“The course of a fitness journey never did run smooth”
When you are planning to loose those last 10lbs at 2 lbs a week you assume this will take you 5 weeks and you will be done. But- did you factor in the girls weekend in New York? Or your birthday dinner? Did you plan in emotional eating or forgetting to pack a lunch when you are working an eight hour shift? Life happens!
No matter how great your diet and exercise plan look on paper- it is putting in the work that is going to get you the results. Life is full of setbacks big and small and those setbacks can add up making your time to achieve your goal longer than you expected.
When these unplanned events happen there is one way you can move forward- being prepared for them when they do. When the plan is made and the goal is set before you begin write down obstacles that could happen and your plan to overcome them. This will be your cheat sheet! Carry this with you in your food journal or day planner this way you will not think quick in the moment and sabotage your plan. Another good idea would be to give yourself an extra two weeks in your plan in case a setback does occur- this way you will not be frustrated and give up when you don't meet the time requirement set out.
YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY IS FULL OF SPEED BUMPS WRITE YOUR OWN ROAD MAP:
I FORGOT MY LUNCH:
Keep a few snacks at work or in your purse for emergencies! Some options: almonds, protein powder, low sugar protein bars- this way if you do forget a lunch you will be able to fuel your body.
EMOTIONAL EATING
When something occurs that is out of our control we often reach for food to make us feel better. The real question is- How long will that food satisfy the void? The truth is food cannot fulfill you emotionally it is made to fuel your body for daily functions and if you treat it in this way you will be less likely to use it for therapy. You may not have control over the ups and down's of your life but you do have control over your diet! Instead of feeling guilty after eating something you shouldn't have you will feel accomplished for overcoming your craving and this will make you feel more positive :)
*Make yourself a note in your planner or food diary about what food does for your body. Make a list of things you can do instead of eating to relax your emotions or write the number of a friend or loved one you can talk to when your feeling down.
WEEKEND AWAY
Just because your friends are eating whatever they please does not mean you should indulge too! You are given the upper hand on this situation since it is a planned event. Find out what restaurants you plan to eat at and call or check out their website to decide on your meal options before you go. This will take the stress of trying to find a healthy option away because you will already be prepared! Pack some healthy snacks in case your friend's decide to grab something quick and you are without an option at the pit stop they choose.
Be prepared for obstacles and setback because life is full of them! It will make you stronger mentally when you are able to move through the barriers. You will appreciate and recognize the achievement of your goal to a higher extent when you have done the best you possibly can to achieve it!
Your Friend In Food and Fitness,
Sarah Rennick
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