I can’t tell you how many times I have said, “Monday starts
a new way of living for me!” Then Monday comes and I’m living my new life,
eating healthy, exercising and being positive about it. That’s a workout in
itself! But then Friday comes and that’s when I return to the old me. Well, I
can’t miss happy hour with co-workers and Saturday night is always date night.
And who doesn’t like a nice southern style home cooked meal after church on
Sunday? Then the cycle repeats itself. It’s time to break that cycle.
As long as I can remember, I’ve always been taller and
bigger than all of my female classmates and most of the male ones too! J I mostly used this to
my advantage during my basketball days. Who wanted to try to box me out?! Nobody!
Even though I was bigger than most, I was still in pretty good shape. My coach
didn’t play! But now, those days are long gone. It is up to me to get my body
summertime fine. Needless to say, I haven’t been doing too good of a job. Here
are a few things that I plan on doing to help me along my journey.
Prepare My Meals
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Truest words I ever
did hear. I jack myself up every time I do not plan my meals out. Preparing
meals starts even before you go to the market. Get a calendar and figure out
what’s on the menu each night of the week. Proceed to make your grocery list.
Sounds easy right?! Ok, here’s the hard part. STICK TO IT! DO NOT, I repeat, DO
NOT roam aimlessly down the cookie aisle. It will get you every time! (It also
throws off your budget!)
Make a Workout Schedule
That same calendar that hangs on your refrigerator with each
day’s menu can also be used for your workout schedule. Same as preparing meals,
you MUST stick to it. It can get complicated knowing how busy your life can
get. Just like it is second nature to get up and go to work at least five days
out the week, the same goes for working out. Make sure that you make your
workout fun! It’s easy to get off schedule if you dread your fitness plan.
Find an Accountability Partner
It is imperative to have an accountability partner who has
the same mind set as you. You know, keep you on track when you feel like
falling off. Sometimes you need that encouragement from another person. This
could extend way further than fitness. In order to have a good accountability
partner, you have to be one. Make sure you check up on them throughout the week
to ensure the goals that they set will be met. I suggest that your partner is
also someone you’re pretty close to. You can’t be afraid to call them out on
something they are not supposed to be doing. But remember to be gentle, the
tables will turn!
Set Realistic Goals
I am so that chick that would count how many months until
summer to get my body snatched. Here I go: “Ok. So I have to get into that
bathing suit that I bought. I only need to drop 60 pounds in about three
months. It’s definitely doable!” Stop the press! Lol. I have to laugh at myself
on this one. Is it doable? Possibly. But I’m pretty sure it’s unhealthy as
well. You can set weekly goals to get to your ultimate goal. There will be
times that those goals will not be met. Do not get discouraged, just go harder!
It’s inevitable! If you stick with it, you will demolish your goals!
Who’s with me?
Here are a few reasons why I’m ready to break this cycle:
5. I want to show myself and others that you can do anything
you put your mind to.
4. Who doesn’t like a little (more) attention?!
3. I want to become a healthier me.
2. God calls us to be our best selves!
1. I want to be SNATCHED and ready to SERVE!!!!!!!!!! J
Are there any reasons why you would like to become healthier?
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