Accountability Partner

Accountability Partner

Thomasville Magazine Winter 2016

What is one of the best ways to keep your health and fitness on track? Having an accountability partner!

I do believe every article I write has the phrase, “find an accountability partner” in there somewhere. That is because it really works! This is one of the main reasons why people hire a professional, is because they just can’t, or won’t, do it on their own. Having an awesome and reliable accountability partner will not only keep you on track, but will also make your path to health more fun! It provides a great stress relief and social time for those who find it hard to take time for themselves. It also serves as a means of bonding for individuals such as family members or co-workers.

Today I’ll be giving you two great partner workouts that can be done at home or in a gym/studio. The only equipment needed is one medicine ball and two resistance bands. Both are available to buy at Wal-Mart or Target for a decent price. I will also give you some ideas on how to utilize an accountability partner for more then just working out!

A) 1-3 sets/8-12 reps

Squat with ball toss

Lunge with ball toss

Plank hold with lateral jump

Push Up Claps

Russian Twist ball toss

B) 1-3 sets/10-15 reps – use resistance bands for all exercises except swimmers

Squat hold with row

Squat hold with biceps curl

Lunge with Chest Press

Triceps Extension

Trunk Twist

Swimmers

 *Many of these exercises can be found on Google search or YouTube.

For many people, accountability partners are crucial to the success of their health journey. It is very important to find someone with whom you share similar goals. Keep encouraging each other, even on days when you don’t want to do it either. Make the appointment to meet, no excuses. Stay positive and find ways to keep the work outs fresh. Keep track of your progress, when you hit goals, reward yourself. Go shopping for new work out clothes and shoes.

So how else do we get the benefits of having an amazing accountability partner? Easy, you now have another cook to help you! One day of the week, each partner doubles the recipe, and meals are exchanged! Partners can discuss the meals at their work out. It’s easy to double a recipe and then you both have one more healthy meal planned for the week! If you do not want to double a recipe, just split the meal in half. Here are some great ones to start with. I have made it super easy with two crockpot meals found on Paleomg.com.

  

Enchilada Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 2lbs chicken breasts
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (4oz) can of chopped jalapenos
• 1 (4oz) can of chopped green chiles
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 (14oz) can of diced tomatoes
• 1 (7 oz) can tomato sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper, to taste
• bundle of cilantro, to garnish
• avocado, to garnish

Instructions

1. Pull out your crockpot and add your chicken breasts.
2. Then add the rest of the ingredients on top, in any order.
3. Put on low for 8-10 hours or high for 6-8.
4. After it's done cooking, use tongs to pick at the chicken to shred it in with all the ingredients.
5. Top with cilantro and some avocado.
6. Eat up!!

Mushroom Gravy Slow Cooked Rump Roast

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs beef rump roast
• 3-4 cups organic low sodium chicken broth
• 1-2 large onions, roughly chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 container of mushrooms, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ cup full fat coconut milk, canned

Instructions

1. Pull out your crockpot and add in your broth, coconut milk, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and spice to your crock pot and mix together.
2. Make a little room in your crockpot around the mushroom mix and plop that cute little rump roast in the pot.
3. Turn on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
4. Then you eat it!!