Have you ever gone off the deep end and completely lost your diet resolve? I'm not talking about taking a sucker while you're at the bank or having a drink and extra bread with dinner, I'm talking about giving in to one of those uncontrollable urges like eating an entire pizza or a whole bowl of brownie batter. The post-binge blues are enough to knock you right off the diet wagon into a shameful spiral of donuts and french fries.
On one of my most recent long weekend runs I was paying for a binge and I said to myself it's time to take my punishment for what I've done. A 6 mile run is pretty good penance for most foodie sins. But as I went along, that term, punishment, just didn't seem right. It wasn't about punishment, it was about redemption. Remember that fitness is about the long term war, not just the daily battle. We can set ourselves back with poor choices, but each new step we take not only pulls us out of our disappointment, it puts us further along the path we nobly strive for. And if you are strong enough to turn the situation inward, the knowledge you gain can fortify you against future conflicts. It isn't about losing, it's about not giving up, about telling your problems they will NOT win. It's not about punishment, it's about victory!
What was your most recent struggle? Giving into tired/stress cravings? Can't walk away from the candy bowl at work? Injury put you out of commission? Figure out the root of your problem and then rip that sucker out! Get some rest and eat to keep your blood sugar even so you don't crash in the afternoon. Keep your own "approved" sweet treats in your office so you don't dig in to somebody else's guilty candy bowl. Toss out that bad food at home you can't stop yourself from getting into after dinner. Ask a friend for help. If anyone needs a refrigerator intervention let me know, I'll be happy to throw all your crap food away for you! Figure out a way to get moving that doesn't impact your injury, or give yourself enough rest to actually heal. Modify your surroundings, give yourself the tools you need to succeed, and remember that one bad decision does not define you. This is a life-long fight. We all succumb to our weaknesses, but we can turn that knowledge into a strength, and fortify ourselves for future battles. Each day is a chance to start again,, each meal a chance at redemption, each step one calorie closer to victory. So keep moving, keep fighting, and when temptation strikes, ask yourself...what are you in it for?
Thursday's workouts:
#1- Fast walk for 1 hour.
That was all the workout I did, so now I'm going to have to bust it extra hard over the weekend or I'll be paying when I step on the scale on Monday! Slacking isn't the end of me though, remember that life is about balance, and when you take off in one area, you just have to push that much harder in another. Today's diet is on super lock down and the workouts are non-negotiable. When you fall down, just keep getting right back up. Don't quit on your body, and it won't quit on you!
Thursday's diet (brace yourselves! I could NOT stop eating all afternoon!)
Breakfast: english muffin with 1 egg, reduced fat cheddar, smart balance and sugar free jam, coffee with mootopia
Snack: yogurt and an apple, toast with jam
Lunch: salad with apple, mandarin oranges, reduced fat feta, chicken and light raspberry vin dressing
Snacks: yogurt with 1/2 scoop protein powder, grilled cheese sandwich, string cheese, salad with balsamic vin
Dinner: tuna sandwich, 1/2 turkey burger, glass of wine (not all eaten at the same time of course, just gradually throughout the night)
Final breakdown:
Calories burned- 2207
Calories consumed- 2037
Deficit- 170
Nutrient ratio: 40C/27P/33F
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