Okay today is when I need you all the most. I have basically spent the last 9-10 days not really following WW and only hitting the gym 3 times. The scale has shown it, though not terribly, but enough that I have some catching up to do to maintain my 5 lbs/month goal I made back in April. So I need you all to send positive energy and encouraging thoughts my way as I try not too feel guilty about taking a few days vacation and allowing myself a few spoils, whilst getting myself back on track. I am the first to realize it is okay to fall off track for a bit but still get yourself back on and keep moving forward. I know I'll be able to, it's more the guilt aspect I typically have trouble with. Also the habits. I spend a few days only moderately checking what I eat, I plan a few meals, but allow myself more leeway than usual. Now I feel the urge to continue allowing myself that leeway "so long as I work it all off at the gym this week." Let's be serious. The leeway I'd take would not be worked off in one or two gym visits. So it really is best to right now, today, this very minute, get back to the plan and pick up where I left off after the most amazing of weight loss weeks. Who knows, maybe that's my new trend and I was just getting going but interrupted myself with a few camping trips/cookouts. The biggest point here is it is all right to break away from the plan, so long as I get myself back on it. So that's what I'm doing today. I really want to go out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse and get a big old steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. But that's the kind of meal I would consider a reward. I have yet to earn a reward in recent weeks so why not grill up the steaks I have here and try out one of my WW recipes for potatoes? Maybe even save a few points for a glass of wine?
Yup, I will be back in control. This week has not defeated me, but it was nice to take a small break from it all.
I'm back beeches!!
You can do it Gidge!!! You are right, you should absolutely NOT feel guilty about enjoying yourself and having a little vacation. But you need to make sure you don't use this 'break' as an excuse to be done. You have more will power than most people I know, and can most definitely hop right back on the WW train!!! You have been doing so great, an it really shows! Keep it up!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I've been a huge failure with two family reunions... where's the ladder to get back on the wagon?
ReplyDeleteGood for you Bridge! You can definitely do this and should not feel guilty, it is all part of a lifestyle change and the whole thing about that is that it changes! Sometimes it is easier to follow than others. You are not out to deprive yourself of anything, so just keep moving forward. Your sis is absolutely right! :)
ReplyDeleteOh man we may need to build a ladder and carry it around with us...
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