Keep'n It Real

Every single day, I am at a high risk for failure. For regressing. For allowing laziness to beget laziness. It's just how it is....
I've been doing this for a year now, and sometimes I feel like a beginner. I have learned SO much- but the truth is, the more I learn, the more I realize how little I know in the areas of nutrition and lifting. When I started my journey to fitness, it was all about competing. That was the driving force behind my fitness transformation. Now, I am striving to make healthy living a lifestyle- with competing as a secondary perk. I love working out... But anyone who knows me, knows I love to eat. I struggle to make the right food choices during my 'off/ building season'. If there were maturity levels in fitness- I think I would be on the immature side. I have met so many competitors and fitness fanatics over the past year- and so many of them seem to have it all together in the area of food. They get healthy, make huge transformations, love the results, and all of a sudden are writing cookbooks on clean eating! (Well not really, but almost). I admire that- and hope I can become that way. I'm better now than when I started, but I'm definitely not a model of clean eating. Yes, eating clean makes you feel (and look) a lot better- and eating crap makes you feel (and look) like crap. But even with this profound discovery, I still catch myself walking down the candy aisle at Kroger, or ordering the worst option on the menu at a restaurant. You may regret it... but it tastes so good going down! lol.
Let's keep it real- we all struggle with this- some of us more than others. My name is Lindsay, and I am a recovering addict. I'm sure recovering alcoholics- even though they have experienced the 'dark side' and have also experienced the healthy, empowering side- still would love to have a drink! They don't pretend like they have no desire to ever do it again. I love healthy food, but I also love all the crap that is not good for you. (I know, this is an extremely inspiring blog post haha). It's not always glamorous. Scratch that- it's not usually glamorous. It's consistent hard work over time.
I will definitely never win an award for healthiest or most disciplined eater. Clearly, I have made big strides in this area of my life.... But honestly, I have a long way to go. I can't pretend like my life is changed and I will never eat at McDonalds again, or eat carbs before bed. Truth is- it's an ongoing struggle. Fitness maturity is gained over time and tested and perfected through experience.
Just thought I'd share some honest thoughts with you. If you're like me, staying fit and eating right is an ongoing challenge. We know it's well worth it in the end... But that doesn't make the daily grind any easier. Don't get discouraged. Don't give up. Make sure you surround yourself with people who support you and hold you accountable. Keep it real. Set goals. Try to have fun with it. And although it sucks- keep pushing yourself and don't stop until you accomplish your dreams! You deserve it. And remember, fitness is a journey- not a destination.
Peace and love ~ Linds