Do you ever have those weekends that were just not good (at the time we thought they were probably too good)? You ate way too much, drank a little more than you should and didn’t get a workout in? Well, today is Monday and so it is important to set yourself up for a successful week! Here are some little pointers to guide you back on track and make this week a guaranteed success!
Look at the big picture. We all know that the quality of your nutrition is not set in stone from one meal, one day or one weekend. Instead, your nutrition quality is made of many choices that occur over weeks and months. You need to remember that if you’re coming off of a weekend where you ate or drank too much, you can start the week by making better choices. A long-term healthy weight loss is not about being perfect all the time; it’s about balancing the bad days with some better ones. And, as time goes on and you gain more control, you’ll see that overall you will have better days – and weekends.
This is why I talk so much about taking baby steps. Today is the day to start taking those baby steps that will remind you that you are not ready to throw in the towel. Today is also not a day to skip meals as a way to start cutting calories. Skipping meals only sets you up for low energy and intense hunger – and that can lead to a disaster.
Instead, eat breakfast every morning, make time to eat regular meals and snacks every 2-3 hours, make sure to eat some nutritious fresh fruit and veggies, protein at each meal and stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. You may not be in the mood for a full hour workout, but do commit to starting the workout, you will most likely finish what you started! Remember, if you are feeling tired and not wanting to workout, I guarantee you will have much more energy after you do the workout.