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So, what happens when your kids begin to play sports or they
get sick, or you get sick? This is what’s called derailment
which causes last week’s “ALL IN” attitude to get flushed
straight down the toilet.
The next thing you know, one week of missed workouts turns
into months of NO workout and now….you’re DOING ABSOLUTELY
NOTHING! Or my repeated scenario is: I get on track with my
healthy eating, then I go to a party or celebration that
includes one night of crappy eating and drinking and I run
right back to my comfort foods that add inches to my belly &
booty.
If you do the same, you might figure…What the hell, I give
up! Well, you’re right, what the hell? But what the hell are
you going to do about it? Giving up is NEVER an option!
That’s why you can’t be ALL IN ALL THE TIME! ALL IN leads to
NOTHING AT ALL! It’s a setup for failure.
How can you keep the momentum going, when parties,
functions, drinks and food a/k/a derailments set in?
You adapt!
There is no “perfect plan or situation” to lose weight!
Derailments happen - You just have to know how to adapt to
the situations that will more than likely impact your life
and health!!
Here are a few examples of the dreaded derailments:
1
Injuries – Even while injured, you can always do something.
Work the part of the body that’s healthy!! Focus on what
you can do, not what you can’t do! Work the uninjured area,
improve that area. It’s so easy to create excuses, so talk
yourself into getting back on track.
2
You can only make it to the GEM two times this week instead
of three to five days. Adapt - walk/run, work out at home
for 30 minutes, and/or ask for extra help (I’m available to
you – so use me…..lol)! No Excuses! Doing nothing is never
an option.
3
You go to your favorite restaurant and you’re surrounded by
all your favorite foods– Of course we all deserve to treat
ourselves occasionally, so eat the foods you love - on
occasion. Order it, share it, eat half of it – take the rest
home, or eat the whole damn thing. JUST DON’T BEAT YOURSELF
UP ABOUT IT – EAT IT, ENJOY IT, THEN GET BACK ON TRACK!! I
do this over and over again….and I’m okay with that.
Depriving myself of the foods I love is not an option.
4
You’re surrounded by people who try to squash your
motivation to lose weight. They love you just the way you
are. Problem is, you don’t want to be that person anymore –
Adapt! Invite them to join you in becoming healthier. If
they refuse –It’s okay. Don’t lose relationships based on
your new and healthier lifestyle choices. Accept your
friends and respect where they are in their life! But
politely inform them, that they will have to do the same for
you – mutual respect is the foundation of a strong
friendship.
5
Unexpected events occur, and you lose motivation to work out
or eat right! Adapt – “DSD” Do Something Dammit!! Call me!
Call someone you trust to motivate you to get back on track.
Sometimes all it takes is a chat with someone, even the
person in the mirror.
The ability to adapt is a huge part of what it takes to stay
on track to lose weight, to maintain weight loss, and to
live a healthier lifestyle. Learn to ADAPT to any given
situation – be it nutrition or fitness.
The next time you’re injured or you have to miss a class or
classes, or the kids need your attention (out of the
ordinary), tell yourself….How Can I Adapt, because DOING
NOTHING AT ALL IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME!
I hope to see you at Fabulously Fit GEM……..SOON!
Your Sista In
Fitness!!
Angela R. Steward
Owner & Head Instructor of
FABULOUSLY FIT G.E.M.
1855 S. Reynolds Rd., Suite C (In plaza w Garden Plaza)
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Email:
FabFitu@yahoo.com
Phone: 419-699-9399
Classes: Mon 9a & 6p, Tues 6p, Wed 6p, Thurs 6p & Sat 9a
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