Keith JonesFebruary 3, 2016

I think accomplishments, big and small, are worth acknowledging. People celebrate the achievement of hard fought goals in different ways. When it comes to a big weight loss milestone or fitness event, food is often the reward. How a person commemorates their success matters; especially, if the recent accomplishment is part of a larger goal yet to be reached.

There’s a saying that to maintain a certain level of success, one needs to “continue doing what got them there.” People that exhibit optimal health and fitness over years and even decades, follow this mantra. They keep the same healthy habits in place whether it’s a normal workout day or a marathon race. After the day is over, they resume the same training regimen tomorrow. When it’s a friend’s birthday party or their own, they celebrate the occasion like everyone else, with the exception of drinking a bottle of water instead of a mixed drink and having a bowl of fruit instead of cake. They don’t see anything wrong with alcohol or dessert. They simply choose to celebrate by eating healthy foods that got them in the shape and fitness they’re in.

A healthy reward system is important if you want a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. I have clients and friends who’ve lost 50, 75 and 100 pounds and those who’ve completed triathlons and marathons. The people who stay in the best shape of their life after the weight comes off and the race is over, are those who implement a powerful reward system after their accomplishments. They are motivated more by constantly feeling and looking great than by having pizza or beer after the big day is over. If you want to maintain your success over time, create a healthy reward system for yourself. As with everything that helps you be your personal best, 2BeRe University is here for you. Keep achieving big things and we will continue to celebrate your successes.

Keith