accountability | Scrubs & Flip-Flops

So one of the reasons I started this thing, blogging, is to hold me accountable for getting healthier.

But really, can I get one of those collars? It may have worked better.

Here is the issue. Blogging takes time and work. Something that, as a Radiography student, I don’t have much of.

So through my many daily encounters with social media I had a brilliant idea.

DING!

“I can use instagram as a tool” What is easier than snapping a photo and hashtagging? My phone even predicts the hashtags I should use. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

So from here on out my goal is to post my daily activity and at least one healthy meal.

It takes barely any time and will help keep me accountable.

So here’s where you guys can help. Follow me on instagram! omgitsscrystal Cheer me on and call me out on my crap.

Let’s Do This People!

At this very moment I am not feeling too awesome. And here’s why….

The past week and a half or so I haven’t been doing anything. Seriously — I haven’t been to the gym. I haven’t been walking. I’ve been slightly slacking with the healthy recipes. It’s been terrible.

I’ve been stagnant. I haven’t taken any steps backward but I also haven’t made any progress. This is frustrating.

I truly believe that the spot I am in right now is the point during which others decide to quit. But they don’t just say I am quitting. They just casually keep skipping days and do nothing to motivate themselves back to better habits.

This is one of the turning points.

Sure I can give you my excuses. I have had a crazy few weeks with school and it’s only going to get worse. But like I said before, I will NOT let my excuses get in the way. It’s about me.

So this is my advice.

The proverbial horse of course. A few things that have helped me…..

Download a new workout app. I love setting up new apps and trying new things. I recently downloaded a couch-to-5k app. And I am planning on trying it within the next few days. Maybe tomorrow? I’ll let you all know what I think. So far it seems to take things slow and you can customize your “trainer” based on who you want talking to you and motivating you.
Friend accountability. Tell someone you’re slacking. Or if you don’t want to, just tell them to meet you at the gym. I use my mom, sister, friends, and boyfriend as a huge support and accountability system. If I say I’m going to do something they will make sure I do it.
Try a different workout routine. Maybe you stopped because you were bored and you need to find a fun workout routine again. Try zumba, yoga, weight-lifting, walking outside, or maybe even a race. Try something different and continue to mix it up to keep things interesting. I love to throw a “stretch day” into my week. All I do is stretch — it is more intense than the normal stretching but it feels great after. **If you are going to stretch please be aware of your limits. There is a difference between pushing your flexibility for benefit and pushing it too far.**
Set a clear goal. You are more likely to work if it is towards something. It is better to set small, short term goals. Once you reach your goal reward yourself a little and then set a new one.

I’m getting back on the horse and I expect all of you to do the same.