February: Ditch The Goals, Sustain The Habits
February is a funny month. It's got an extra letter, fewer days (yet a bonus day?!), and for some people it is January's rebound relationship. January gets all the big hopes, resolutions and plans. January gets the hype. But maybe things happened... maybe it didn't work out like you envisioned, so you head into February hoping this time will be better.
We get it. Which is why we are here to give you - and your February - some extra love and support for the 29 days ahead. So whether January 2020 was filled with new habits and success that you want to build on, or you're needing that extra dose of encouragement to keep going, we've got you.
Read on to find out...
-why Miranda doesn't set goals
-show some SPers are changing little habits for big wins
-what 'More Than Nothing' can do for you outside of the garage gym
-where we hope to see YOU next... as in, VEGAS baby!
"I am not a “GOAL SETTER”.
“Wait how could this be?! You’re in the fitness industry that thrives off of goals. You have a business! How could you possibly not be a goal setter?!”
I’m just not. It’s not that I never have been, or that on occasion I won’t set a goal to finish something by a certain date, or remain consistent for a certain amount of time in some habit I’m trying to change.
But in the way that most people set measurable (usually numerical) goals - I just don’t.
I realized that this week when someone was asking about my 5 year plan for SP. The closest thing I could come up with was “to be more effective at what we are doing now”.
I’ve never had a “goal weight” with a date attached to it. Not even when I was postpartum last time.
I didn’t achieve the level of fitness I had when I was competing in CrossFit because I ever had specific measurable markers I was aiming for. I achieved it because I loved the process.
Contrary to popular belief - I don’t eat the way I eat, or train the way I train to look a certain way. It’s just the way I believe in living my best and most healthy life.
A goal is a temporary motivator. Oftentimes it’s fueled by what you’re “lacking” and comes from a place of “without this I’m not good enough.” Many times - it’s too small. Almost always you’re capable of much more - or would at least be much happier if you chased habit improvements and believed that showing up for your own life will take you to unimaginable places.
5 years ago - I had never heard of Julian Alcaraz. Good thing I wasn’t laser focused on some silly goal when he came along.
When we started SP the “goal” was 100 Members.
Where we are now didn’t come from projections. It came from passion.
Set intentions for WHO you want to be - not what you want to have, what you want to make, who you want to impress or how much you want to weigh." - @fearlessmiranda
TYPES OF "GOALS" WORTH SETTING
CONSISTENCY goals towards building new habits. This means the goal to move 4-5 days per week, even if it's more than nothing. Or making your water drinking, or eating 3 servings of veggies per day a goal. These goals (or resolutions) should really have NO END DATE - but at some point just stop being "goals" because they are a part of your daily life.
MINDSET goals. Things like - keeping a gratitude journal, meditation, or practicing positive self talk. (One of the best resources we have for this is listening to Coach Jeb and his weekly "Jeb in Flow" podcasts!)
Completion deadlines for life's necessary ills. Of course goals for tasks like "getting my taxes in on time" or "cleaning my house on Sundays" serve a purpose. Things that might not ever be fueled by much passion or belief - but definitely make your more important habits easier have their place in your systems and being the person you want to be!
LITTLE HABITS = BIG WINS
There are over 3000 Street Parking members participating in the Choose Your Own Adventure Challenge where the focus is on building sustainable habits in nutrition, fitness and overall well being. Whether you are part of the CYOA Challenge or not, there are always little habit changes that can fuel sustainable habits and big wins any day, any time.
DITCH COFFEE SWEETENERS! This could sound unthinkable, but it's possible. You don't even have to love black coffee, as BUBS MCT Oil is a game changer if you love creamer.
"I am the most stubborn person when it comes to half and half in my coffee... I'd rather go without coffee than drink it black. Every nondairy/'healthier' sub I have tried just has not been able to give me that creaminess while also cutting the bitterness. Today, skeptical me tried a scoop of BUBS MCT oil... and after 5 years of searching I can finally replace my half and half!" - Brittany P., Street Parking Member (Facebook post)
CELEBRATE NON SCALE VICTORIES (NSVs)! You are never going to hear us say that the scale defines your progress or success. Start looking for NON-Scale Victories when you are consistently working on improving health and fitness habits.
How is your sleep?
If you have skin conditions or recurring headaches, are they improving?
Are you tracking your workouts? Are you able to use a heavier dumbbell than a month ago? With the retest workouts/the VAULT, did you see an improvement with your time?
"I love seeing progress and little wins of everyone. But for me, it’s not happening (...yet). I have not lost any weight, I have not lost any inches. Today, I did week 3, session 3 endurance. On the bike... I didn’t look at time or calories, just my cadence. I kept it steady... then I logged my results for my own personal records and saw that THIS is where my wins are, this is where my results are." -- Cassie G., Street Parking Member (CYOA FB post)
WHAT IS MORE THAN NOTHING?
Despite the number of workouts and program options, accessory programs, movement modifications, equipment options, and extra programs that we make available for you - it is NOT because we we think you need to do MORE to see better results! (Read that again to let it sink in!)
We believe CONSISTENCY is key to sustaining long term results, and that consistency comes from a mindset rooted in MORE THAN NOTHING. Often times perfectionism or only doing something under the ‘right’ conditions are the very things that sabotages your consistency! We talk about More Than Nothing a lot in our community, but our favorite things are to see how our members live it out in EVERY area of life!On Instagram follow the hashtags #streetparking and #morethannothing to fill your feed AND mind with real life inspiration and motivation!
NEXT MONTH: STREET PARKING IN VEGAS.
WILL YOU BE THERE?!?
Check out all the details on the Members Only VEGAS page! We have fun, games, fitness, food and a couple hundred of your online fitness friends taking over Vegas for an unforgettable weekend March 20-22!
You know we ALWAYS bring limited edition SP SWAG to these meet ups, so be sure to RSVP ASAP!