Time Out.

Sometimes in this busy world the most precious gift we can give ourselves is a little time out....

I seem to be queen of busy. I like it like that. But, in order to stay in control and focused on the 'right' path for me, I know it is essential to take some time out and reflect/re-evaluate...

And that is exactly what I have done over the past 2 days.

What am I doing? Where am I heading? How are my relationships? Training? Diet?..... Every area of my life.... Since competing in my first Fitness Model Comp I have found my biggest challenge has been balancing a social life again with clean living and exercise... One challenge I am SURE you are all familiar with. 

My little 'light bulb' moment came today....

I realised I had a 'mental shift' since finishing comp and had been thinking, "Oh, you missed out on so much while prepping, now you can socialise and cheat because soon you will be prepping again..." This is NOT healthy/balanced thinking. The feeling of deprivation leads to cravings, mood swings, lack of motivation... the list goes on...

Ok, why am I sharing this, when I usual share motivating post and tips???

I realised that most women (and possibly men) are living with this same feeling on a daily basis, rather than the feeling of being in control of their health and fitness!

Like I said in my first blog after comp - IT IS A LIFESTYLE... A CONTINUOUS CONSISTENT JOURNEY....

There is NO NEED to deprive ourselves anything. Start to think in ADDITION - what does it feel like to complete a challenging exercise session or stepping into your clothes that you have not fit into for a year, or waking up with energy and vitality that you haven't had in years!?!

Time out yesterday and today has helped me re-focus and find my motivation again. Goals for the next 6months are set! Vision board is up! And my own challenges are set!!! 

So, here I am challenging YOU! Give it a go and reflect on how you feel at the end of the 7 days. 

50x5 Challenge

1. Burpees

2. Mountain Climbers

3.Sit-Ups

4.Walking Lunges

5.50sec Plank Hold

Complete 50 repetitions of each exercise, back to back, every morning for the next 7 days. You can do it ANYWHERE! No excuses!

Have fun! And remember, time out is sometimes exactly what we need.