How can I stay on track?
What if I lose my resolve and eat too much, or too fast, or the wrong things?
Accept Imperfection
To begin with, allow yourself to think in terms of weeks rather than days.
If you cannot work out on a scheduled day due to traveling commitments for work deadlines, simply work out the next day. Allow yourself the ability to switch will mean that you will rarely miss a workout.
Your workouts may not look perfect either. If you cannot do a regular workout, do a body weight workout, or intervals on the stairs, or go for a run or a swim. Perhaps look into a spin class or Zumba class at a local gym.
Each day, ask yourself: “If I cannot do what was asked of me or what I expect of myself, what can I do? What can I manage (physically, emotionally, mentally) now? Once you have answered that question, then go do it. The bottom line is to exert yourself – in some form. After all, the body only really know hard work. It does not know what you scheduled.
Regardless what you do, stay active. And guess what? The pounds will come off and you will get stronger and fitter and there will come a point despite the emergencies and upheavals that you will actually look forward to your workouts as a way of helping you handle all the stress.
The bottom line…
Just do it – something – anything – to combat the stress of your everyday life!
