Accountability. It means something different to everyone. To me it means holding yourself responsible for something you said, long after you said it. I'm not very good at holding myself accountable. I can support my friends, and hold them accountable when they ask me to help them stay on track. Can I do the same thing for myself? Sometimes. It's when I'm struggling that I could really use an accountability buddy.
I've got goals. Big goals. I want to accomplish so much. Wanting and doing are two completely different things. Sometimes I think if I just had someone checking in on me, making sure I was staying on track I'd do better. Why do I need someone? Why can't I be that person for myself? I don't need someone to hold my hand. I need to hold my own hand and get things done. That's not always easy.
I started a new workout program this week. Body Beast. It's a beast of a workout, for real! I've been sore every. single. day. I've been pushing myself, and challenging myself to go heavier, to keep trying, to do just one more rep. I feel strong. I feel confident. But the last two days, I just haven't wanted to do it. Why not? Because I'm sore? No! I'm stronger then that. I think I just needed a rest day. Two rest days. I feel slightly guilty tonight, but I also feel better and more prepared to tackle this upcoming week. I believe my body was telling me to slow down. No one says you have to stick to the program exactly how it's written. I don't need to lift heavy six days a week. I'm not chasing a body building competition. I just want to be stronger. Look stronger. Feel stronger. Be stronger. I can do that with four or even five days of lifting a week as long as I take rest days when my body says it needs it. I'm not going to stop pushing and challenging myself, so I need to make sure I'm giving myself adequate rest. I would expect the same from those who seek my help to get stronger.
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