I have to admit- I blew it a few times this week.
I ate more than my fistful twice, and also ate several times when I wasn't truly hungry...it was there (or offered to me) and I caved and ate it anyway.
But I refuse to beat myself up over it!
The scale showed that I remained the same- no loss, no gain. I know I gained a little muscle, but I also know I messed up. It evened itself out this week. :)
One thing I've learned is that berating yourself does more harm than good. I used to do it all the time! I can't believe I ate that! Why did I take seconds? I knew I shouldn't have had..._________(fill in the blank)!
Now? I get over it and move on, just like a hurdler. That's much better than just standing before the hurdle and letting it block you from moving forward!
Please don't promise you'll be perfect next week if you mess up- that only sets you up for a fall if things get out of hand. There's nothing wrong with telling yourself you'll do better, but don't promise yourself perfection. A positive attitude is much easier to deal with- especially when it's your own!
So I screwed up. Next time I'll do better. That hurdle's looking smaller by the minute!
The good news is I didn't gain. And I'm retaining a lot of water as of late. It happens every summer- I bloat up like a water balloon and I don't go down until the fall. But it's fun poking my feet and making smiley-face shaped dents in them. Even water retention can be fun, if you let it. I was just glad I could reach my feet!
God bless, and remember to smile when you go over your hurdles!
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