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“Having an accountability partner or group gives you that extra \u2018oomph\u2019 of encouragement and motivation to get your workouts in,\u201d says Team Beachbody Coach<\/a> Amy Rada. \u201cIt\u2019s key to continuing your fitness journey and make it a lifelong commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Having<\/a><\/p>\n

Chances are you already know what you need to do to get in shape:\u00a0Eat right<\/a>,\u00a0sweat often<\/a>, drink\u00a0enough water<\/a>, and\u00a0get enough sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weight loss can seem like a math problem: Burn more calories than you consume and you\u2019ll see results!<\/p>\n

But the reason why that seems so hard to do is because most people are missing a crucial part of the equation: an accountability partner.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving an accountability person or group gives you that extra \u2018oomph\u2019 of encouragement and motivation to get your workouts in,\u201d says\u00a0Team Beachbody Coach<\/a>\u00a0Amy Rada. \u201cIt\u2019s key to continuing your fitness journey and make it a lifelong commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why You Need an Accountability Partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the calories-in, calories-out thing is technically true, it\u2019s not foolproof \u2014 it doesn\u2019t account for the real-life mental obstacles we all struggle against, like lazy days,\u00a0comfort foods<\/a>, stressful schedules, and blah moods.<\/p>\n

No matter how excited you start off, eventually, you\u2019re going to have a day (or a week, or a month) where your motivation wanes and your excuses win out\u2026 unless you have a plan in place to overcome those psychological challenges.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where accountability partners can swoop in and save the day.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s why they\u2019re an integral part of\u00a0Beachbody programs<\/a>, in the form of Team Beachbody Coaches.<\/p>\n

These are individuals who will support, encourage, and motivate you to reach your goals, whether that\u2019s completing a\u00a0Beachbody workout program<\/a>, pushing past a plateau, or just eating healthier.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s way too easy to give up when life gets in the way,\u201d says Team Beachbody Coach Erica Tehonica. \u201cYou need someone to check in with you on a daily basis because motivation can be fleeting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Accountability is the catalyst for creating lifelong habits you\u2019ll need to practice with consistency to achieve \u2014 and maintain \u2014 the ideal healthy lifestyle for you.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways you can integrate accountability into your health and fitness arsenal, and why an accountability partner in the form of a Team Beachbody Coach might be just the thing you\u2019ve been missing on your journey to living a healthier life.<\/p>\n

7 Tips to Make Getting Healthy Easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Set Small(er) Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you get started,\u00a0turn your big-picture goals into small, measurable steps<\/a>.\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Not only will this give you a solid game plan and stop you from getting overwhelmed, but smaller goals also make it easier to hold yourself accountable.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have 50 pounds to lose, break it up,\u201d Tehonica says.\u201dFocus on the first five pounds and reward yourself when you reach that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

She encourages people to choose rewards that aren\u2019t related to food and pick something like getting a manicure or a new pair of shoes.<\/p>\n

You also don\u2019t need to focus solely on the scale.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a firm believer that you shouldn\u2019t always focus on the weight,\u201d Rada says.\u201dLook at the changes in photos, in how you feel, or how your clothes fit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Non-scale victories<\/a>\u00a0can be huge indicators that you\u2019re reaching your goals and can help keep your motivation levels high.<\/p>\n

Record Your Progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s way too easy to let a\u00a0rest day<\/a>\u00a0turn into a rest\u00a0week<\/i>\u00a0if you\u2019re not keeping a record of your efforts through a workout log,\u00a0a bullet journal<\/a>, or a\u00a0fitness app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Doing so lets you know where you started, how you\u2019re progressing, and where you were in the program when you achieved certain milestones.<\/p>\n

One study found that people who successfully lost weight often used\u00a0accountability apps<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 especially if those apps included frequent weigh-ins.<\/p>\n

The key is to find an app that addresses your specific short-term goals, whether that\u2019s meal planning, calorie counting, or\u00a0tracking your workout schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget the photos!<\/p>\n

Rada encourages people to\u00a0take \u201cbefore\u201d photos<\/a>\u00a0at the start of their journey to help them stay focused on their goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI call these \u2018goodbye\u2019 photos,\u201d she says.\u201dWhen I first started, I was taking pics every three days. That kept me eating clean and giving 100% because I wanted to see that progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recruit an Accountability Partner<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that people are\u00a0more likely to stick to a weight-loss program<\/a>\u00a0when they have social support.<\/p>\n

It makes sense \u2014 we\u2019re all guilty of occasionally putting our own goals on the back burner, but it\u2019s a lot harder to let a friend down.<\/p>\n

Use that to your advantage by finding a\u00a0workout buddy<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0BODgroup<\/a>\u00a0who will hold you accountable when you slack off \u2014 and inspire you to get back on track.<\/p>\n

