I wanted to tell you how I stay consistent and balanced and live in Consistency with Grace. This is what I have found that is working best with me as I have navigated through this year long journey. Of course, this isn't set in stone, so it's open for the ebbs and flows of life.
Workouts My preference is to commit to a workout program. This is one reason why I love Beachbody programs. IT COMES WITH A CALENDAR! I don't have to guess what I am going to do or decide which workout I'm doing or which body part(s) I will work on...I don't have to make that decision. It does it for me. This is awesome for a variety of reasons. I'm not a personal trainer. Now my coach is, and she's amazing, and she knows her stuff. Her experience and advice is so valuable to me. But because the programs are designed for you you don't have to be a trainer or a fitness expert to do the workouts. They are designed specifically to get results and to work what the program focuses on. When one workout in the program is not your favorite, you do it anyway. This is great for me because I have some workouts that I like more than others. And while I don't favor the others as much, I get them done because that is what the calendar says. And I feel like a badass when I get done with it still. I don't have the option to skip certain workouts because I just don't feel like it. Not an option. I get it done and I know I crushed it when it's over. What is Workout Grace? Workout Grace is best defined as: The state of recognizing when an unexpected rest day is acceptable. Basically when to know that it's ok the workout didn't happen, despite your best effort. Rather than a..."I got lazy and didn't feel like it" excuse. When you commit to the program, there are going to be days where the workout just cannot happen. Stuff gets crazy, unforseeable events take place that totally mess up your plans. That's OK. Do you hear me?! It's OK. You ARE NOT a failure. You are not totally derailed and unforgiveably forsaken to the land of Losers. We are perfectly imperfect and you don't wallow (or at least for long, it's normal to be a little bummed in the moment) and you don't let it stop you from trying again tomorrow. When I miss a workout on the calendar I put a little * to it. Now the more * means the more make ups and until they are done the program isn't over for me. So I try not to skip too many when I am fully committed to the program. So when stuff gets in the way and I miss a day (*cough cough*) or two workouts I work really hard to not let it get to me. Example, I am committing to P90x3 starting January 2nd. This is a 90 day program. My goal is to not miss and make up more than 1 week's worth of workouts. Now in 21 Day Fix, I limit that to 1-3 workouts over the whole 21 days. You set your goal. A lot of people have a catchy workout rule. 'Never miss a Monday' is a popular one. I love this one and I find it true that a Monday sweat really sets the whole week up for good times. But my mantra is that I don't go more than 3 days without a workout. One day, ok...two days...gah ok it's fine it's fine......by day three I'm feeling like "Seriously, Burlie, what's going on here". And on the 4th day, it's gotta happen. I find that after 4 days is when I really feel like I'm off the wagon and that loss of momentum and consistency is REALLY HARD to get back. Doable? Absolutely. But it's not easy and that's why I like my 3 day rule. How to control Consistency and when to extend that Grace How do you know when your excuse is acceptable? *Insert AMAZING TRIBE HERE* This is a group of supporters that encourages you in your health and fitness and life in general goals. They help control when to extend Grace and when to buckle down and crush the excuse and kill the workout. When you have daily check ins for ups and downs and sweaty selfies and food victories....it is truly the accountability that keeps you in the momentum and disciplined mode. You care because they care and we are there to support each other. So in Consistency in Grace : Workout edition conclusion 1. Commit to a workout schedule/program. It's written down and you do the workout. Don't avoid the ones you dislike. 2. Write down the ones that you miss....and by golly you're making them up at the end. 3. Don't miss more than 3 workouts in a row. Keep the momentum going! 4. Get a tribe that cares about you and your goals! Do you need one? :) see my Let's Connect tab! I'd be honored for you to join us and share your triumphs and struggles and results in your unique journey.
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