Understand That Judgement is Inevitable

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Every minute of every day we are being judged. It does not matter what we do or do not do. It’s one of the hard truths about life.

But I think it’s time to make a change. It’s time to adopt the mindset that if you’re going to get judged you might as well get judged for doing something that makes you happy like spending time with family, getting fit and healthy, or being a total nerd and learning about something new and fun.

You can’t please everyone. There is nothing you can do to make everyone happy and avoid the haters, nay-sayers, and judgement of others. Anyone who has ever done anything significant has come up against criticism and judgement.

You can choose to listen and let it impact you. Or you can choose to go with instinct you feel kicking you in the gut. Chase your goals and use the criticism as your fuel.

The bigger your goals, the harder you work, the harder the judgement you’ll receive. Use that as a metric to the direction you’re headed.

But also take the time to seek out those who support you and want to help you on your journey. When it comes to health related goals one of our favorite sayings is “fitness is a byproduct of relationships and culture.” Surround yourself with like-minded people who aren’t criticizing you because you’re on the same journey you’re on. Then take the outside hate and turn it into your anthem for success.

MICHAEL GAINES

Founder & Head Coach

My career started as a personal trainer at your typical “big box” gym franchise. Although it was a challenge from day 1, I was ready for it – clients at 5 am, clients at 9 pm; clients who aspired to be collegiate athletes; clients who had never exercised; clients who wanted a “quick fix” and crash diets; clients who were lost; and clients who were stepping into the gym for the first time.

It was a daily challenge working with a “one size fits all” program and platform created by executives focused on profit over people. Everyone is so different, so why is the program the same for each person?

I became continually frustrated – how was anyone supposed to hit their individual goals with a program created for an “average” person. How were my clients ever going to feel encouraged when their progress and success was based on impossible standards? It was wrong, and I was determined to do something better.

There needed to be a genuine collaboration of long-term strategies aligned with our member’s unique goals and lifestyles. Couple that with a safe place where they are heard, seen, and understood. Where programs for exercise, diet, lifestyle changes, conquering health battles, and gaining control are creatively designed, individually prepared, intelligently managed, and continually monitored. It took some time to get it right, but I finally curated a program in a place where each member is individually recognized, yet part of a like-minded community. A place we call The X…and a program that is Proudly Different.

My name is Michael Gaines, and I am the proud founder and head coach of The X. Before you ask…the answer is yes – I hold numerous certifications and have put in years of research that serves as the backbone of every individual program we curate. Our members are my family, and it’s hard to articulate the joy I get watching them triumph over their health, fitness, and diet battles. The results are real, long-term, and rewarding. Stop in and say hello. Tell us how you define success and we’ll help you get there!

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