August has been a TOUGH month...

 As I'm reflecting on this past month - emotionally and mentally has been a brutal one! I don't know what happened or what the real issue was/is, but it has been hard to stay focused and "on point" with the nutrition and workouts...

I think it all started when I went on vacation and had a "treat meal"... it totally threw my game off for some reason. It was NOT my first treat meal by any means, but just the mindset was maybe off to get back on plan the next day.

Today's workout I was motivated, positive mindset, ready to rock it out and COMPLETE the workout with Coach.  I completed the first block (out of 3 usually) and then I started to feel nauseous and light headed (like I was going to pass out). I had to stop. THEN the discouragement and frustration kicked in.  I was trying not to have negative self talk, but MAN is it hard NOT to do!

What do YOU do to get out of a funk/mental block? I'm trying and I know that Rome was NOT built in a day, so neither will my body. I know this is part of my journey, but dang it! I hate feeling like I'm back-tracking or slowing down my progress... I LOVE seeing those GAINS of inches being lost every 2 weeks and seeing my body change.

Y'all pray for me and leave some tips on how to push through the frustration... 💕💗💕💗

Back Into the Grind...

 It's been a few weeks since I have posted.... 

I have been in a weird, funky place mentally and having some difficulty snapping out of it for some reason. Normally, I deal with whatever the issue is and keep it movin'  - HUSTLIN'! 

But not these past 2 weeks. I don't know if I just hit a MINOR wall? My 50th birthday coming up and living in a state that I'm not real happy to be in at the moment? Feeling isolated? Is it hormones? Feeling/being tired all the time (or at least feels like it)? 

But here's the thing - I've been here for almost a year with the same circumstances, why is it affecting me these past 2 weeks? 

All I know is, I better get my act together and get it going! I have goals to slay! I have dreams to be reality! I have a vision for myself and where I am sitting right now...is NOT it!

Has anyone else hit that wall and if so, how did you overcome it mentally to get back in the game?

I need some adjustments and encouragement to get through this spot... 

Progress and Struggle...

 Yes, it has been a little bit since I last wrote... I've been on vacation in Kentucky to see old friends, that are actually more like family! I meal prepped, exercised, but I did have 2 HUGE treat meals in 10 days.... THIS people...IS NOT GOOD!!!

I failed to realize how much it would not only affect me physically, but mentally. In my mind, at the time, I was enjoying ONE meal. The rest of the time I was eating on plan, exercising - the whole nine.

HOWEVER.... looking back, if I was truly honest with myself... I was NOT on plan. Little snacks here and there at the lake. Oh one little handful of trail mix won't hurt. UH...but it did.

I gained weight, my measurements were at a plus, and I had to be honest with Coach.

So how do you recover from something like this??

I accept where I "oopsed" or "messed up" or even "failed" and we start with the VERY NEXT MEAL to get back on track nutritionally. 

But here's the hard part... MENTALLY. This is where the game really changes. Yes, I can meal prep for days and measure every morsel of food - which is important, but mentally is where the battle is. So... on my drive home to WI from KY, I was able to really think, soul search, and get myself "right" mentally for the long haul. Not just the next 2 weeks, but the long haul. I had to remember, "What is your dream"? I want to be on stage to compete. Then I need to do what it takes, NO MATTER WHAT to get there.  

I think the best plan for me in the long haul of things is to break it down 2 weeks at a time. Check in with Coach, get my new meal plan, prep, workout 100% with her and just focus on that time frame. Next thing I know, it's check in time again and a new meal plan! 

How can I help you on YOUR journey? Comment below...let me know you were here!