One thing I occasionally hear from clients is that they need to pause their fitness and nutrition program. Maybe they’re in the midst of a busy time at work. Possibly they’re consumed with renovating their home. Maybe they’re going on vacation. Or perhaps, they’re overwhelmed with planning a party or family event.
There’s a problem with this approach. The pause button is ruining your fitness.
You see, the obligations never stop. Schedules never settle down. And by taking a break when things get rough or busy, the only skill you’re building is the skill of stopping.
In my experience, it’s much better to develop the skills needed to continue making SOME progress during busy, stressful times … instead of stopping altogether and starting over again in a few weeks … or months … or never.
Time Management
Plan your next day, including all standing appointments that are non-negotiable the night before. A written calendar or planner is best.
Forget Perfection
If you look at every episode of not making it to the gym or failing to prep healthy food as a failure, that will reinforce negative beliefs in your mind, and your mind is extremely powerful. It’ll allow you to sabotage your progress if you let it.
A Little Is Better Than Nothing
Striving for perfection during overly busy or difficult times sets you up to fail. If you can’t make it to the gym for a workout, take 15-20 minutes and get some movement in at home. Also, I am sure every meal or snack could be a little bit better. You’ll be amazed at what a difference these small victories make over time. In pursuing our health and fitness goals, being perfect is an unrealistic goal. So instead, be a little better each day and do it consistently. This is the key to success.
I can guarantee that hitting the pause button on your fitness and nutrition program will not help you achieve the body and health that you want. But, life goes on, and we have to learn to go on with it.
If you need help staying on track, I’d love to sit down with you for a free Custom Success Session, face-to-face or over a video call to discuss your goals and the steps you can take to achieve them. We’ll see how we can work together to give you the coaching and support you need to get the results you want. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, click the link below to GET STARTED.
