Do You Want to Change ?
I want to start today’s blog with something different. Today’s blog poses an important question, and I wanted to share a biblical story that asks the same question, then we’ll get into it…
John 5: 2-8
Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?”
“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.
Why did Jesus ask a man who’s been an invalid for 38 years if he wanted to “get well”? It’s such an interesting question. Of course the man wanted to be well, but there’s far more beneath the surface…
Many people want to lose weight. Everyone wants to look good, feel strong, and have more energy. But wanting something and being ready for it are two very different things.
I believe the majority of people aren’t actually ready to change.
They’re ready to wish.
They’re ready to talk about it.
They’re ready to start… eventually.
But real transformation doesn’t come from interest—True change demands sacrifice, discipline, and consistency long after the initial motivation fades.
So the real question isn’t, “Do I want to change?”
It’s: “Am I ready to do what change requires?”
The Hard Reality of Change
Some of the people who feel the most frustrated with their bodies are the same ones who struggle the most to follow through.
Why? Because big things are in the way.
It might be:
Deep-rooted habits
A mindset stuck in excuses or victimhood
Apathy or lack of urgency
Comfort with the familiar
Or simply not wanting to give up what’s easy
Change forces you to confront all of that. And if those things aren’t addressed, they will quietly sabotage every attempt you make.
You don’t rise to your goals—you fall to the level of your systems and habits.
Thinking About Change Isn’t the Same as Preparing for It
Maybe you’ve been reflecting more lately.
You’ve noticed:
Your energy isn’t where it should be
Simple tasks feel harder than they used to
You’re frustrated with how you look or feel
That awareness is important. It’s the first step. But awareness alone doesn’t create results. What matters is whether you’ve truly considered what your life will need to look like after you commit. Because real change requires real adjustment.
What Actually Needs to Change?
If you want to lose fat, build strength, and improve your health, here are the most common (and often overlooked) areas that must shift:
1. Your Daily Routine
Consistency beats intensity every time.
Setting a regular workout time
Structuring your day around movement, not convenience
Prioritizing sleep and recovery
If your schedule stays chaotic, your results will too.
2. Your Relationship with Food
This is often the biggest hurdle.
Eating with intention instead of impulse
Learning portion control
Reducing processed, high-calorie foods
Accepting that you won’t always eat for pleasure
You don’t need perfection—but you do need awareness and discipline.
3. Your Mindset
This is the foundation of everything.
Letting go of “all or nothing” thinking
Accepting discomfort as part of growth
Taking ownership instead of making excuses
Understanding that progress is slow and non-linear
If your mindset doesn’t change, your habits won’t stick.
4. Your Environment
Your surroundings either support you or sabotage you.
Keeping healthier food options accessible
Limiting triggers (junk food, late-night snacking, etc.)
Surrounding yourself with people who support your goals
Willpower is overrated—design your environment instead.
5. Your Time Priorities
You do have time—you just have competing priorities.
Reducing time spent on low-value activities (scrolling, TV, etc.)
Scheduling workouts like non-negotiable appointments
Planning meals instead of reacting to hunger
If it’s not scheduled, it’s optional. And optional rarely happens.
6. Your Expectations
Unrealistic expectations lead to burnout.
Fat loss takes time
Strength takes consistency
Visible change often lags behind effort
If you expect quick results, you’ll quit when they don’t come.
7. Your Accountability
You need something that keeps you honest.
Tracking workouts or steps
Monitoring food intake
Having a coach, partner, or system in place
Without accountability, it’s easy to drift back into old habits.
8. Your Willingness to Be Uncomfortable
This is the separator.
Working out when you don’t feel like it
Saying no to foods or habits you enjoy
Pushing through plateaus and slow progress
If you’re only committed when it’s easy, you’re not committed.
So… Are You Ready?
It’s okay if the answer is “not yet.” But be honest with yourself.
Because once you are ready—truly ready—you’ll stop negotiating with the process. You’ll stop looking for shortcuts. You’ll stop starting over.
You’ll just do the work. And when that happens, everything changes.
Last Thoughts
You don’t need to be perfect to transform your health.
But you do need to be willing.
Willing to change your habits.
Willing to change your mindset.
Willing to change your life.
Willing to be coached and accept help.
If you are, then let us coaches do our job. We’ll push you, challenge you, encourage you, and guide you towards healthier habits. We’ll help you Transform Your Life Through the Journey of Training.
-Tanner