Don't Beat Yourself Up!

Recently, I have found myself slipping on how strict I was for the past year. I have been cheating a little too much on my meals and I am starting to notice it on my body. Everyone loses motivation once in a while but make sure you stick to the things you can control. My workouts have pretty much stayed the same and I am making sure I almost never let that slip. Working out is what I love to do so I ALWAYS make the time for it. It is okay to give yourself a little slip and not feel bad about it. There have been some Saturdays that I have missed but I do not get mad at myself.  I want to keep thinking of working out as fun and not something I HAVE to do. I do not want to start seeing it as a chore. The good thing about having lost weight is I know what to do to lose a couple pounds if I gain them. Everyone's weight fluctuates, just make sure it is something you can manage and get back to the place you want to be. Life is too short to be miserable because you can not eat a piece of cake or have a drink or two. Have fun but in moderation!

Here are some tips I have:

If I know I am going to be eating out for dinner,  I will eat lighter through out the day. I will burn a few more calories in my workout and make sure what I order for dinner is as healthy as it can be. I have been ordering a chicken breast with veggies on the side. Most places will be more then happy to make that for you. Don't get me wrong, I don't eat perfect all the time when I'm out but I try my best. Willpower!!

If you ate bad one day/night make sure you eat good the next day. I found myself cheating Saturday night and then all day Sunday. Not good and hello 8lbs! Save your cheat for something you reallly want. I have found that if I eat perfect through out the whole week and don't allow myself a treat I will binge on Sundays. I now try to have one cheat item a day. Maybe a couple on Sundays;) I know that if I did not do this I would have given up months ago. 

I am going to sit down and make new goals. Having something to work for is a great way to get motivation. I hit my goal and I feel that is why I slipped a little because I never made new ones.

Here is a treat I made on Sunday...Sweet Potato Fries!

Sweet Potato Fries!

1 Sweet Potato peeled and cut into strips

EVOO

Seasoning

Peel and Cut Potato

Toss in Evoo

Sprinkle with seasoning

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until crispy

Enjoy!!