Persevere

Hi all-

I know we have days when we struggle so I wanted to send a little inspiration your way..

Something from Small Bites, Daily Inspirations by Katie Jay:

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 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.
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Remember if we were all perfect what a boring world this would be!!  Talk to us when you are struggling and don't beat yourself up.  Start over with the mindset that right now, today I am going to make a better choice.

Have a great day..

nice reminders - THANKS!!!

The dietician I see puts it this way: LIFE HAPPENS...
sometimes it can be overwhelming and seems to get in the way of our efforts. Sometimes we just may really want something to eat that really isn't the best choice for our plan.

Find a way to have a little- to satisfy. Then leave it alone- & be done with it.

Otherwise, if constantly depriving ourselves- the urge to eat off plan becomes so strong that we become consumed by self-destructive eating patterns and will have difficulty dealing with guilt and feelings of complete failure!

So ENJOY- in moderation!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Super great post.  I don't know what's going on with me but the last couple of days have been bad.  I'm fortunate that I don't eat any more to self medicate but I can sure do some isolating.  I also seem to see a connection when the sun goes away for several days.  Texas just got more snow than it's had in 30 years.  Goofy me didn't think about putting the pool umbrella down.  It broke at 3AM.  At least it fell to the good side.  No biggie...just a cir****tance, not a problem.  People in Haiti have problems....putting it in perspective is the key.

Great post my love!
hugs, Y