep giving the same message until they actually “get it”, and apply his all encompassing message into their lives, and take the double standards out of their lives, no point showing up for church if they were committing sins all week long! We all know of such places don’t we? His methods may have been extreme, but hopefully you get the point!
Anyway, the point is that if you keep getting the message of doing 2-3 resistance workouts per week, 2-3 cardiovascular workouts per week, eating plenty of fresh fruit and veg, lean proteins, good carbs, sleep well, drink enough water and do things in moderation, you are bound to do well short and long term. How many of you know what to do, but never get around to doing it, actions speak louder than words so let’s forget all the excuses and compromises, let’s do it!
Keri
Think that its called brainwashing Ke. But your right of course, if you repeat it often enough its bound to sink in with me. Sunday next is my start day, I will be goin for a 1 hour walk or cycle. D Day 27
You are making an excellent recovery and make sure you take it easy to begin with, you will then improve greatly throughout 2010.
not sure if the true message was brainwashing either, i think the preacher was fed up of giving his weekly message, and his congregation continued their sinful existances despite “keeping up appearances” on a sunday! Most people turned up to the church to feel better about themselves, so they could justify their non-christian actions the rest of the week/year. a bit like a lot of gym members, they pay the direct debit, never go after the first month and feel better simply because they are a “gym member”, never actually taking part in good workouts or eating well.
Not my way of giving a message or most people’s i would have thought either. And not getting involved in religion either!!