OK, so you've stuck to your protocol. The weight has been shifting, coming off, you're so excited! And then, something derails your plan. (Like, oh, your son's birthday and your adult daughter's overenthusiastic purchase of a huge chocolate cake.)
Dang it, now what do you do?
Well, the first thing you do is forgive yourself. You're human! It's ok, life moves on, keep moving forward, tomorrow is another day.
And then - you have an apple day. 6 apples over the course of the day, with water only to drink. For some reason, this will help you overcome your cheat. And if you do what I do, and buy big apples, you'll end up eating plenty!
You can also have an apple day when you've stuck to protocol and the weight just isn't coming off. It jump-starts things again.
And then, keep moving forward. A cheat day is a cheat day. It's not the end of the world. It's not an excuse to wolf down the rest of that chocolate cake. Pick up right where you left off, and you'll be able to keep releasing weight with grace and ease.
awesome post Donna. I have never heard of using an Apple Day and since I cheated a ton today I am thinking an apple day is in order tomorrow. I love your blog BTW
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky! Let me know how your apple day goes tomorrow. I'll be right there with ya!
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