For me that reminder came on Sunday where, on the Tone It Up blog, the girls told us to write down three goals for the remainder of the Bikini Series. This got me thinking; "What have I done so far?" "What could I do better?" "What are my strengths?" and most importantly; "What are my weaknesses?"
This is what I came up with;
In order of importance, I would probably rank them 3,1,2.
Goal Number 3: Since the beginning of the series I have been really focused on losing weight and coming in close to my ultimate goal weight before I jet off to Greece in July. Whilst this is an attainable goal I've found that focusing so much on that number that flashes back at me on a Tuesday morning, I've been less focused on other aspects of the journey!
For example, I haven't really sat down and thought about what I've achieved in that week, or how confident I feel or how shocked I am at the things that I'm learning I can do!
That defines me, those 'wow' moments define me! Not the number on the scale! At the end of the Bikini Series, if I am happy and proud and confident then that is enough for me!
To achieve this goal, I'm going to journal more! Each day I'm going to write down something that I'm proud of that day, or something I've enjoyed! Something to remind me that I'm worthy and that I'm beautiful :)
Goal Number 1: I have been really aware this past week at how my body responds to junk food! I had a few 'crappy' meals and I really felt it later on that evening or in the morning! I've realised that now, I don't enjoy eating takeouts or the kinds of junk food I used to love! Don't get me wrong, I'm still a chocolate lover and a Fro-Yo addict but when it comes to big, oily meals like that, I'm just not interested any more!
To achieve this goal, I'm going to listen more to my body when my mind is telling me that I'm craving junk food or something that cheats the system! Because whilst I craved that Chinese last Saturday, I didn't enjoy it! I didn't need it, and I just as easily could have whipped up something nutritious and delicious!
Sort of coinciding with this is another mini-goal of mine! I want to substitute a lot of my afternoon (and let's face it mid-morning) coffee out with water! My water consumption has really slipped as of late and I want to get it back up there!
To achieve this goal, I'm going to carry a water glass with me ALL THE TIME at home, and fill it up every time it's empty! This also goes for when I'm out and about except I will carry a bottle not a glass hehe!
Goal Number 2: I love how strong I feel after I finish one of the Tone It Up routines, week after week I'm realising change in myself. For instance, last week I was able to do a 'Bikini Walk Out' from beginning to end, like K&K, for the first time ever! That felt great!
Since joining my gym I have definitely turned into a gym rat. In doing so, a lot of the toning I was doing has been left behind! I'm going to work to try and find the balance again.
To achieve this goal, I'm going to follow the workouts on the TIU Schedule and tick them off on my calendar! (I'm also anxiously awaiting the release of the Beach Babe DVD because I KNOW that will get me to tone hehe!)
What about you? Do you have any sort term goals that you're working towards?
xoxo Georgie
Love this post. It's so important to be able to step back and re-assess what's important to you in terms of your health and attitude when you're trying to lose weight. Really enjoying reading your TIU progress!
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