I know it’s summer and you have been eating healthy and exercising as much as you can but every once in awhile you aren’t as “good” as you intend to be. Temptations are out there- cocktail parties with fun drinks, summer bbq’s and sweets abound. If you overeat, miss a workout, or gain a pound or two, all hope is not lost. Remember how far you've come! Simply return to your healthy habits and recommit to your plan.
Be Confident: Focus on the strategies that play to your strengths and your skills. You have succeeded in the past, and there’s no reason to let a “slip” keep you on the ground. We all know that past experiences (good or bad) are learning opportunities. You can use these opportunities to tackle new goals with optimism.
Get into a Routine: I like to create a “schedule” both for exercise and meals. It helps me to feel more in control of my day and it is easy for me to follow (especially for the short-term). And it keeps me motivated to stay on course.
Focus on what you're adding to your life: Don’t obsess on what your giving up but rather focus on things like the delicious, healthy meals you are eating and how energized you feel after a workout. Feel proud of the success you have made!
Make your program your own: If you try to do what your friends are doing because you want to be like them chances are it won’t work for you. The more you make your program work for you, the less likely you are to rebel against it. Figure out what it takes — within reason — to make your healthy lifestyle pleasurable and sustainable.
As you continue to commit to your healthy life you can enjoy a lifetime of healthier living and a healthy weight!