Taking Vacation Post-Show

16 days post show and on family vacation & enjoying it so much :)

I am doing the best I can with my lifts, I packed a lot of my own food & then I guesstimate or macro in anything else I eat, I’m listening to my body and paying attn to cues (I’ll expand on this in a future post about food relationship while traveling and my approach) and I am still equipped to complete my weekly check in with my coach

I am very proud of how I’m approaching everything and I always say when we think we need control, what is usually lacking and the true underlying need is actually congruency

Congruency between who you are, who you want to be, and the actions you’re taking

When you feel positive about your choices and they’re intentional, considerate, and thoughtful you will feel more accepting and responsible for the outcome / results of those choices

It’s when the choices don’t come from a mindful place that self esteem or self concept are usually sacrificed and self sabotaging behaviors or beliefs tend to creep up or come out more

It can feel like a LOT of you approach everything like you have to have a tight grip on yourself

So step back, let go, and trust that with intention, integrity, and intuition you’ll have a great path for pride in yourself and your choices :)

I will say, the hardest part about traveling so far is the gym situation. 

Sure we can make anything work and find places near us if we are lucky but there’s really nothing like being in your home gym and knowing you have everything you need

It sucks knowing that even when doing the best I can it’s not my “exact” program structure like a dumbbell bench when I’ve just started a new powerlifting program honestly makes it feel like I’m not getting everything I “should” or “could” be from my programming

Such a blessed “problem” to have though…to be on an AMAZING trip with my supportive family, access to any gym at all, a program to follow…I mean come on, perspective here! My life is awesome if this is my biggest “concern”

#BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY
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Anything specific you want shared in my post about approaching food while traveling? Dm me to let me know :) got some great suggestions so far!