THE ABC’S OF SUMMER

Accountability, Best Practices, and Consistency

By JANINE FRANK CEO & Co-Founder of 2 Health Nuts

Janine is photographed at TRAIN in McLean wearing Sweaty Betty & Saucony!

Not only is it wild to think we are halfway through 2024, but how are we in JULY already? I tend to feel this is that time in the summer when we start “settling in.” You know the feeling—that point on vacation when you have finally let down and feel like you can really start to relax and unwind. Speaking of which, summer tends to be the time of year where we get a little more “lax” with our health and wellness efforts. We spend a few months leading up to Memorial Day Weekend getting “shorts and bathing suit ready,” only to feel content with sitting in a lounge chair, sipping on frozen cocktails, and reminding ourselves we will “get back into it” come the fall. I still wonder why this is, and, honestly, I sometimes need to check myself too.

And then I remember—this time of year does give us permission to pivot and adapt. It’s a mindset shift we need to constantly be in tune with. Yes, the daylight hours are longer; there are more social gatherings, plentiful barbecues, pool parties, beach trips, etc. But just because we may not be following our same “routines” does not mean we cannot stay on course with our health & wellness goals. And, yes, we can still have a yummy frozen cocktail and sit in a lounge chair too!

The ABC’s of Summer – Accountability, Best Practices, and Consistency

I am by no means reinventing the wheel; in fact, most of the articles I have previously written and published mimic exactly what I am sharing with you today. The reason for this? It’s not meant to be complicated, I promise! It’s a constant practice of introspection, and sometimes we need to hear it (or read it) a few times before we get that “ah HA” moment. And trust me when I say it did not happen for me overnight!

This is about creating a lifestyle that you are never “on” or “off.” It’s flexible and adaptable, yet remains routine and pretty predictable. When you have it “figured out,” you will never feel like you are starting from scratch post-Summer, post-Holiday, post-Vacation, etc.

And I will bet you 1 free personal training session that your enjoyment factor will sky rocket tremendously!

Accountability

Just like we are responsible for our own happiness, we are also responsible for our own actions too. When it comes to your health & wellness goals, accountability plays a huge role! When navigating a new routine or environment, try some of these strategies to keep you on the hook:

Best Practices

Here are some easy ways to stay in your power when you feel out of your routine or are trying to navigate a new one!

Consistency

The dictionary defines “consistency” as a “harmony of conduct or practice.” We also need to be mindful that, while consistency is a big piece to this puzzle, we need to allow for freedom and flexibility too. Too much rigidity will actually cause the opposite to happen. Routines do not have to look the same 365 days per year. In fact, I highly recommend you adopt MANY different routines throughout the next 12 months!

Ask yourself What are those easy and effortless “wins” you can do every single day that will make a positive impact on your health and wellness goals? Remember, this is not about being perfect; it’s about being consistent! Here is an example: the summer months are spent at your family’s beach house, and you do not have access to a gym. Instead of saying, “I guess I will just pick back up in September,” what are other ways you can be active?

Hope you have found some of these tips and tricks to be helpful! As always, if you have any to share, please reach out and let me know. Here’s to an amazing rest of your summer filled with family, friends, and making memories! Cheers!

Contact info: janine@2healthnuts.com