Accountabilabuddy

For my readers who enjoy South Park the title & picture above is for you.  And those of you who are like what the f**k is an accountabilabuddy, ignore the South Park reference & just read the following blog.  Accountability.....a way to make us responsible for our actions or lack of actions.  It can be a character trait, you feel accountable to yourself therefore you do what you need to do.  However, when it comes to health & fitness a lot of us have a hard time making ourself the person to be accountable to.  Hence an accountabilabuddy.
An accountabilabuddy is someone to keep you in check.  If you have someone else that is relying on you, you are more likely to follow through and stick with the program.  I think it's really easy to say well why do I need to work out today?  Who will know if I don't?  Or if I swing through the drive-through I can still lie to myself about being healthy.  And you are right, if you don't work out, or you swing through the drive through you are only hurting yourself!  But if you had a buddy there WOULD be someone you are letting down.
Having a work out or health buddy is a great addition.  I love working out & sharing health tips with my girlfriends.  If I am meeting someone for a run, a yoga or spin class I am 100% going to go.  If I don't I've not only let myself down but also my friend.  My hubby and I also help to keep each other accountable by running together & sharing the burden of healthy food prep.  Colin is NOT a morning person, but if I get up to run he'll get up with me to keep me company (also keeping him in shape).  And for food, I do the healthy grocery shopping & makes the meals. 
I also have a couple friends that I discuss healthy eating with on a regular basis.  It not only helps to keep my eating habits in check, but I also learn great new tricks and recipes.
So if you are feeling bored & in a rut, instead of giving up grab a friend!  You and your accountabilabuddy can enjoy a feel good work out or meal while also spending some QT.  I bet you'll find you are less likely to flake out on that work out if you've got your bff counting on you!