Hey everyone! I'm sorry I've been MIA for a while, it's been a busy few weeks.
This post will be updating you on my progress, or rather, my plateau. Yes, I hit one. I haven't lost, nor gained any weight in the past few weeks. I really wanted to avoid this for as long as possible, but that's just not how things worked out.
I attribute it to being in Kitchener for a week and not being as strict on myself as I was in terms of both eating habits and working out. I just spent my time enjoying visiting my family and friends.
With that said, I was discouraged, but I have not given up! Not even close. I'm actually more motivated now than ever. This week I've gotten back on track and took my weekly workouts to a whole new level! I ache all over and it's awesome. I have another incentive to get a certain amount of weight off by a certain date. I don't want to announce what that is just yet, but exciting times ahead folks!
Overcoming plateaus can be very difficult. Personally, that's when I used to give up. It's very discouraging especially when you know you're working hard. They're normal, though, and they are going to happen no matter what. The important thing to remember is why you started and that you don't want to go back to the way you were. Simple changes can and will move you past those plateaus. Whether it's cutting something out of your diet, or taking your workouts up a notch, you can and you will move past it if you keep on the journey!
All of this really boils down to how you want to spend your life. I've truly had to learn how to consistently take a step back from my immediate desires and look at the entire picture. The picture I've painted so far (when it comes to my personal self only) has not been one that I admire. I am so flawed and that's okay, but I want more. I look at myself in the mirror and I don't feel like the girl who's staring back at me. It's like I'm trapped inside a body that was never meant to be pushed to the limits I have pushed it. I am unable to do so many beautiful things because of the way that I look. I'm scared to even try. Is a box of cookies really worth that feeling of hopelessness? No, it isn't. There is no french fry, chocolate bar or tub of ice cream that feels as good as healthy does. I know this because I've been both. I can honestly tell you that if you make a constant effort to pull yourself away from your temptation for a moment and think about why you wanted to change in the first place, you'll almost always be able to walk away with ease.
Of course there are times when you'll fall, just like any other journey to better oneself, there are tons of twists and turns and it is impossible to know what the next obstacle will be. Keep on the right path though, whatever that might be.
There are so many changes I'm in the process of making in my own life, not just physically. I can't wait to share them all with you guys. I hope you all have a blessed weekend.
Ps. I have taken some workouts videos/progress photos and I will be posting those next time, I just have to upload them. I'm also going to record a longer video and just talk to you about my story and how things are going. You all have no idea how much I appreciate all of the support you've given me! If you are on your own journey, I'd love to hear all about it and give you support as well!
Follow me on Istagram for more of my journey! My username is: @jenn_fallingforfitness
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