Persevere.

Weight Loss Surgery Support:
Daily Inspiration for February 4, 2011 Katie Jay, MSW

Persevere. 

Some days you wake up feeling tired or distracted. You just don't have the time or energy to follow your WLS regimen at that moment. So, you skip breakfast, or eat that slice of cold pizza that you righteously avoided the night before. Days of discouragement shouldn't surprise you. They are reminders that food will always be complicated -- either a comfort or a distraction.  

The key to real change is perseverance. When you take a misstep, for whatever reason, know that you will continue to persevere in your WLS recovery. You will start over at the next meal--you will overcome the temptation next time. That is how you'll succeed. Being perfect just isn't going to happen. So persevere. 

Action for the day: No matter where you are in your recovery, today you will persevere. Start over every time you stray from your plan. Start over as often as necessary. 

© 2009, Katie Jay. All rights reserved.

thanks, I needed that, a lot.

thanks from me, too.  so glad you posted it.  happy friday.

Thanks Molly!

I remind myself to persevere all the time -- here is my "Brenda-ism" --

What doesn't kill me, just ****** me off... Then, I work twice as hard to get to the result I want!

Brenda : )~