Simple.

I host an online accountability group and we do daily check-ins and set weekly goals. One of the participants this week stated her goal as this:

"When I workout, go hard.

When I eat, eat simple."

I love this!

I love Beachbody. I love all of the programs at all of the fitness levels. I love that every program comes with a nutirition guide to help people know where to start and get THE BEST results.

Here's the problem, my personal problem, if I don't do it, it's never going to work.

I've been at this get healthy journey for several years. I know what works for me. I've spent a lot of time getting to know how MY body works. I've learned how some "good for you" foods make me feel horrible. I know I can't do high intensity/high impact workouts before the sun comes up. I know that every 3-5 weeks, for 1-3 weeks, I'm going to lose all motivation, hurt everywhere, crave sugar and cry at the drop of a hat (including when I have nothing to wear/that fits right).

So why is it I find myself trying to keep up with the latest and greatest. Why do I feel horrible about myself when I commit to things I know my body is not going to allow and I end up quitting.

Yes, I need discipline, especially in my nutrition. I'm fairly certain however if I stuck to the motto above, worked hard and ate simple, this journey would go a lot smoother.

I need to think about what my current goals are. I need to consider life as is currently happening. Personally, life is changing at a pace I can't currently keep up with. All good! But I just don't have time for some of the extras I once did. Maybe one day that will happen again, until then it's time to get back to MY reality. It's time to stop comparing my journey to anyone else's. It's time to use all the tools, really use them in the way they work for me!

With that being said, I've tried 80 Day Obsession twice and I have failed miserably twice. I just do not have, or cannot, or maybe will not make the time to do the program as written. I loved most of the workouts but I just cannot do the hour some of the days required.

I can however commit to my morning walks and a 30 minute strength training workout at least five days a week. Thankfully, Beachbody on Demand offers me all of the programs online so I am excited to start making my own hybrids. I can make them a week at a time, taking into consideration my week ahead. This seems way less overwhelming to me.

I do want to say kudos to everyone absolutely ROCKING 80 DAY OBSESSION!!! I dream to one day be as committed as you. I am loving watching your progress, do not give up!

But for now, I need to do what works for me. Of course I'm still going to post my progress, and I'm much more hopeful there will be progress this way. 

You can find me here: https://www.facebook.com/mandyhazelfitness/

I'll post my weekly calendar in my accountability group each Sunday too. If anyone would like to join me in my weekly workout calendar adventure, let me know! 

Oh, and nutrition? 

While planning I will:

⇨ Think about containers for balanced nutrition

⇨ Think about consuming natural/ non processed foods

⇨ But count calories

It was almost a year ago I declared I wanted to simplify things. Figure this out as a lifestyle. I believe ever since then life has turned nearly upside down in every imaginable way and I've allowed that to be an excuse. Not anymore. I'm ready to do this! I'm ready to figure out how to balance difficult choices and living life.

Who's ready to do this with me???