VOICES

I’m too busy. I have to take care of everyone else. I can’t afford it. I don’t have time. My body will never change. I‘m too tired. My family comes first. My life is out of control.

Any of these statements ring true to you? Really? Take a moment and ask yourself if they really, really do.


So often we get caught up in the daily stress of life that we don’t even recognize the negative thoughts running around in our heads. Negative thoughts are having a pity party—a “poor me” fest at our expense. And there is a HUGE cost for these negative thoughts. The BuddhaBabes live the philosophy of Henry Ford “whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

What is your attitude about working out? Do you enjoy it? Are you fully present while doing your cardio, or are you reading the gym’s picked over gossip magazines and instant messaging? Do you look forward to your Pilates sessions, or do you find them a chore? And what about those voices in your head? Is your internal monologue saying “Yes—I can do this and MORE!” or “I think I want to kill my trainer... I should cut this session short so I have time to drop off my laundry.”

We’re not saying that you need to police your every thought, but why not start to become aware of what is going on internally? Pilates is a mind/body practice; you can’t have one without the other. What you’re thinking about INternally will certainly impact you EXternally. If you constantly hear yourself saying “I can’t!” or “I don’t want to!” or “I’m tired!” or any other limiting thoughts, take that voice and turn it around. Start affirming, “I CAN!” or “I’m strong now!” or “I can do more!” Say what you need to hear to help get that annoying, negative little voice inside you a little quieter, and eventually it will be gone for good.

Ok, you may feel a little silly or find this “self talk” a little bit hokey, but it really works. Simply thinking positive thoughts and feeling positive feelings will make a change in your attitude. Don’t just read this, shrug your shoulders, and forget it. Put the affirmation in the NOW, not someday or in the future or after your kids are teenager—now! Say it today, say it tomorrow, maybe feel it next Thursday and but believe it NOW.

Affirmations don’t take a lot of time, and it doesn’t mean you have to necessarily talk about it, either. The BuddhaBabes live in NYC where some days can feel like the negativity surrounding us can literally swallow up…if you let it. For prevention, we take our affirmations with us on the subway! The point is, there are so many reasons why we CAN'T do something. What if we really examine all the things we CAN do?

We all want our lives to be in balance, but if the scale is tipped solely on the external side of fitness, it is not balanced. We assure you that you WILL look better and feel better if you get those voices aligned with your external goals, strength, stamina, a firmer booty, a sexy posture…whatever your personal goals are. It’s so much easier to stick with your Pilates and fitness lifestyle when your mind is aligned with your body. Think of it right on top of the crown of your head. Maybe it’s a crown of positive energy, radiating inward and outward as you maintain that balancing act.



The secret to true fitness is to keep doing it! Do it often! Do it well! Enjoy yourself while doing it!

We dare you to try focusing inward as you work your body on the outside! Notice what happens, and let us know.

Tracy Campoli