As the founder of With-U, I am an active participant in the challenges. Why? Because I believe they are one of the easiest ways to help me stay the course. My team provides me accountability and motivation that makes me think about my decisions even in an unstructured environment.
Most recently I’ve moved to Hong Kong and some of the proverbial travel pitfalls presented themselves. Below I listed the usual suspects that called my name and tips on how to work around them:
1. Auntie Annie’s – the smell of fresh pretzels laced in sugar can be overwhelming tantalizing. Instead of Auntie calling my name gently, I hear her say – “Eat me, I taste nice, I guarantee large thighs.” Now if that doesn’t stop you in your tracks.
2. Those desserts on the long flights – “I’m yummy in your tummy because I can easily add a yard of lard.” That voice over rang loud and clear.
3. Now the liquids that are free on the international flights or those warm, comforting bars with the sports channels – “alcohol and nacho’s – they deliver a large butt on the go.”
4. No sleep, time zone changes all make exercise tough so lying in bed this is what might go through your head – “I’m so tired, I don’t want to get up, it’s too cold to workout outside, I don’t have a program.” The list is long but really what you need to hear – “If I lie here, I won’t despair at my enlarging rear. Instead, get up and get energized with my smoking hot thighs.” Ok so maybe I’m exaggerating that I have “smoking hot thighs” but I can pretend.
5. I don’t have control over what I eat or know the calories in the restaurants – think basic foods and appetizer sizes. One easy way to help you travel more easily (especially if you’re female – ladies you know what I mean) is to think fiber intake – know your fiber amounts and select meals that are laden in fiber – your body will thank you for it!
Changing behaviors requires changing the recordings that play over and over in your head. Find a new tune to replace the old songs that you’ve become used to.
Find a routine that will work for you when you’re out of your comfort zone and drown out the old songs that may not lend themselves to you feeling great. As CEO, figure out the excuses and then a plan to mitigate those excuses running your life.
I look forward to sharing more tips and challenges with you in the upcoming challenges. Like you, I have all the same struggles and issues but I know if I can overcome these so can you!
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