A friend emailed me 3 months ago and told me she was in a rut and going downhill quickly.
She was lacking motivation and needed some accountability.
So I did what any coach and friend would do and we got together for a quick chat and inbody assessment.
Honestly, there wasn't much to it. No special instructions, no tough Matt and no nutrition tips.
Just a check in every month to make sure things were good.
3 months later and she did another inbody.
Down 30 pounds and 9.7% body fat.
I have to admit I was a little shocked.
"Is that all it took" I asked?
"Yes", she replied. "I just needed to know you were watching".
This may seem simple, but it's a huge key to success.
Us humans are pretty good at dealing with the disappointment of letting ourselves down.
But when you gain some accountability from someone whose opinion you care about then it can help you take action, get the results and keep going.
After all, action leads to motivation and not the other way around.
So if you are struggling with your goals and you haven't shared what your goals are with anyone else yet, I suggest putting it out there to someone or many people.
It may be just the accountability you need.
And like many tips like this one, you can apply this to any of your life goals and not just fitness.
If you need help, don’t be shy asking. Your accountability partner is likely ready at this very moment.
Have a great day.
Matt
