It funny how we forget some of the best things we learn.
The best things I learned from Adam and RTP were to set yourself a challenge, plan the work,take daily photos, measure and compare and recommit daily and find someone to be accountable to.
Not difficult and I had it for a long time. But as you start to remove any of the pieces it starts to unravel.
Some of it came from wanting to believe I had learned and therefore could do it on my own.
The main piece as we all know is the accountability and leaving the SS caused that to slip.
So thanks once again, to all of you for being so welcoming. I need this. Can I do it alone, likely but its easier and a lot more fun as part of a large group.
Having re-identified all these crucial pieces had really got me back on track.
I did not realize quite how much till this morning.
Last night I hit the gym late and was a long way from my preset go wear goals. Put in an hour on the treddie I said. As I interspersed my time with HIIT and walking I started to watch the numbers.
Just looking at how close I was made me push myself on and on. The end result was 20 min longer than I wanted to spend but the culmination of it was hitting each and every target.
To say that it felt great would be an understatement.
The affect it truly had was making me want to hit those goals.
This morning I sent Rachel a quick email and in it gave her my update and my commitment.
100% for the next 2 weeks.
This got me down to the gym with no procrastination other than a quick skype/text with Jace...
Again I planned on an Hour. 45 min into it I realized that I needed to hit my 1/2 way mark before I left. Again 10 min more than I wanted, but I got it done.
-3.25. ahh yes well thats inches. Not a huge improvement but an improvement and that too provided me with further motivation. It was over a 3 week period but definitely going down.
So if you are struggling go back to the basics you know so well. They work and you know that because you have made them work.
So 14 days for me. I will post my results. I have to find a way to post a pdf on blogger.
Have a terrific Weekend every one.
C
California dreamin’
6 years ago
Great to hear you are so motivated! It's so true how quickly things can slide when you take a piece out of the puzzle.
ReplyDeleteJust this morning I was trying not to be amazed at how things (and people) come into your life just when you need them. I was trying not to be amazed because that's just the way life is. Acceptance is better than amazement. I think with acceptance comes belief. And we all know how important believing is. Being aware of, and believing in, those gifts is a great blessing.
Great post. Good for you for pushing through on the treadmill. I think it is common to slide here and there but the difference comes with getting back in there and stopping the backslide before it gets too out of hand.
ReplyDeleteGroup accountability is a good thing. it has spurred some of my past cardio workouts on to places i never thought i'd get.