Accountability Buddy (Elite Athlete)

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You’ll learn how to build a strong accountability system, including finding the right accountability buddy, setting consistent check-ins, and creating a plan that prioritizes progress over perfection. You’ll also understand the importance of accepting help and using deadlines to stay motivated and on track.

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Mastering Accountability: The Key to Keeping the Weight Off Forever

Losing weight isn’t just about following a plan—it’s about sticking to it, adjusting when needed, and staying on track even when motivation fades. This is where accountability comes in.

Most people think they can do it alone, but the truth is, accountability is what separates long-term success from another failed attempt. It’s what keeps you moving forward when the excitement of starting fades and the challenges of daily life take over.

You Need an Accountability Buddy

An accountability buddy is your anchor. They’re the person who keeps you steady and focused when things get tough. No matter how strong or independent you think you are, having someone in your corner makes all the difference.

• The right accountability buddy isn’t just there to check in on you—you’re in this together.
• You’ll push each other, celebrate wins together, and hold each other accountable when motivation dips.
• It’s a two-way street—both of you benefit from this system, and that makes it even more powerful.

How to Set Up a Strong Accountability System:

1. Create an Imperfect but Consistent Plan

Nobody is perfect, and no weight-loss plan is flawless. The key isn’t perfection—it’s progress. You need a system that catches mistakes early so they don’t turn into major setbacks.

Take Jermaine’s story as an example. At my Fitness Retreat, he lost 303 pounds. He was unstoppable. But when he left, he didn’t have a solid accountability system in place. Without check-ins or tracking, he slipped back into old habits and regained the weight.

When he came back, we built a simple but effective accountability system:

• Twice a week—on Mondays and Fridays—he checks in.
• He sends his calorie burn, weigh-ins, and an update, no matter how his week went.
• He doesn’t aim for perfection—he just stays consistent.

That simple accountability system helped him lose 230 pounds again, and this time, he’s keeping it off.

The takeaway that I want you to have from this, is that your plan doesn’t have to be perfect.

It just has to be consistent.

2. Don’t Be Afraid to Accept Help

One of the biggest mistakes people make is believing they have to do everything on their own.

Is this you?

Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s the smartest thing you can do.

I once had a friend who was a brilliant screenwriter. He had a producer interested in his work, but he refused help. He said, “I want to make it on my own.”

The result? His script never got finished. His career stalled.

Now imagine if he had an accountability buddy—someone to check in on his progress, keep him on schedule, and push him when he wanted to quit.

That simple accountability system could have changed his entire career.

When it comes to weight loss, the same rules apply. Success is a team effort.

💡 Who is in your corner? Who will help you stay accountable?

3. Use Check-Ins as Deadlines

Check-ins aren’t just a formality—they’re your built-in deadlines. Without them, it’s too easy to say, “I’ll start fresh next week.” Before you know it, weeks turn into months, and progress stalls.

Jermaine’s twice-weekly check-ins worked because they gave him structure. He knew he had to show up for himself, even on the bad days.

If my screenwriter friend had regular check-ins, he would have finished his script.

For you, accountability check-ins create momentum and prevent procrastination.

Set regular check-ins—weekly or biweekly—and stick to them like an appointment you can’t miss.

Putting It All Together

Your accountability buddy shouldn’t be just anyone. You need someone who will:

• Show up – They’re reliable, no excuses.
• Care about your goals – They want to see you win.
• Push you without judgment – They hold you accountable in a supportive way.
• Be someone you actually like – You’ll be spending time with them, so make sure you get along!

Jermaine succeeded because he had someone holding him accountable.

My screenwriter friend didn’t—and it made all the difference.

ASSESSMENT
Accountability Buddy | Workbook Page 97

ACTIVITY | Identify your accountability plan.

Write about a time when you needed accountability and it failed. Or you failed because you didn’t keep yourself accountable.

After reflecting on this experience, write down what you can do differently next time to ensure success.

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Your Next Step

Who will be your accountability buddy?

How will they help you stay on track?

Take action now: Find a buddy, set up your check-in schedule, and commit to showing up—for them and for yourself.

You’ve got this!