Commitment to myself

The current 12wbt pre-season task asks us to put our goals out there and make a public commitment to achieving them. This task couldn't have come at a better time.

For the past week I have found myself floundering a bit. With a few weeks still to go until the start of the 12wbt I am at a bit of a loss and have noticed some old bad food habits returning. And with all my assignment due dates arriving, I have been a bit slack on the exercise front... Though the fact that my new concept of slacking off still involves 3 workouts this week suggests that not all is lost!

So this post is really more about a recommitment to myself. I have worked really hard to lose those first 10kg and if I want to reach my goal weight I will have to work just as hard over again and then work to maintain it! So here are my commitments to myself from here on;

MY COMMITMENTS TO MYSELF

Food-

• I will stop eating because I am bored/ sad/ happy/ the food is there. 
• I will stop eating secretly. If I feel ashamed of my behaviour there is a good reason for it. 
• I will stop eating chocolate and lollies and ice creams just because the 12wbt is coming up. Sure, they won't be on the menu, but it's only 12 weeks. I've been minimising these foods for the last 4 months anyway with no dramas. I will not let myself be threatened by the idea that some foods are off limits. 
• I will stop eating the calories that I burn through exercise. Doing a workout is no excuse for over eating or eating crap. 
• I will start fuelling my body with healthy, nutritious food... Consistently! 
• I will stick to the 12wbt food plan. 

Exercise- 

• I will keep up my current exercise regime of 5 days per week with a minimum of 2 strength days until the 12wbt begins. Then: 
• I will stick to the 12wbt exercise plan. I will work harder than I have in my life to become the fittest version of myself ever. 

Mind- 

• I will believe I can achieve my goals 
• I will leave all my doubts and past failures behind 
• I will be proud of my achievements 

All these add up to my ultimate commitment; to lose 7kg during the 12wbt and reach my goal weight. 

I know this will be a challenging 12 weeks, but I am prepared to do the hard work. 

I am recommitting to the journey. Starting now.