Oops!

When we diet, we have to stay on track. It is so easy to spiral out of control after just one slip up! This is my biggest issue on my weight loss journey. I always give into temptation and then keep giving in - again and again and again. For about two weeks I have been trying really hard to eat right and exercise daily - do something, not always hard core but even a hour walk is better than a hour of sitting in front of the TV. But for the last few days I have deviated. I have eaten Popsicles, ice cream, Chipotle, and french fries. Between funerals, luncheons and picnics in the hot summer - I have decided to ALLOW myself to do this. I plan for it.

I think this is why things are going different this time. Because I am ready for the oops! moments in my journey and I am ready to say ITS OKAY. I will eat a better lunch if I am going to go out to dinner. I will not spend my calories all in one place. If I go over, its okay. I will do better the next day and maybe add in an extra workout to compensate. I will not give up!

Everyone has their own little tweaks that get them off track, its important to acknowledge that those things will happen and do happen and it doesn't mean it has to throw you off you game. Start tracking your food and planning out your meals. If you know you are doing pizza for dinner with friends, then plan to eat a lighter healthy lunch and breakfast - something like fruit, hard boiled eggs, half a lunch meat sandwich, veggies, etc. Just know that if you want this to happen you will learn habits (like  I am trying to learn) to make it happen. Mind over matter (and I have a lot of matter!) and you can make it work!

T minus 26 hours till CHALLENGE TIME. Check back tomorrow for fresh weight - size - photos - and fitness test results to kick off Monday's challenge!


-Kayla-