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This is SO true. Although it's nice to start a new year off with a plan to be healthy, the reality is the motivation and excitement will only take you so far for so long. What does create lasting results is consistency and moderation. There is no need to severely restrict your calories and doing so will often backfire as it is unsustainable.

So instead of having a free for all the next 3 weeks and going into January heavier and more tired than you are right now, change your mindset today. Think of a few occasions in the next 3 weeks where you'd really like to enjoy yourself and not worry about making the healthiest choices. Schedule them in and enjoy the "heck" out of them. The next day go back to your usual eating routine. Don't make one meal into one week!!

Also my Whitby North F45'ers I see you! 👀 Now is a good time to start implementing some healthy changes to your diets 'cause your workouts and recovery will be so much better when you fuel your body appropriately!!

Let's talk meal prep for a quick minute. Guys it doesn't have to be difficult!! This is part of today's meal prep for me. Breaky is oatmeal, strawberries, blueberries with some protein powder mixed in because it makes it delicious. I also threw in about a tablespoon of nut butter because

The other pan is lean ground turkey with salsa mixed in. I'll throw this over a bunch of frozen veggies and some rice. I want the rice in there because I want the quick energy they provide.

All this took me about 15 minutes. Every meal doesn't have to be a gourmet creation!! (OK...none of mine are tbh) It does have to be delicious and for me support my performance goals.
Eat lean meats, add veggies and some carbs, move your body, lift some heavy things and put them back down again a few times a week. Do this over and over and you'll have good results!!

Also this was inspired by you!! 👊

I don't know who needs to hear this right now but I'm going to throw out some truths. What you eat matters, your body will function better when you are filling it up with nutritious food. Your brain will work better, you'll have more energy, and your mood will be better. Eat enough protein. Build some muscle. It will help you feel better, function better and probably fit into your goal pants.

You also have to move your body. Go for a walk (yes in the cold!! It's good for you!) better yet pick up some weights and put them down. Rinse, repeat. Push your body and work up a sweat, and when you're done moving all that stank energy out of your body notice how much better you feel. Be proud of yourself for having done it.

Waiting to be motivated? Don't. Just start. Your motivation will come as you start feeling better and moving better and seeing the changes you desire.

Today is the day. It is Monday after all!