Last week we discussed the value of feedback. Specifically how feedback can help you learn and improve. This week I’d like to delve into what I believe to be a similar topic.

So you had a bad day (or maybe a bad week) as it relates to accomplishing your health & wellness goals. Hey, it happens.

Let’s say you missed a couple workouts last week for whatever reason; aside from being too sick or rehabbing an injury. We’re not here to make excuses, we want results.

So what can you do about it and how can YOU benefit from being bad?

First, let’s look at a few things that can happen.

1. You may get down on yourself for letting life get in the way of your workouts. Don’t go there.
2. Momentum stops pretty quickly and a couple missed workouts can turn into a few more if you’re not careful. Don’t let it happen.
3. You may find yourself more motivated to get back on track. It can be an opportunity to increase your workout intensity and come back strong. This is ideal and why I say “being bad isn’t so bad”. It’s like a minor correction so to speak.

But keep in mind, if you’re not pushing to get back to work, a lack of motivation could be a sign that you’re getting bored with your workouts. It may be time to mix up your routine a bit. Especially if you’ve been doing the same exercises for a few months in a row. Boredom can set in and diminish your enthusiasm. (I have to admit, that’s where I’m at right now.)

If you need some extra help, what can you do to get back in the zone?

• Try exercising at a different time of day.
• Get a workout partner, or hire a personal trainer.
• Make sure that you’re eating enough and getting enough rest.
• Show up. Stop thinking too much and just get busy.
• Review your health & wellness goal(s) to get re-inspired.
• Use your imagination, or Google. Find something to get moving.

Let’s wrap this up with some final thoughts:

Can one missed workout set you back to ground zero? To a place back in time when you were less healthy and in worse shape? I don’t think so. Because the opposite isn’t possible either. One great workout is not going to transform your body and give you all of the health benefits you’re seeking. It’s the same for a good meal or bad one, isn’t it?

So lighten up Francis. Stop worrying so much about what you didn’t do. Use it to your advantage and get your momentum back – one good meal and one intense workout at a time. And then focus on what you ARE doing, and be grateful for the opportunity.

“Progress not perfection.” ~ Unknown

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