Lately I’ve had change on my mind, including evaluating plans & goals. I listened to a podcast by Chalene (#obsessed with her), and it really got me thinking….life is filled with SO many changes. We have family changes, and work and school and health changes. Change is inevitable. So instead of tossing your fitness goals to the wayside when life gets crazy, what do you do?? Change the PLAN….

Take a look at your end game. If you just had a baby or started working crazy hours (umm same thing right?), you won’t have as much time to dedicate to health/fitness/whatever your goal is. BUT, you can work with what you have. EASY meals (I’m talking toast and boiled eggs), going for a quick walk….think about what CAN be done, and start from there.

I always encourage being your best self, but the truth is, sometimes that version of yourself changes!! My best self now at 25 will look so much different than in the future when im 35 or 55…that’s just reality! There are so many different phases of life. Sometimes we have more time than others, but no matter what, there’s a way to work toward your goals. Your health is SO important, and you owe it to yourself to do what you can, and not beat yourself up over the rest.

Likewise, if you’ve been doing the SAME thing foreverrr and aren’t seeing results, it’s time to make a change and reevaluate.

Here’s a little step-by-step action for when you decide your plan needs to change:

1. Think about what caused the change…is it a change in your current life? you just aren’t pumped up about your goals anymore? You aren’t seeing results?
2. Now decide what IS important…focus on that.
3. Think about what you realistically have time for in your CURRENT life. (not your dream life, where everything goes perfectly and your bounce out of bed at 5am…we are talking REAL life.) Now is when you get real about the expectations you have for yourself. If it’s a tough time in life, go easy. If you are ready to go hard…hold yourself accountable. The most important thing is that your actions align with your goals.

ex: (this is fake) I just started working cray cray hours and I can’t devote 6 hours/wk to the gym anymore. My health is still important, but I need something quicker for now. I CAN make time for  30 minute workouts at home 4x per week + maybe a walk or jog on the weekend. Now…decide on your at home workout routine. There are DVDs, circuits, etc. Pick one, schedule it and DO IT.

****again the most important thing is that your GOALS align with your ACTIONS…you will never see a massive amount of weight loss or strength gain if you are casually going about your plan…

Don’t let change cause you to fall off the wagon for weeks/months/years. It happens, but it makes it SO much more difficult on yourself.