Surviving the weekends~

Ahhh~it's Monday. It's the beginning of the week and time to get back to work. Today is the day where you look back at your weekend and either you stuck to your plan or you didn't. It's a struggle for even the most health conscious people and has been one my biggest struggles personally. That ONE cheat meal that we allow ourselves to have often leads to a cheat day  which turns into a cheat weekend. The weekend for most is Friday night dinner out, that get together on Saturdays, and most likely family Sunday dinner too.

I had a dear friend ask me recently while we were sharing our goals for the coming year  if it really is a huge deal to cheat on the weekends considering my size and activity level. My answer was of course,  Yes. I know without a doubt that my weekend habits play a major role in reaching my personal fitness goals.  I feel like most of my HARD work through the week is definitely derailed by the weekend. That was confirmed when I read an article yesterday  (Thanks Kim Dolan Leto) that was a serious eye opener.
There are 365 days per year with 104 weekends. That's 261 workout days (IF you are consistent) and 104 cheat days (you will be consistent) which break down to be 1/3 of the time you are cheating. No doubt your results will suffer greatly if you cheat the weekend. Now that's a game changer for sure!!

I'm not suggesting that we never have those little indulgences that we love but I am warning you that it's a slippery slope. I do believe  having a cheat meal is just as important as sticking to the plan. No one can be perfect all of the time~we are all humans and it's a learning process. The most important thing to remember is that if you do stay consistent, results will be greater, and I can tell you from personal experience that there is no better motivator than RESULTS!

Food for thought:
 Whether you pat yourself on the back for a job well done or slap yourself on the wrist for falling off the wagon, don't give up! This is a process! Rome wasn't built in a day and neither are healthy habits and strong bodies! You've got what it takes~BELIEVE in yourself and NEVER give up! Remember~ success isn't measured by how many times you fail~it's getting right back up that counts!

Stay tuned for the other half of my "weekend" post!


Jess