Too Much Pressure?

Ever since I started working, I have been FREAKING out and putting TONS of pressure on myself because I feel like I don't have the time I used to to workout (nor the energy) and of course, my eating schedule has been thrown off. I feel like I have gained weight, and losing definition. Well, this past week, I have kind of taken a breather, trying to refresh my mind and not put so much pressure on

 myself. You know what? That helped TONS! I allowed myself to eat whatever, in as much moderation as I could, but not come down hard on myself. You know what? That helped! No, not the eating wrong, but letting go of the pressure! That is key! When going full force in this journey, we MUST keep a clear mind and NOT put so much pressure on ourselves when we hit a slump. What we have to do is find what is going on with us, clear our mind and keep moving forward, without the pressure of feeling like a failure. UGH, I said the word. I have been feeling like a failure and that added more pressure on me. This weekend, I got that good long walk in and cleared my mind and became at ease with myself. Yes, I have some work to do to get back where I was in Sept. but it's not as much work as I have been making myself feel like it is. I also, took more rest days this week. SAY WHAT? Well, I did and you know what? I don't feel guilty! I put in some hard time this week and am proud of what I HAVE accomplished! Instead of focusing on what I haven't done, I am focusing on what I HAVE done! So, if you are like me and put tons of pressure on yourself to do this journey perfectly, STOP! IT WILL DRIVE YOU INSANE! Take this journey day by day, meal by meal, workout by workout. If you take this pressure off of you, I am sure you will be happier with yourself and with your outcome! 

Peace, LOVE, and SWEAT!