hey gals!

So changing things just a little today and sharing a word that been on my heart for a few days, it’s consistency. For me specifically there are three areas in my life I just simply can not seem to maintain constant goals that I set. They are time with the Lord, eating right (follow the 80/20 rule), and regular exercise.  For example I have started the Kayla #BBG workouts like three times and seriously haven’t made it past week 5, that’s a bummer. I am going to break down each one and talk to you all about what I think my barriers are, what I am going to do to have a little more consistency in these areas. I hope if you can relate that this post helps you feel encouraged that you are not alone and feel motivated to be the best you can be!

^^ Obstacle  : The first area I struggle with the most is maintaining daily time with Jesus, spending time in prayer and speaking with him! Like any relationship it requires communication, and time invested to grow. Honestly, I have been getting up and instead of reaching for my Bible study or a Podcast, I reach for my phone and then start on my to-do for the day. I fully intend each time to do my quite time, but then all the sudden it is 9:30 at night I am trying to get ready for bed and it’s been three days since I read my Bible. I know that when I start being more consistent in this area the others will follow, life just seems to be at peace (not perfect) just at peace when I start my morning with Jesus.

Solution: First, I listened to what was put on my heart. The lesson last Sunday was about taking time every single day to be screen free and just be alone with Jesus. I know some of you know Andrew and I teach Seniors in high school with some other couples each Sunday in Life Group. I challenged my girls, along with myself, that every single time we are in the car we do no radio, no phones, just silence. I know some of you reading this are moms, if you reading thinking that will never happen, maybe just for the 5 minutes you have alone that day take a second to just breathe.

To up the challenge a little more I think you have to set realistic goals for your life. On days I work I get up at 4:45 in the MORNING! I can barley do that, much less get up earlier to do my Bible study. So on days I work I am going to commit my ride to work this week to prayer time. On days I am off I am going to set my alarm 30 minutes early and do my Daniel Beth Moore Bible study. I usually don’t even set an alarm on my days off, but I am going to see if this works. I am hoping it gets me up and out of bed and ready to start my day with the Lord.

This is my goal this week I am going to evaulate on Sunday, see how I did and then try to find out what works and doesn’t! Baby steps towards consistancy!

^^ Struggle: My second area in life that could really use some consistency, is my exercise routine. I mean ladies, I pretty much just don’t have one. You want to know what woke me up this week? A girl at work is 36 weeks pregnant, she looks amazing and I was in the middle of telling her how great she looks when she told me that I really need to have a workout plan in place prior to having a baby. I was taken a-back a little, I’m not going to lie to you. A girl who is 36 weeks pregnant is telling me she teaching Barre classes 3-4 times a week and I need to get my life together LOL.  Not really, I’m only joking, but it was a wake up call that I need to get a plan and stick to it! She basically said if I can do it then you can!

Solution: Here are the facts, I feel better when I work out, I just would rather eat pop corn and watch Netflix. So I need an accountability partner, check. My friend Jamie and I are going to start the #BBG app together and see how it goes. I have already done Legs and Arms this week so I am feeling excited. Another thing I am going to do in this area is take a before picture. NEVER to share with others but just for myself so I can see the improvements and stay motivated. The third thing I plan to do I start trying to add it walking for 30 minutes on days I work. This week keep me moving and not just coming home and sitting and hopefully keep me active between gym days!

Struggle: My third and final area that I struggle in is eating. I would love to just straight up eat  donuts all the time. It all comes down to the two struggles above being off. When I do my quite time, and exercise then I am stronger mentally and more motivated to make better choices with that I eat. When I am stressed, not managing my time well and overwhelmed in life, eating right is the last thing on my mind.

Solution: I don’t have a meal plan I am following or anything, honestly I didn’t want to have to many changes at once, I felt that I would set myself up for failing if I set the bar too high. My goal with this area is to meal prep ahead of time so that I am prepared and go into work with good meal options in my bag (I am 100% still eating carbs and stuff I like) just trying to keep my proportions under control. That’s pretty much my only goal for this week in this area and I am going to see how they other two go and add some more goals to this category.

^^ Whew that was the longest thing EVERRRRRRR but if you stuck with it this long I really appreciate you reading and hearing my heart. Comment below with any suggestions!

PSSSSS….. Cute workout clothes and a solid workout playlist helps a lot too! Love you ladies.

Photos by KVC Photography

xoxoxo

Mary Margaret