Whatever goal you are trying to reach is made so much easier if you have support. Weight loss, just for instance, is easier if everyone in the house is on the same page. It really helps if no one goes out and buys those items that are on your own personal no-no list. My list includes, but is sure as hell not limited to, cookies. I can eat me some cookies people! I don't buy them and if I make them, the kids both like baking, I make sure they have a good home to go to so I am not tempted. They are like chips for me, if ya eat one, why not eat a dozen?! I remember in the interview for Atlanta's Biggest Loser the producer asked if I had any diet restrictions as they were providing the Good Measure Meals. I replied "No, I'll eat anything, I mean, look at me!"
So my present goal is to get to 90lbs. lost. I have really upped my cardio and am really watching what I am eating. It is working but I am also taking a month off from my regular classes with my trainer - SCARY! So I invited peoples over to work out with me on Saturday morning. Many thanks to Signe and my neighbor Kristin for showing up to walk the dog and then endure some strength training with me. We did abs, we did some joint mobility, we did some stick work and some heavy bag and kick boxing and ended with a good stretch. It was phenomenal to have others beside me to keep me on track. It does so help to have a buddy, or two! There's the accountability of knowing that people are coming over to work out so there's no sleeping in, and it's just more fun. I'm sure I would have walked the dog by myself, I do it every day. But would I have gone on to do all the strength training we got in? I'm thankful I will never know!
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