It is a saying that is perfect in so many aspects of life.  Fitness and Nutrition are no exceptions.

Three weeks into my revived mindset and the novelty has worn off.  This is where the backsliding would usually kick in.  One small thing here, leading to one small thing there.  Or a missed workout or schedule change leading to an excuse creeping in and taking root.

That is not going to happen.  I am going to stay present in this lifestyle.  A lifestyle that puts healthy food choices ahead of  unhealthy choices.  But more importantly doesn’t allow room for excuses. 

Logging calories and exercise helps keep me present.  What I’ve noticed today is if my minimal workout (for busy days or between heavy workouts) is 20 minutes a day,  well there have been several days this week that I only got the minimum in.  Definitely not perfection, but it is progress.

Not allowing room for excuses does not mean there will not be days when I have too much to eat or fail to workout.  What it does mean is that overeating at one meal does not mean its a free ticket to throw out the rest of the day.  Enjoying a yummy desert is not the end of the world, progress is being mindful and not allowing that old lifestyle and being unaware take over.

Progress, not Perfection!