Round 2 weeks 4&5: Trial and Error

I had a great week last week in my plan to hit 18% body fat... and really ideally have abs that I am happy to show off. I had my body fat measured and came in at 19.5%. WOW. I finally broke that 20% barrier. It was a lot of hard work for me to get there.

There are some times on my early morning drives to the gym I think to myself... "I wish I could just be there!! ("There" being at my goal. ) I don't want to have to keep doing all this hard work." But you know what ? THAT is what keeps me marching to my goal. Daily, consistent actions - working out and fueling my body that get there. There is no magic pill. And I don't want to lose the joy of the journey. The journey brings presence in the moment and brings the opportunity to learn. If I could just set a goal and suddenly just be there... the victory would not be as sweet and the learnings would be shallow. Often too once we get to our goals, we realize there is not a "there" to get to.

I have to remember that when I hit 18%, the only thing that changes is my body fat. I will still be the same Kara just a little fitter, leaner. By enjoying the journey I learn more about who I am and I get to test and learn. The journey to get to where I am from a fitness place has been years in the making. I have had to figure out what kind of workout works best for me and countless cycles of tweaking of nutrition and working with several professionals to help me out.

Set your goals and go for them boldly. Be present. Pay attention. What needs adjusting? what is not working? What other support do you need?