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Hello Teal Sisters,

I recall reading years ago that if you write something down (a goal) it increases your chances of fulfilling the goal however, if you tell someone then your chances of committing to and achieving that goal increase significantly. Knowing that someone else is aware of your commitment creates a "social pressure" to follow through. 

Knowing that exercise is so important to our health, I'm wondering if anyone wants to be an "exercise accountability partner". When I say partner, it could be multiple people. I know that having someone else to provide support and encouragement can be so powerful and I believe can help drive consistency in our personal commitments.

 I have personally fallen into "excuses" mode and need to snap out of it. My starting commitment is four days of exercise per week. Each exercise day will include a mix of strength training (minimum 10 minutes) and at least 30 minutes of cardio. I will reassess at the end of 30 days and see if I can increase the number of days and/or the amount of time devoted each day (and the mix of activities).

Anyone interested in being an "accountability partner"???

#Healthandwellness

I work as a wellness coach and you are correct in your approach to setting a goal and finding an accountability buddy.  Setting goals is important but always remember to make sure they are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based).  The most important aspect of this is to make sure it is truly doable (attainable) or you are setting yourself up for failure not for success.  Are you already doing a significant amount of exercise?  If not 4 days a week is a lot.  This is the only aspect of the goal you have set for yourself that I question so please let me know what your activity level is now.  
I would be happy to be your accountability partner.

Joan

AlwaysLearning.   I would like to join your exercise accountability group.   I was/am an avid hiker and backpacker, but I lost a lot of weight and muscle following my stage 4 diagnosis.  I currently walk 8 to 10 km per day and have started back hiking hills to regain my cardio strength.  
My exercise accountability plans would be to add strength training back in 3 to 4 days per week (I have my own weights and follow BODI app) and I would like to join a local yoga facility and practice yoga 2 to 3 days per week.  Also analyzing after a month to see if I can add more yoga days.   I would continue my daily walks but they wouldn't be part of my accountability as the walks are just part of my lifestyle especially while I'm taking olaparib (I started 500 mg a day 18 days ago. So far it's going pretty good especially if I keep active) 

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