Your accountability partner doesn\u2019t need to live in the same city as you.<\/p>\n

Rada hosts morning sessions with her Groups to motivate everyone to get their workouts in bright and early.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone can hop on and workout virtually,\u201d she says. \u201cBeing seen and knowing that other people are getting their workouts in\u2026that really gives you an extra push to get your workout done, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find an Online Weight-Loss Support Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re skeptical that an online support system is an effective way to stay accountable, consider this:<\/p>\n

Research has found that participants in\u00a0online weight-loss communities can provide mutual accountability<\/a>\u00a0based on shared experiences, which can spark encouragement and motivation to keep going.<\/p>\n

Many Team Beachbody Coaches host BODGroups for exactly this reason.<\/p>\n

In these Groups, people share their fitness and weight loss victories and challenges and motivate other participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe community makes you feel like you\u2019re not alone,\u201d Tehonica says. \u201cEven if people don\u2019t like to post themselves, they\u2019ll still look at the group and see other people working hard, and it inspires them to get up and do something.\u201d<\/p>\n

An active online community shows you there are so many other people going through the same thing as you are, and you don\u2019t have to feel like you\u2019re alone in reaching your goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really brings that human aspect into it,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

So, talk to your Team Beachbody Coach and join a BODGroup or ask for encouragement in a supportive forum.<\/p>\n

Sharing your goals \u2014 and your progress \u2014 through a blog or social media can be an\u00a0effective strategy for accountability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After all, if having a fitness buddy helps, imagine the\u00a0power of having a few hundred (or thousand) people supporting<\/a>\u00a0your progress.<\/p>\n

You may find yourself trying a new\u00a0Shakeology recipe<\/a>\u00a0or hitting up\u00a0a hip-hop dance class<\/a>\u00a0just so you have something to post about!<\/p>\n

Just keep in mind that public posting isn\u2019t for the faint of heart. Just ask\u2026 well, pretty much any fitblogger ever.<\/p>\n

Some people take pride in proving the trolls wrong, but for others, the negativity can be hard to tune out<\/p>\n

If you want to share your journey with a supportive group of people instead of the entire Internet, a BODGroup is just the place to do that.<\/p>\n

There are tons of like-minded people in these groups going through their own health and fitness journeys, and they\u2019re much more likely to motivate you than those random Internet trolls.<\/p>\n

\u201cPosting before and after pictures can be scary,\u201d Tehonica says. \u201cEven if you\u2019re not ready to share in a group, I encourage that you share it with your coach. That\u2019s a safe place, and the before and after pictures help you see your progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be a Good Accountability\u00a0Partner for Someone Else<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re treading on cheesy-motivational-poster turf here, but if you want to\u00a0have<\/i>\u00a0a good support system, you need to\u00a0be<\/i>\u00a0a good support system.<\/p>\n

If your fitness buddy falls off the weight-loss wagon, they\u2019re probably not going to do a great job of holding\u00a0you<\/em>\u00a0accountable.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people need specific, daily check-ins. Rather than saying how are you doing, I like to ask my group members specific questions like what their favorite part of the workout was, or what they struggled with,\u201d Tehonica says. \u201cThat helps to keep people more honest and focused.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be Your Own Cheerleader<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

No matter how strong your support system is, at the end of the day, you need to hold\u00a0yourself<\/i>\u00a0accountable.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, you\u2019re the one who decides what you eat for breakfast or whether you tackle\u00a0Morning Meltdown 100<\/a>\u00a0tonight, so figure out what keeps you accountable \u2014 whether it\u2019s peer pressure, gym selfies,\u00a0a food diary<\/a>, or a workout log \u2014 and use it to hold yourself to your healthy goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to focus on the mindset of your journey rather than just trying to lose weight or gain muscle,\u201d Rada says. \u201cFocus on your reason why you\u2019re doing this, why you push play. This isn\u2019t just a quick fix \u2013 it\u2019s a lifelong journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 20-Second Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Accountability is a key part of successful weight loss.<\/p>\n

It drives you to practice all of the small daily choices \u2014 such as eating an apple instead of a cookie, doing your workout, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator \u2014 that eventually add up to the consistent behaviors that result in a healthier you.<\/p>\n

Keep practicing these consistent habits until they stop feeling like conscious choices and start feeling like preferences, and you won\u2019t be tempted to digress to the old ways that contributed to your weight gain in the first place.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had always been a yo-yo exerciser without the support system, and I always seemed to fall off track when I only answered to myself,\u201d Rada says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Beachbody community makes me never want to give up because I have people cheering me on and I want to encourage other people too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Head over to\u00a0Team Beachbody<\/a>\u00a0today to get set up with the ultimate accountability partner \u2013 your very own Team Beachbody Coach!<\/p>\n

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