You can choose to go back to your old ways that you got you to the place when you started... or you can continue to do the things that you need to do to maintain what you built. You can continue to treat yourself well, or you can eat the crappy foods that make you feel crappy. It's your choice.
I have chosen to do my best with following the timed nutrition program. I am eating in Plan C. I continue to meal prep the meals I plan to eat while I'm at work, but I don't stress if there is an impromptu lunch or dinner out. I don't always use the portion controlled containers. I feel more accurate when I do, but I know that's not possible all the time - so I try to eyeball it, and I am putting good intentions into living the lifestyle.
I continue to workout, although I did take an entire week off to heal a pinched nerve. I didn't feel one ounce of guilt. I slept in, and I enjoyed it instead! Because I know that I will eventually get back into it, and my body needed the rest.
Now, I am working my way through 21 Day Fix Extreme, one of Autumn's earlier programs. But I definitely miss 80 Day Obsession... I miss pushing myself to the max for an hour straight. I miss Autumn's crew. I miss the Booty workouts :). I miss a huge group of people going through a program together for the first time! We laughed at the same things, cried and yelled over the same things (ummm Cardio Flow anyone?!? LOL!), and we celebrated successes and helped each other with challenges. The support was phenomenal.
Good news is I have a (smaller) group of people who I continuously join for daily motivation, tips, and support. It's completely private to the members of the group, so you know you're being supported by good people who are trying to achieve similar goals.
What support system do you have? How do you stay accountable and motivated?
