Spring is just around the corner! I can feel it in the air this week, with the winds that blew through here yesterday, the warmer temperatures, and seeing my horses swim in the pond. I’m looking forward to more time outdoors after the cold and snow of the winter. And yet, I know in my heart, that’s it’s much too early to put away my boots, hat, coat and mittens. So, what to do in the interim? Enjoy the days that I can and be ready for those few chilly, nasty days that we still might experience as winter draws to a close.
That’s really a great way to look at losing weight, too. There will be those days that are just amazing – everything goes according to plan, progress is obvious, and all is well. Then – BLAM! – you catch a nasty cold, something triggers an old unhealthy eating habit, it’s cloudy and rainy for three days in a row and you just can’t get motivated to do your workouts. So, what do you do? Celebrate on those days when all goes well. Savor them. Enjoy them. Share them. And when the BLAMs get you? Be ready! See them for just that – a day or two that you might get a little off track. It’s not the end of the journey or a cliff where you leap off into the unknown. It’s just a jog in the trail or maneuvering around or over a downed tree. Get back on the path and keep on moving forward. Celebrate your successes and be ready to overcome your challenges. And, yes, take some time to enjoy those spring-like days, too!!
Wow… such great words to keep in mind. Thank you for giving me some continued encouragement and things to think of for those future Blam moments!
You are welcome! Have a great day.