It’s Walktober and the final goal is to take 10,000 steps a day with the first goal being 6,000 steps. The target is automatically set to 20 days out of the month but can be customized. I decided to set a personal goal of hitting at least the 6,000 steps (I’m usually ranging between 7,000 and 8,000 in my normal workout routine) but running for longer periods. I’m 5’1, and the heaviest I’ve ever been is 160 pounds. I was not in a good place mentally and was going through some thangs, but seeing that number on the scale was the motivation I needed to prioritize my health. I’m sure you guys know that losing it is the easy part but keeping it off, especially if you love food as much as I do, is challenging. Getting back to the point, my normal routine is roughly 3 days of cardio per week, but with the goal being set to 20 days out of the month, I had to up it to 4. So I have been holding myself accountable to increasing my frequency per week as well the time that I spend running. For those starting or struggling with a consistent workout routine, the only way that I can stay motivated is by giving myself a weight window. I have a 5-pound comfort window, and if I go over the max, then I cut out as many carbs as I can. My motto is work hard, play hard so keto dieting 100% of the time won’t work for me. But I do know how to get into formation when I need to. With that being said, I want to challenge myself to reduce that window by another 5 pounds since I’m already upping the ante. How does tightening up look for you?
One of the best lessons to learn is how important it is to set the goal/expectation/standard on your own accord and not anyone else’s. For example, 10,000 steps a day is the default goal and someone else might already be doing 12,000. Where’s the challenge in that? In my experience, there’s hardly ever any peace when I’m trying to fit someone else’s expectations while neglecting my own. I had an experience recently where I 100% understood the rationale behind why I was receiving what I was receiving and still didn’t feel at ease. I spent the week processing and concluded that even coming from a place of understanding, I couldn’t compromise myself. That gut is going to twist and turn every time I’m not honoring myself, and I’ve learned that nothing good comes from ignoring that gut feeling. When things are meant to be, it’s effortless. I don’t have to control, mold, or fix to match my expectations, it just is. That’s when I know it’s sent by God. As Cleo Sol sang, “And I’ve had the time to love and let love go.” If you’ve already met the goal (whatever that looks like for you), up the score. Why try to continue to make the shoe fit just because it’s being handed to you in a fancier package?
Reflection Points:
- I asked a few questions throughout this post, so what are your thoughts?
- Do you prefer to follow a standard template or customize it?