When I started the year I was good about going to the gym and trying to eat healthy, but after 2 months I have started to slack off. So this is my update and my recharge.
First reasons that many people don't stick with their goals is because they don't have a clear picture of why they are doing it in the first place. My goals are as listed.
-I want to have the energy for adventures, to do the things that I long to do. Like climb a mountain, visit every National Park, but also the little adventures play a game of football, kick butt in sand volleyball, and be able to go on a hike without being winded.
-I want to live a long healthy life. I have heart disease, diabetes, and other medical issues in my family tree and if I don't slim down and build muscle I am increase my risk for those killers.
-I also want to like the way I look. I want to be able to take off my shirt and feel comfortable. As vain as it seems it is a legitimate motivation.
The second reason that people often fail is because they lack a clear plan of action. They have the best intentions, but when the stress and struggles of life happen the slip right back into their old habits. I am guilty of this, when I am stressed or tired or hungry I am far more prone to seek out sweets rather than looking for a more nutritious option.
Third reason is you healthy breakfast isn't so healthy. I have been trying to eat fruit for breakfast, but I have been struggling with being hungry only a few hours later. Then with the help of people more logical I realized that it is sugar and I am crashing. So following some research a high protein breakfast won't leave you hungry later on. So I am going to start having an omelet with pre-cut veggies for breakfast instead.
Fourth reason is that I am bored. I easily can lose focus and get bored with what I am doing. It becomes much easier to skip the gym and pig out on takeout. The best advice that I have come up with is support from family and friends. I haven't really involved my family or friends, and I still really don't want to but if I am going to succeed, and I am going to succeed, I need to do this.
All in all I do feel a little healthier, but I am not where I would like to be. I need to try new things to improve and I need the support from those around me.
Ideas borrowed from Prevention at http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/your-biggest-mistakes-when-losing-50-plus-pounds/
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