Temptation Alley
Must be something in the air this week. I got another semi frantic call from a different client. She’d had a relapse and was upset about it. Setbacks and relapses happen, you can’t avoid them. How you handle them is what’s important. You always have options and here are a few of them:
Own it. If you overate or ate something that was not conducive to your weight loss plan, take responsibility for it. Yes it was your daughter’s birthday but you didn’t have to eat all the leftover cake and ice cream.
Who do you trust? You know your schedule, and what you can handle. If you think hanging out with your friends at your favorite haunt will keep you from your workout, don’t do it. I’m sure your friend mean well, but who knows you best?
Lead us not. Hot wings are your Achilles heel, why go to a restaurant where they’re the specialty.
Now’s the time to have a short attention span. When the urge to splurge is overwhelming, distract yourself. Get out of the kitchen; better yet get out of the house if you can.
Beating yourself up is not considered aerobic activity, neither is whining. Cut it out; it’s not productive.
There is strength in numbers. Find someone who can talk you down and build you up. You don’t have to be the Lone Ranger.
Go for the feel good endorphins. If you don’t feel like working out, just put one foot in front of the other and get to it. Give it ten minutes and you’ll be fine.
Whatever has brought you success, keep doing it. If it aint broke don’t fix it.
Keep in mind that you are not your weight. Yes the numbers are important, but they don’t define you. What’s more important is that you know that you and you alone hold the power. Never give up, you’re worth the effort.
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