How many times have you started something, get discouraged, and quit? How many times are you doing something and expecting immediate results and you don’t?
A fitness journey is just like that!! There may be times where you follow the plan to a T and you gain a pound. You might follow the plan to a T and not see a difference in your progress pictures. The key is to look for what you may not see on a scale or in a picture.
Are you getting stronger? Does the workout seem easier? Do you feel better from eating cleaner foods? Do the smaller changes make a BIG difference?
There has to be a yes to at least one of these questions. Focus on the good! Focus on what you do see or what other people see in you. Don’t get discouraged. Keep pushing through. When you feel like giving up, turn to the people who lift you up! Rely on your support system. That is what they are there for.
People can get discouraged in whatever journey they are on, it doesn’t have to be fitness or health necessarily. Some really good ideas are to look for inspiration and motivation. I like to find my mentors, friends, family, Google quotes that make me feel good or that are positive, give an old friend, new friend, best friend, etc. a call, go for a walk, go get a mani/pedi, and anything else that might strike my mood to make me feel better.
What I am trying to say is, keep looking forward, push through, and make the most of your journey. You will be glad you did! You never regret taking chances, you regret NOT taking chances! 🙂
❤ KJ
KJ Taggett 