Falling off the wagon…

Arrrgggghhhh the holidays. You’ve gotta hate them!

And this time around I’ve made Easter the excuse for totally, completely and spectacularly falling off the wagon. And hanging out beside it for over a week.

I’ve eaten everything I’ve come across and then some this past week. Oh, and knocked back a staggering amount of wine. It all started with a few too many Easter weekend invitations. And of course no one invites you to work out… its got to be food. So since we had a Saturday a Sunday and a Monday I clearly figured why no start on Friday! Come on, keep up! That’s just logic :p

Oh well.

What’s wrong with a week off you ask? I'll tell you what is… the fact that I’m not exactly enjoying it. I’ve bee feeling guilty as hell except for the days that had the actual events. And I’ve been terrified that I’ll go back to where I was before I know it. And through it all eat even more to make myself feel better.

And why am I so terrified? Because someone once told me that the most they’d ever lost on their own - without the help of a professional program of some type that is - was 15 pounds. And here I am, slap, bang at the dreaded mark. Been on a plateau the past few weeks. Again, just before the 15-pound mark. Then got off it and hit 16 and Easter rolled around with all its yummies. Boooo! I’ve put on over a pound this past week. And where does that leave me? The yucky 15!!!

All this got me thinking… the role your head plays in the process is the most powerful one isn’t it? If you think you can you can. And the reverse if often true too. Over the years the health industry has come up with motivation style stuff whether it be forums or meetings or more public social media platforms. There have been boot camps that have made mass impact. Hell, Jillian Michaels has made a fortune from yelling at people to do what they already know they should do. God bless her though, her workouts are great. Now I just need to get myself to do one ;).

I totally believe in the need for support. There’s no one who has their sh*t together ALL the time. Its what’s called being human. Weight loss programs like Weight Watchers are recognizing that. Will talk to you about 2 main tips from their new 360 program in my next post.

But for now, I just want to say pick your level of support and use it. Whether it’s a group you pay for or a friend you whine to. Because, trust me, you’re going to need it if you do this. I do now. Anyone with tips of how to stay on the wagon once I climb back on tomorrow? Hit me!

And, be sure as always to think happy, thin thoughts. Kiss kiss!