Set backs and what the challenge is really about

I had my first set back end of last week which was end of week 2 of my Body For Life challenge.

Actually there have been several factors which make the end of the week a set back for me.

First of all I was traveling due to business reasons and I started really well. I moved my weight training (lower body) to the morning instead of the evening. This way I had my exercise covered by the time I left home. This made me really happy and I was proud that I had the strenght to go to the gym 6.00 a.m.

In the evening I went for dinner with the customer and that is when it all started. My meal was not clean, it did not follow the nutrition advice from the website and it was way too much. I tried to convince myself that it was ok and I guess it will be.

Luckily I was finished earlier than I thought and was able to return back home the same day.

As I got up in the morning I must have made a bad move as my back started to hurt really bad. I was not able to make fast movements or lift anything heavier than 2 pounds. I had to stay home and rest. During the day I was really hoping to be able to do my cardio in the evening since it would have been the last thing I had to do to complete my week. But by the time the gym closed I realized that it was not going to happen. The pain was just too much. I felt bad for not being able to make up for the bad dinner from the night before.

I really appreciated Saturday being my free day and I enjoyed it. I rested and I eat what felt good to me.

On Sunday it was absolutely clear to me that I would start my third week of Body for Life whether I was 100% fit or not. And I wasn't. So I skipped the back exercise for my upper body training but did all the rest. I did good and the pain was ok.

I am motivated to go on with the challenge and that is what it really is. I don't think anyone can do this without experiencing difficult times or set backs. If it was that easy it would not be called a challenge.

Consistency is the key as well as self discipline. I am working on both and am sure that I will come out of this as a stronger person (not only physically).

Wish you all the best

xoxo