If you’re reading this, you’re likely aggravated about your current situation. Maybe you’ve fallen off of your fitness routine, maybe you’ve once again lost sight of the goals you wanted to accomplish, or maybe you find yourself sinking deeper into the pit of despair (5 points if you get this reference) with no hope of rescue.
If I may interrupt your lovely wallow in self-pity, no one is coming to save you. Harsh? Yes. Aggravating? Yes. But, at the end of the day, you are your own knight in shining armor. Your path to victory, your jaunt through the Floran/Guilder Fire Swamp, requires you to navigate your trials and tribulations… AND WIN!
So, as you lay there, sinking deeper into emotional quicksand let me ask you: Are you tired of being overcome with (insert emotion here)? Are you willing to deal with the discomfort of change to escape your current situation?
You are perfectly capable of righting your capsized boat. You can get back on track. Sure, it may require a “come to your *insert deity here*” moment and planning, but you can do it!
If you need a little guidance, here are some easy ways to get on track:
- Talk to your support group about how you’re feeling and what you need.
- Set a plan for your week. Which days are you training, studying, etc.? What times of day are you doing each? If you don’t know how to time block your calendar, it’s worth the time it takes to google it.
- Set minimums for each thing you wish to tackle. (I will go to the gym 3x/week, I will drink 100 oz of water 5x/week, etc.)
- Don’t wait. If you can do something now (going on a walk, getting off the couch, adding veggies to the plate, etc.) do it! Action is always going to be beneficial.
If your goals are fitness based here are some specific things to do:
- Set a water minimum each day. Start drinking water the moment you get up to get in the habit of reaching for it!
- Set a minimum number of steps each day! If you’re far off, make sure you’re getting 20-minutes of walking in 3x a day to make the goal more attainable!
- Get movement in 3x/week. Whatever it is, commit to 3!
- Have grace with yourself when things go off plan. We operate in a rule of thirds! 1/3 of the time, things will be great. 1/3 of the time, things will just be okay, and the last 1/3 is going to be straight garbage. If that ratio stays intact, guess what! You’re right on track!
If you need additional help, be sure to email: lparrinello@soldierfit.com so she can help build you a game plan that works for you!
Sending you all the things you need in this holiday season,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Soldierfit
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