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When Life Gives You Obstacles Have A Plan in Place

Monday I shared my before pictures for my competition. The grand prize is a trip to Cabo and I am all in for that vacation!

Almost eight years ago I started a journey simply to be able to fit in my clothes again. Little did I know that simple journey would change the entire trajectory of my life. My original goal was to be able to wear all my clothes again but after smashing that goal I started to focus on building muscle and getting fit.

 I set my next goal to be 19% body fat. Sometimes I get close but I always fall back on old habits and derail my progress. This year I said no more!
So I have been focused (minus that New Orleans trip) and I am currently at 23.7% and I am committed to following the 28 Day program with 100% accuracy BUT I also know myself and I know my usual trip ups and so I did what any former crisis communication major would do and brainstormed all of my potential downfalls and what I will do when faced with them. I won't go over all of them because they are unique to me but wanted to give you an idea of the things I struggle with because even of those who coach others and seem to have it all together struggle.

1. Kitchen Mess Ups at work- Most of the time I don't have problems saying no to the food at work but when the kitchen messes up some of my faves it's fair game but now its 5-4-3-2-1- WALK AWAY! If this sounds dumb read The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins.

2. Removal of snacks- I eat five to six meals a day. This program cuts those out and I know it will take a week or so to my body to adjust to my new feeding schedule (3 big meals.) So I will focus on water and add in an extra total control (helps curb appetite) until I adjust.

3. Lower calories and complex carbs- I have been eating at maintenance for awhile now, which means this drop  in energy source is going to hit me hard but knowing it's coming I have my mind ready.

4. Those around me have the good stuff- In an ideal world I would live alone and have 100% control over the food in my house and have zero temptations in the pantry, fridge or freezer. That isn't how the world works so I told my loved ones not to offer me food or buy me my favorite things during the challenge. I will also use the 5 second rule for when they aren't around.


The thing is that life always happens. Nothing ever goes as planned. You have to know obstacles will come and sometimes you can plan for them and sometimes you can't. What matters is that you keep pushing for your goal. You get knocked down but you don't give up. Will I reach my goal? ABSOLUTELY! I am going until.... it could happen during this 28 day challenge or it could take a tad longer but I will get there. YOU CAN TOO! GO FOR YOUR GOAL!
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