If you’re tired of starting over than stop giving up!
Posted By Whitney
Feb 22nd, 2012
To get results, you need to master the art of being consistent.
I know, I know, not a sexy topic, but this ‘art’ of being consistent applies to how you need to train in the gym and eat in the kitchen.
IT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.
How many training or nutrition programs have you started on a Monday? How many holidays do you have to ‘get through’ until you actually commit to a nutrition and training plan?
A common obstacle we encounter is the ever popular, well “I’m going to start after……(insert a holiday)”. So curious as to how many 6 week blocks there are without an occasion like Valentine’s day, Pancake Tuesday or Easter, I recently checked out the calendar to find a clear 6 week stretch that doesn’t include a holiday that “requires” you to eat junk food or more specifically chocolate.
Guess what I found?
That 6 week stretch is nearly impossible to find. Don’t believe me? Check it out!
- January 1st – New Year’s Day
- February 14 – Valentine’s Day
- February 20 -Family Day
- February 21 – Shrove/Pancake Tuesday
- March 12 – March Break Week
- April 8 – Easter Sunday
- April 9 – Easter Monday
- May 13 – Mother’s Day
- May 21 – May Long Weekend
- June 17 – Father’s Day
- July 1 – Canada Weekend
- August 6 – Civic Holiday Weekend
- September 3 – Labour Day Weekend
- October 8 – Thanksgiving
- October 31 – Halloween
- December 24 – Christmas Eve
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – Boxing Day
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
Now for those of you noticing a 6 week stretch of time at the beginning and end of the calendar year (January and December to be specific), NOW think about adding in events like birthday’s, anniversaries, weddings and Christmas parties….hmmm..now my ‘6 week theory’ is bullet proof!
The point of the matter is, there is never an easy or convenient time to dedicate yourself to changing your nutrition and training habits. It’s about adopting a lifestyle to always include healthy choices and consistent training. A 6 week diet or bootcamp program isn’t going to give you long term sustainable results.
Set your goal, find a coach to build you a plan and then commit to being consistent and making it happen.
Don’t fall victim to the ‘Monday syndrome’, it’s time to make a change, be consistent and then change your life.
