Why You Need Accountability and Renewed Motivation to Lose Weight

Lately, I decided to join a gym. Watching kids play at my child’s baseball game, I observed their ability to jump, squat, run, and sprint. It made me think about my own mobility. Could I do all the things they were doing? This reflection led me to realize how it’s a slow fade into not being able to do what we were created to do. We stop moving in ways that challenge our bodies, start sitting more, and choose the lazy way. Before we know it, we have back pain, can’t squat, and jumping becomes painful.

So, I joined a gym. It’s a CrossFit-type gym, and despite the 20-minute drive at 5 AM, it’s so worth it. This got me thinking a lot about motivation and accountability, and today, I want to share how to regain these using one key element.

Understanding Accountability

Definition: The quality or state of being accountable, especially an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions.

You want accountability so that you are obligated and willing to be responsible for your actions—or lack thereof. When people are checking in on you, when you know someone is watching or waiting for you, you don’t want to let them down.

Key Elements of Accountability:

• Communication: Being real, raw, and vulnerable in your conversations.
• Meeting: Have a space and place to meet, show up, and share.
• Support: Someone to cheer you on, and for you to support others in turn, fostering a spirit of mutual encouragement.
• Processing: A space to address negative emotions or derailments, allowing for a supportive lift when needed.

Embracing Motivation

Definition: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

Motivation drives why we do what we do. It’s the inner engine that helps us develop inertia and make things happen. Most people find motivation in themselves or for specific events. However, true and lasting motivation, especially in the context of health and weight loss, should be deeper and more sustainable.

Finding True Motivation:

• Beyond Self: It shouldn’t be just about looking good for an event or proving something to yourself.
• Aligned with Purpose: Your motivation should be rooted in a deeper understanding and desire to live out your kingdom purpose.
• Christ-Centered: Recognizing that it’s not just about you, but about living in a way that glorifies God and aligns with His desires for your health and well-being.

The One Thing to Regain Accountability and Motivation

The key to combining community, finding your people, allowing you to be vulnerable, and helping you have a deeper knowing and desire to continue is all lined up in a step-by-step process inside Fit Moms Accelerator.

Fit Moms Accelerator:

• Community: Join a growing community of like-minded women who are excited to make generational change and break chains through the power of Christ.
• Step-by-Step Process: Weekly fit steps and scale steps to guide you in recreating a healthy lifestyle and habit stacking your way to weight loss.
• Christ-Centered: Dive into the history of food, understand cultural influences, and embrace a kingdom mindset for health and wellness.
• Accountability and Motivation: No more feeling lonely or guessing what to do. Experience a supportive environment where you can be held accountable and stay motivated.

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