Have you ever had someone keep you accountable to your plan?
Let’s talk about ACCOUNTABILITY because a lot of people get it wrong.
It’s a shame because when done RIGHT, it can skyrocket your progress…
And even help you hit goals that you thought were out of your reach!
First: let’s clear up a common misconception.
Accountability is NOT about setting high goals and then beating yourself up for not reaching them.
Instead, it’s about owning your power to make a positive difference in your health and fitness!
Having an accountability plan…
● Helps you stay consistent because you know you’ve got a check-in coming soon
● Keeps you motivated, because the results keep coming when you’re consistent — and we all know there’s nothing more motivating than results!
● Helps you focus on what’s working and what needs adjusting
Here are a few ways to add accountability to your routine:
● Reverse engineer your SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive) with the actions you need to take to get there — and do it at a pace that fits your schedule, lifestyle, AND your current skill set/fitness level!
● Find an accountability partner. Buddying up with a friend, family member, or coworker who shares similar goals can dramatically increase your likelihood of success.
● Use an app or fitness tracker. These can help you track your progress and help you set (and meet) benchmarks.
● Keep a journal. Writing (or typing) about your journey does more than help you track your progress. It can help you understand your patterns, motivations, triggers, and successes.
Or, invest in a program like Fit With Deb challenges, ore even one-on-one coaching!
Together, we’ll create a plan that’s realistic, flexible, and — most importantly — effective in helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Oh, and of course you will be held accountable every step of the way.
If you’ve never invested in a coach or program before, I know it can feel like a big step.
But think of it this way: you can either spend more time doing what you’ve been doing, OR you can try a new approach that’s proven to work.
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